The Deputy Assistant Secretary reports to the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy and is responsible for providing oversight, coordination and policy direction for the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
Summary
The Deputy Assistant Secretary reports to the Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy and is responsible for providing oversight, coordination and policy direction for the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
As the Deputy Assistant Secretary Tax Trade and Tariff Policy, you will:
Supervise the TTB Administrator.
Provide policy direction to TTB based on input from Treasury leadership, US Government leaders, TTB leaders, federal advisory committees, and external groups.
Work with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) leadership to develop customs policies; provide policy guidance to DHS on issues related to revenue and regulation of trade for economic purposes.
Provide guidance on briefings, materials and presentations educating external groups on Tax and Trade and tariff and customs policy requirements.
Review and support implementation of performance measures and metrics for evaluating TTB revenue collection and tariff activities.
Guide interface between TTB operations and policy with other USG operations external to Treasury.
Communicate and aid interpretation and operationalization of key tax and trade policies within TTB.
Enable liaison between CBP and Treasury Departmental Offices, especially Tax Policy and International Affairs.
Monitor and assist development of policies for regulations relating to tariff and trade laws, representing Treasury perspective on policy issues.
Consult with external parties on customs policy issues; co-chair the Commercial Customs Operations Committee, the customs federal advisory committee
Coordinate with Legislative Affairs to consult with Congress.
Support International Affairs and the Office of the US Trade Representative on international trade negotiations; provide oversight of implementation of international trade agreements.
Work closely with counterparts in the Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, particularly regarding the use of trade related sanctions and import bans.
Collaborate with other offices across Treasury, including General Counsel, Legislative Affairs, International Affairs, Domestic Finance, Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, and Public Affairs.
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Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
Current / former Federal employees on a career / career-conditional appointment.
All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
Qualifications
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS - These responses must be uploaded with your application. Applications with blank or perfunctory responses to the ECQs will not be considered.
You must address all five ECQs in a written narrative response (generally 2 pages per ECQ, not exceeding 10-pages written in Challenge-Context-Action-Result (CCAR) format:
Challenge: Describe a specific problem or goal.
Context: Talk about individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
Action: Discuss specific actions you took to address the challenge.
Result: Give specific examples of the results of your actions and the impact on the organization.
Failure to address each ECQ will disqualify you for further consideration. Additional information on ECQs is available at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/.
Please be advised the individual selected for this position will likely require certification by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) conducted by OPM, prior to receiving the Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment. Your responses are required for each of the ECQs, unless you have had your ECQs previously certified by an OPM QRB for the SES. If you completed an SES probationary period, or did not have to serve one, and were removed for a reason that made you ineligible for reinstatement to the SES, you will need a new QRB certification.
If you already have been certified by an OPM QRB, submit proof such as a copy of the certification or an SF-50 showing SES Career Status. Your SF-50 should show a code 4 in block 34. If it shows a code 3, you must address the ECQs or provide a copy of the OPM certification.
ECQ 1: Leading Change
This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. (Competencies include creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, and vision.)
ECQ 2: Leading People
This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. (Competencies include conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others, and team building.)
ECQ 3: Results Driven
This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. (Competencies include accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving, and technical credibility.)
ECQ 4: Business Acumen
This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies include financial management, human capital management, and technology management)
ECQ 5: Building Coalitions
This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. (Competencies include partnering, political savvy, and influencing/negotiating.)
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs):
All applicants must submit a written narrative that addresses each of the MTQs separately. The narrative must not exceed one (1) page per MTQ. Applicants who fail to adhere to the one (1) page per MTQ limit will be disqualified and no longer considered for the position. In addition to the ECQs, applicants must possess the following technical qualifications that represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. You must fully address each MTQ to be rated for further consideration. Applications with blank or perfunctory responses to the TPCs will not be considered.
MTQ1: Expert knowledge of and experience with tax, trade, tariff, and customs policy issues that affect U.S. interests, policy issues facing the Tax and Trade Bureau, international trade negotiations and agreements, and the relevant U.S. policy positions. Expert knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the range of issues of interest to the U.S., and a focus on issues such as alcohol and tobacco regulation, emerging areas potentially subject to regulation and excise taxes, immigration, and foreign-trade areas.
MTQ2: Significant experience developing new regulatory hypotheses, concepts, and techniques on complex tax, trade, tariff, and customs policy issues and arising from: (a) developments in regulatory practices in the United States and foreign countries; and (b) U.S. relations, negotiations, and agreements with other countries and international organizations. Experience developing and communicating policy advice and recommendations to a broad range of stakeholders based on the aforementioned.
MTQ3: Extensive experience representing an entity (e.g., a U.S. agency, corporation) in a broad range of settings and communicating complex issues and ideas to senior government officials and external stakeholders interested in tax, trade, tariff, and customs policy. Displays ability to convey observations and recommendations related to international trade, excise tax policy and collection, and customs, including providing context for major economic and other policy objectives.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
OTHER INFORMATION:
We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
A recruitment incentive may be offered.
