International Trade Specialist

Position description

The International Trade Administration (ITA) is your U.S. government resource for competing in the global marketplace. Create prosperity by strengthening the international competitiveness of U.S. industry, promoting trade and investment, and ensuring fair trade and compliance with trade laws and agreements.

Duties

As a Pathways Recent Graduate – International Trade Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Assist in the coordination of trade programs and events. Research, analyze and interpret empirical trade and economic data and information. Summarize International business and/or trade data and information. Participate in meetings or conferences. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Pathways Recent Graduates – International Trade Specialist GS-1140-9/11, full performance level, GS-13, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Note: The Department’s Recent Graduates Program is a 1-year program in accordance with Title 5, CFR § 362.301. However, subject to approval, a two-year program may be deemed allowable for occupations that require a longer and more structured training program. Recent Graduate may not be converted to a permanent position unless the Recent Graduate fully completes the designated 1 or 2-year program.

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for appointment under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program you must meet one of these eligibility requirements: Completion of a degree or certificate from a qualifying education institution within the previous 2 years or you are within 9 months of graduating; or completion of a qualifying career or technical education program (e.g., Registered Apprenticeship Programs, Job Corps, Climate Corps, AmeriCorps, and Peace Corps). Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree, certificate or qualifying career or technical education program was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained. Qualification Requirements: 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level 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. 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. To qualify at the GS-9 Level: You must have one year of specialized equivalent to the next lower grade level (the GS-7) in the Federal service performing the following: Researching data, and analyzing findings. Compiling datasets and preparing reports. Tracking the progress of documents and/or action items and performing follow-up to ensure completion of work assignments. -Or- A Master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Master’s degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related to the following: international policy, international commerce, international management, intercultural relations, international development, global economy, government and foreign affairs, international business, international trade, international economics, international affairs, international relations, or other related fields of study. -Or- A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience to meet the total qualification requirement. To qualify at the GS-11 Level: You must have one year of specialized equivalent to the next lower grade level (the GS-9) in the Federal service performing the following: Researching trade or economic data, analyzing findings and making recommendations. Coordinating the assembly of complex datasets in the production of reports and/or findings. Tracking the progress of documents and/or action items and performing follow-up to ensure completion. -Or- A 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- A combination of related graduate level education and specialized experience to meet the total qualification requirement. Note: Applicants who are up to 9 months (maximum) away from completing any of the above academic requirements or from receiving a certificate from a qualifying program, will be considered. Applicant’s MUST provide transcripts or legible course listing or documentation that shows the expected academic or certificate completion date.

Application instructions

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