International Trade Specialist
Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates09/13/2021 to 09/24/2021 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade GS 13 Salary $103,690 to $134,798 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Duties SummaryThe incumbent will serve as an International Trade Specialist for the Office of TradeMissions and Shows.
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) works to improve foreign market access for US products, build new markets, improve the competitive position of US agriculture in the global marketplace.
ResponsibilitiesThe duties may include, but are not limited to:
Develops, plans, and conducts in-depth analysis of complex issues which contribute to the accomplishment of the agency mission to expand and maintain international market opportunities for US agriculture.
Conducts assessments and develops interpretation of international trade issues, conditions, or events in support of decision-making, policy formulation, or program development by FAS and USDA.
Provides assistance to businesses seeking information relative to the export of commodities to foreign countries, addressing industry and political considerations.
Assures compliance with policy, philosophy, and mission requirements, and responds effectively to changing economic and political situations.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
Direct Deposit:
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https:
//www.
e-verify.
gov/ Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Advance knowledge of practices of internal program management to implement, coordinate, and evaluate agricultural marketing programs and trade promotion programs.
Advanced knowledge and skill sufficient to provide technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation for the assigned area, including formulating guidelines, implementing new developments, and providing policy interpretation and recommendations.
Advanced knowledge of pertinent US agricultural trade legislation, regulations, and international agreements.
Advanced knowledge and skill to analyze international trade promotion programs, evaluation of proposals and budgets, develop recommendations, and oversight of US agricultural trade promotion programs and events.
Broad experience and expertise in analyzing, investigating, and resolving complex, unique, and sensitive international problems and issues, to recommend guidance and policy.
Expertise and skill to in developing relationships, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and engagement with USDA senior leadership.
Strong proficiency with computer and software tools, especially Microsoft Office Suite, with an understanding of their applicability.
Note:
There is no education substitution for this grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):
Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible.
To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.
When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees:
Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.
For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc.
, explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
Administration and ManagementInfluencing/NegotiatingInternational Trade AnalysisManages Resources Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions.
Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred.
Note:
If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
To preview the application questionnaire, visit:
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Not Required Drug test required No Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/FitnessThis job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency.
Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Clarification from the agency Applications will be accepted only from current permanent USDA employees with competitive status; Certain Former Overseas and Foreign Service Employees, CTAP/RPL eligible candidates and permanent Farm Service County Office employees.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) works to improve foreign market access for US products, build new markets, improve the competitive position of US agriculture in the global marketplace.
ResponsibilitiesThe duties may include, but are not limited to:
Develops, plans, and conducts in-depth analysis of complex issues which contribute to the accomplishment of the agency mission to expand and maintain international market opportunities for US agriculture.
Conducts assessments and develops interpretation of international trade issues, conditions, or events in support of decision-making, policy formulation, or program development by FAS and USDA.
Provides assistance to businesses seeking information relative to the export of commodities to foreign countries, addressing industry and political considerations.
Assures compliance with policy, philosophy, and mission requirements, and responds effectively to changing economic and political situations.
Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status No Promotion Potential None Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a US Citizen or US National.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
Direct Deposit:
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https:
//www.
e-verify.
gov/ Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Advance knowledge of practices of internal program management to implement, coordinate, and evaluate agricultural marketing programs and trade promotion programs.
Advanced knowledge and skill sufficient to provide technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation for the assigned area, including formulating guidelines, implementing new developments, and providing policy interpretation and recommendations.
Advanced knowledge of pertinent US agricultural trade legislation, regulations, and international agreements.
Advanced knowledge and skill to analyze international trade promotion programs, evaluation of proposals and budgets, develop recommendations, and oversight of US agricultural trade promotion programs and events.
Broad experience and expertise in analyzing, investigating, and resolving complex, unique, and sensitive international problems and issues, to recommend guidance and policy.
Expertise and skill to in developing relationships, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and engagement with USDA senior leadership.
Strong proficiency with computer and software tools, especially Microsoft Office Suite, with an understanding of their applicability.
Note:
There is no education substitution for this grade level.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):
Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible.
To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section.
When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees:
Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.
For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc.
, explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website.
How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
Administration and ManagementInfluencing/NegotiatingInternational Trade AnalysisManages Resources Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions.
Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred.
Note:
If after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
To preview the application questionnaire, visit:
Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Not Required Drug test required No Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low RiskTrust determination processSuitability/FitnessThis job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.
Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency.
Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Clarification from the agency Applications will be accepted only from current permanent USDA employees with competitive status; Certain Former Overseas and Foreign Service Employees, CTAP/RPL eligible candidates and permanent Farm Service County Office employees.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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