We offer opportunities for telework.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A one year probationary period may be required.
A one year SES probationary period may be required.
Must successfully complete a background investigation.
Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Undergo an income tax verification
Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements will be eligible for consideration in this process. Applicants will berated based on the quality and extent of their leadership skills, technical experience, and accomplishments, as shown in their résumé and as described in their Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications narratives.
Applicants are required to submit separate narrative statements specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications. These narratives are mandatory for consideration in the process The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service and are in addition to the job-specific Technical Qualifications. To assess the executive potential of each candidate, applicants must demonstrate their experience relevant to each ECQ. The ECQ narrative must show specific examples of the applicant's accomplishments and experience as it relates to the OPM-defined competencies and associated ECQs. Each example should clearly describe the setting in which the experience was acquired (e.g., organizational size, level, budget, and challenges), the specific actions taken to address the challenges, and the impact/result the action had on the organization/agency/government/public. Examples should clearly correlate to the experience listed in the applicant's résumé.
A) Current or former career Senior Executive Service employees are not required to address the ECQs, but it is MANDATORY to provide the Technical Qualifications narrative, a résumé, and a SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents your career appointment status in the SES. B) SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) graduates who have not been appointed to a career Senior Executive Service appointment are not required to address the ECQs, but it is MANDATORY to provide the Technical Qualifications narrative, a résumé, and a copy/proof of your OPM QRB certification.
Qualified applicants will be evaluated by a panel of current agency executives. Those determined best qualified will advance in the process and may be offered the opportunity to participate in the interview process. The selectee must already be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board(QRB) or receive certification prior to being appointed to this position.
Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications is available at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/#url=Overview
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A separate narrative of 10-pages or less that addresses the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Pages beyond the first ten (10) will not be considered in the process. Current and former career Senior Executive Service employees and graduates of a SES Candidate Development Program who have been certified by OPM's QRB are not required to address the ECQs. ECQ narratives are MANDATORY for all other applicants in order to be considered.
A separate narrative that addresses each of the Technical Qualifications. It is MANDATORY for all applicants to submit this narrative. The narrative must address each of the MTQs separately and must not exceed one (1) page per MTQ. Applicants who fail to adhere to the one (1) page per MTQ limit will be disqualified and no longer considered for the position.
SF-50 (or other personnel action that verifies civil service). Current Federal employees must submit their most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents current tenure, position title, series, and grade level. Current or former SES must submit a SF-50 that documents career appointment status in the SES.
Proof of OPM QRB Certification. SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) graduates that have not been appointed to the SES must submit a copy of their OPM QRB Certification. This document should be uploaded under the "other document type" field.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION BY 11:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATEOF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
The following instructions outline our application process:
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
To begin, either click the "Create a New Account" button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts. You will be re-directed to the USAJOBS system to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to "My Account" to view and update your information, as necessary. To complete, you must click the "Finish" button located at the bottom of the "Application Review" page.
To verify 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 and the documentation received. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the help desk at : doinquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov, 304-480-7300 or submit a ticket through the USAJOBS portal.
Tax Policy
Administrative Resource Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A separate narrative of 10-pages or less that addresses the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Pages beyond the first ten (10) will not be considered in the process. Current and former career Senior Executive Service employees and graduates of a SES Candidate Development Program who have been certified by OPM's QRB are not required to address the ECQs. ECQ narratives are MANDATORY for all other applicants in order to be considered.
A separate narrative that addresses each of the Technical Qualifications. It is MANDATORY for all applicants to submit this narrative. The narrative must address each of the MTQs separately and must not exceed one (1) page per MTQ. Applicants who fail to adhere to the one (1) page per MTQ limit will be disqualified and no longer considered for the position.
SF-50 (or other personnel action that verifies civil service). Current Federal employees must submit their most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that documents current tenure, position title, series, and grade level. Current or former SES must submit a SF-50 that documents career appointment status in the SES.
Proof of OPM QRB Certification. SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) graduates that have not been appointed to the SES must submit a copy of their OPM QRB Certification. This document should be uploaded under the "other document type" field.
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL DOCUMENTATION BY 11:59 P.M. EST ON THE CLOSING DATEOF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
The following instructions outline our application process:
You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.
To begin, either click the "Create a New Account" button and follow the prompts to register or if you previously registered, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts. You will be re-directed to the USAJOBS system to complete your application process; answer the online questions and submit all required documents. (To submit supporting documents, click one of the available options; Upload; Fax; or Reuse existing documents. To protect your privacy, we suggest you first remove your SSN). Also, go to "My Account" to view and update your information, as necessary. To complete, you must click the "Finish" button located at the bottom of the "Application Review" page.
To verify 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 and the documentation received. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. If you are experiencing system issues with your application, please contact the help desk at : doinquiries@fiscal.treasury.gov, 304-480-7300 or submit a ticket through the USAJOBS portal.
Tax Policy
Administrative Resource Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
