This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/513323500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The position is located in the Office of Industries, Services Division. The ideal candidate is inquisitive and possesses the skills to analyze a broad range of issues related to international trade in services and industry competitiveness, and the desire to conduct extensive primary and secondary research on a wide range of industries, markets and trade impediments. Is responsible for analysis of international services trade issues used by the Commission, the Congress, and the President.
10/10/2018 to 10/22/2018
$68,036 - $126,062 per year
GS 11 - 13
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
14
No
No
DE-18-088-PSS
513323500
The mission of the Office of Industries includes responsibility for identifying, developing, maintaining, and analyzing pertinent qualitative and quantitative information on trade and economic matters relating to the competitive posture of the United States and other countries in the services, agriculture and manufactured goods industries. You will be assigned to multi-disciplinary teams working on a variety of projects and products.
As an International Trade Analyst (Services), an ideal candidate 1.) demonstrates an ability and desire to conduct extensive primary and secondary research on a wide range of products, industries, market and trade impediments; 2.) is skilled at resolving trade and industry data issues; 3.) has excellent interpersonal skills and is comfortable working in a team environment and communicating with high-level industry and government officials; 4.) excels in both written and oral communication; 5.) possesses a firm grasp of microeconomics, macroeconomic, and international trade and finance concepts, particularly those relating to services; 6.) demonstrates practical knowledge of quantitative methods of analysis; 7.) has knowledge of international trade rules and law, particularly those relating to services; and 8.) is proficient in the use of word-processing and spreadsheet applications. Proficiency in econometrics is desired, but not required, for this position.
Education May be Substituted for Experience as Follows
At the GS-11 level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree if related.
At the GS-12 level: There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.
At the GS-13 level: There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.
Submit a copy of your transcript(s) or list of courses with credit hours, major(s),and grade-point average or class ranking. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
The ideal and most successful candidate should possess a body of professional knowledge related to this position. This would typically be obtained by possession of a Bachelor's degree or higher in the fields of economics, international trade/relations, business management and administration, business or international law, or other fields that are directly related to international trade. Such theoretical knowledge must include an understanding of the technical and economic factors influencing international trade and competitiveness, commodity and trade data collection methods and analytical techniques, and U.S. trade laws, agreements, and policies regulating international commerce.
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered, you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP, you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also, you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.
Foreign Education Credential Interpretation: http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
DD-214: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
SF-15 (veterans claiming 10 point preference): http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf
Special hiring authorities for veterans: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/index.aspx
Severely disabled persons program information: http://www.opm.gov/disability/People with disabilities.asp
Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf
Self Assessment Questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10319114
Vacancy ID number: 10319114
Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be rated by our applications system using the Category Rating procedure. A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following area:
· Technical Expertise
· Trade Expertise
· Research, Data Collection, and Analysis
· Analytical Writing and Communication
· Teamwork and Project Accomplishment and Organization
We will evaluate your relevant education and/or work experience as they relate to the competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) mentioned above. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.
Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following categories:
Best: placement in this category indicates you have the type and quality of experience and/or education that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s).
Better: this category indicates you have the type and quality of experience and/or education that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position.
Good: if you are placed in this category, it indicates you meet the minimum qualifications and/or education of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. You may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
Candidates in the Best category will be the first ones sent to the hiring manager for interview consideration. Within each category, those with veterans' preference eligibility will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
You may be required to complete a writing sample/assessment if selected for an interview.
View Self Assessment To preview the questionnaire, click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10319114
To receive consideration, you must complete the self assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below by 11:59 PM ET on TAG:Closing Date.
1. Resume. Your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the following information:
To apply for this position, you must complete the self assessment questionnaire and submit it along with the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section above. You must apply online, which allows you to review and track the status of your application. Documents and application references are available at the "Other Information" section of this announcement. You must meet qualifications as of the closing date of the announcement and your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 (EDT) on 10/22/2018. Please note that this announcement has application limits and may close prior to this date.
To begin the online application process:
a) Log onto USAJOBS, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account, or to log into your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
b) Click the "Submit My Answers" button to submit your application package.
c) To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the "Application Status" link, and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, documentation received and processed, and any correspondence we have sent you related to this job opportunity. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application: Log into your USAJOBS account and click "Update Application" in the vacancy announcement section. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
You will receive an auto-generated e-mail telling you your application has been received. After the application count cut-off date has been met, your application package will be reviewed by the Commission's Human Resource Management Office for completeness and satisfaction of the basic qualification requirements for this position. Applicants who have complete applications and meet the basic qualifications are then placed in one of the following categories: Best, Better and Good. Candidates in the Best Category are the first group sent to the hiring manager for consideration. If additional names are needed, applicants from the other two groups are referred in group order. Within each category, those with veterans' preference eligibility will receive selection priority over non-veterans.
Your application may also be reviewed by Subject Matter Expert(s). If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a structured interview process, which may include a meeting with 2 to 4 Commission staff members.
We appreciate your interest in the Commission and commit to keeping you informed on the status of your application. You will be notified of the following major milestones:
Receipt of your application;
Determination whether your application shows you meet the minimum qualifications for the position;
Determination whether your application was in the group for referral to the hiring official; and
The final outcome of the vacancy.
These notices will be emailed and posted directly on your USAJOBS account.
You can always check the status of your application as the recruitment process moves along by:
1. Logging into your USAJOBS account;
2. Selecting Application Status; and
3. Reviewing the Status column.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/513323500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission) is a great place to work, and we aren't the only ones who think so. We were rated "Most Improved Small Agency" in 2013 by the Partnership for Public Service and ranked 2nd overall in the 2017 Best Places to Work Index. The Commission is an independent, nonpartisan, quasi-judicial federal agency established by Congress with a range of trade-related mandates. The Commission:
- adjudicates whether: (1) dumped or subsidized imports injure a domestic industry; (2) surges of fairly traded imports injure a domestic industry; and (3) imports infringe a domestic intellectual property right or otherwise unfairly injure a domestic industry; - provides independent, objective, and timely analysis of trade and competitiveness issues to the President, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), and Congress; and - maintains the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
This career opportunity is also being announced through delegated examining procedures under MPPA-18-087-PSS which is open to all U.S. citizens. If you wish to be considered under both announcements, you must make an individual application to each.