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ITA is recruiting candidates to safeguard US industries through enforcement of US antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) laws. We seek entry and experienced level professionals to serve as International Trade Compliance Analyst (ITCAs) within our Enforcement & Compliance unit. ITCAs remedy unfair trade practices by conducting investigations to analyze the selling practices of foreign companies and/or government subsidies in order to determine the appropriate offsetting customs duties.
Learn more about this agency03/11/2019 to 03/25/2019
$56,233 - $88,450 per year
GS 09 - 11
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional foreign and domestic travel may be required.
No
Permanent - Full-time, Permanent
Full-time - Career or Career-Conditional
Competitive
13 - Promotions to the next level are not automatic or guaranteed. Please see the section "Other Information" for additional information on promotion eligibility for this information.
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
No
No
ITA-E&C-2019-0008
526942000
Applicants can and should apply to this vacancy if they will graduate within 9 months with a degree from a qualifying educational institution and within nine (9) months, you will meet the qualification requirements for education and specialized experience as described in this vacancy.
As an ITA International Trade Compliance Analyst, the incumbent will focus on the selling practices and potential subsidization of foreign manufacturers that export to the United States. AD/CVD Enforcement of U.S. trade laws through the conduct of AD/CVD proceedings by performing quantitative analysis.
Operations is responsible for conducting AD and CVD investigations involving both market economy and non-market economy (NME) countries.
The individual selected for the GS-9 position will be responsible for the following:
The individual selected for the GS-11 position will be responsible for the following:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: This position requires a Secret clearance. Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position.
Applicants must meet ALL application requirements, to include a complete online resume, by 11:59 p.m. EASTERN TIME ZONE (ETZ) on the closing date of this announcement. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
To qualify for the GS-09
Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. For this position, specialized experience is experience in all of the following:
OR
Education: master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related
OR
Combination of education and experience- If using a combination of education and experience only graduate education may be used to qualify an applicant at this grade level.
To qualify for the GS-11
Specialized experience: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. For this position, specialized experience is experience in all of the following:
OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
OR
Combination of education and experience- If using a combination of education and experience only graduate education may be used to qualify an applicant at this grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Education may be substituted for Specialized Experience for the GS-9 and GS-11 levels as noted in the "Qualifications" section.
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other International Trade Compliance Analyst with a full promotion potential to a GS-13 positions within ITA in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and experience.
Promotions to the next higher grade level are not automatic or guaranteed. The selected applicant will have to demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade at least at a fully successful level for non-competitive promotion.
CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
CTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
The following links provide information on how you may be eligible for various hiring authorities:
The Department of Commerce 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 Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, 1-800-877-8339.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the job opportunity announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/ No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are “gold,” “silver,” and “bronze.” Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the “gold” category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans’ preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligibles with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold).
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
For the GS-9 position, applicants will be evaluated on the below:
For the GS-11 position, applicants will be evaluated on the below:
A complete application consists of the following:
Unofficial transcripts can be accepted at the time of application, however, you will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability, etc.).
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. (After registering in your USAJOBS account and clicking "Submit," you will automatically transition to the Department of Commerce's specific site where you will complete your application. You must click "Submit" at the end of the application process to send your application for consideration.)
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov/ and click on “Applications.” Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application."
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or phone at 866-656-6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, please contact: Armand Patterson at Dochr_inquiries@yrci.com
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://usajobs.gov/ and clicking on “Track Your Online Application.” The four points of notification are:
1. Application Received or Application Incomplete;
2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Requirement Not Met;
3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Ineligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
4. Selected or Not Selected
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
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/526942000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The International Trade Administration is looking for an energetic, innovative analyst who will enjoy working in a dynamic and mission-driven organization. The incumbent will serve as an International Trade Compliance Analyst, focusing on the selling practices and potential subsidization of foreign manufacturers that export to the United States, and will apply forward-thinking leadership in promoting and implementing a vision that fosters organizational excellence. Teamwork with some technical supervision is required. The incumbent will assist in the development and implementation of strategies that anticipate customer needs, and the execution of vital change initiatives.