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This announcement is open to all current & former US Government employees that meet the maximum entry age requirement.
The position is located in the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement (EE), Office of Enforcement Analysis (OEA), Export Control Officer Program located in Taipei, Taiwan.
12/09/2022 to 12/26/2022
$91,475 - $134,334 per year
FP 02
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Occasional travel - Frequency of travel will vary.
No
Term - Full-time - Temporary initial appointment of 1 year. Initial appointment may be extended in one year increments but may not exceed 5 years.
Full-time - Excepted Service, Temporary
Excepted
02
Yes
Yes
ITA-FSHR-2023-0009
694045100
Temporary initial appointment of 1 year. Initial appointment may be extended in one year increments; but may not exceed 5 years.
Under the U.S. Commercial Service section at the American Institute in Taiwan. The incumbent will serve as a BIS Export Control Officer and provide support for all BIS initiatives including conducting, planning, and performing operations related to the enforcement of export control laws and regulations, and host country export control law development. The incumbent will travel frequently conducting BIS end-use checks in the region of their respective offices. This position reports to the FCS Senior Commercial Officer and to the BIS Export Control Officer Program Director, who directs the incumbent, reviews the incumbent's performance, and ensures consistency with agency and administration priorities. The incumbent must also coordinate with other parts of the US mission.
As an Export Control Officer, the incumbent has country-wide (or region-wide) responsibility for implementing and reporting on all Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) programs, including those relating to dual-use and certain munitions export controls, non-proliferation and anti-terrorism. The incumbent is responsible for issues covered under, inter alia, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Fastener Quality Act and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations.
The incumbent will serve as a Criminal Investigator responsible for investigating actual or alleged violations of the EAR from the point of suspicion or receipt of substantive allegation of violation to the conclusion of resulting criminal judicial process or administrative proceeding. As a Regional Criminal Investigators, ECO duties will include liaising with US Government law enforcement officials at post, building and maintaining relationships with host nation law enforcement officials and providing investigative support to BIS HQ and field offices as appropriate by the region.
Typical duties performed include but are not limited to:
To qualify for the FP-1811-02, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Specialized experience is defined as:
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTORS PERTAINING TO THIS POSITION:
This position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, and exposures to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of this position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him or herself or others is disqualifying. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent will be required to maintain all overall requirements for a criminal investigator position including: physical fitness, proficiency in firearms, and continued professional training. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP): Selectee is entitled to the LEAP of 25% of base pay for availability to work substantial amounts of "unscheduled duty".
This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57. (This requirement is waived for Veterans (please see link below):
If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer coverage you must submit appropriate SF-50s that shows the period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. You must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)).
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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.
You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. You are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of the specialized experience required for this position. We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your category placement may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Only the best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Other than the system status, we will not provide any additional information about why an applicant did not make the referral list.
In addition to a resume and the assessment questions, you must submit copies of the following documents:
Resume - showing relevant experience.
Your resume MUST include the following information. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration for the position for which you are applying.
SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action - must include your current grade, step and series.
NOTE: An award SF-50 (i.e. cash or time off award) does not indicate grade or level (i.e. pay band) or tenure to determine your eligibility for this position and will not be accepted.
DD-214 (if applicable) - If you are claiming Veterans' Preference or eligible Veterans' Service, provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other appropriate documentation to prove your entitlement and to provide verification of an Honorable Discharge.
SF-15 and VA Letter (if applicable) - If you are claiming Veterans' Preference based upon a Compensable Disability, Widow or Spouse Entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, you must submit your DD-214 or other proof of entitlement; an SF-15, and the required proof of disability, i.e., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later.
Qualified veterans will be considered consistent with the requirements of the Foreign Service Act of 1980. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation. For more information on eligibility requirements, please go to http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ or http://www.opm.gov/staffingportal/vetguide.asp
IF APPLICABLE: Military service member's "Statement of Service" will be accepted up to 120 days prior to separation date if a terminal leave form or DD-214 cannot be provided. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by(or by direction of): the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge and Character of Service (i.e. honorable).
IMPORTANT: If you do not submit required documentation described in this job opportunity announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. You may submit required and/or supplemental documents through any of the following methods:
If you have any issues uploading supporting documents or if you wish to fax in your documents, please contact mgshelp@monster.com or call 866-656-6831. Documentation Receipt Confirmation: If you fax in your documentation, you will receive an email notification from mgssupport@monster.com. If you do not receive this confirmation email within 24 to 48 hours, please call the help desk at (866) 656-6831. These documents must be received by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems faxing your supporting documents or you want to confirm receipt of all of your documents, please contact the HELP DESK by phone at 1-866-656-6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET.
Applicants applying under this announcement are required to complete and submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS at website http://www.usajobs.gov/. The information you provide and your resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of Commerce's application system when you apply on-line. Information you provide is general information that must be completed by all applicants.
There are several parts of the application process that will affect your overall evaluation: (i). Your on-line resume, (ii). Your responses to the vacancy questions, (iii). Your supporting documentation.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. If you encounter technical difficulties during the application process please call 1-866-656-6831 Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 7:00PM ET (excluding Federal holidays).
You will receive notice that your application has been received. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/. - Click on the MY USAJOBS, which brings you to the login screen. - Login to your account. - You can check your status by either clicking on Track your online job Applications or on the APPLICATIONS tab.
Other than the system status, we will not provide any additional information about why an applicant did not make the referral list.
Note: USAJOBS accounts are deactivated after 18 months of inactivity. If your account has been deactivated, you should create an entirely new resume. It is to your advantage to update your resume at least twice a year to maintain your marketability and to avoid deactivation.
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