Job details
Salary $87,198 - $134,798 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
This position is located in the department of commerce,international trade administration, office of standards and intellectual property (osip), washington, district of columbiaThe primary purpose of this position serves as an international trade specialist to ensure that standards and standards policy specific to the information and communication technologies (ict) sector do not become barriers to legitimate trade.
Responsibilities
Osip participates in key international policy developments and outreach activities on standards to promote foreign market opportunities for u.sProducts and services through advancements in trade policy.
Develops and manages the implementation of common osip deliverables and core competencies and contributes to the achievement of strategic and business development objectives.
Facilitates greater office involvement in inter-agency efforts including leadership of the global teams and select usa and is responsible for efforts to enhance management and workforce excellence.
Responsible for assisting osip, trade policy and analysis and industry and analysis in program planning and resource allocation.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
13
Job family (series)
1140 trade specialist
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a u.sCitizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigationThis may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
A probationary period may be required.
Selective service: males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from selective service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
[delete if not required] a pre-employment drug test may be required.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an optional form 306, declaration for federal employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
All federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Bargaining unit position: no
Permanent change of duty station (pcs) expenses will not be paid.
Recruitment incentive maybe authorized.
Qualifications
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualification requirements as noted below.
Specialized experience:
Gs-12: you qualify for the gs-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the gs-11 grade level in the federal government, performing the following duties:
Working on critical and emerging technology standards issues.
Working on emerging technology policy and/or standards with a focus in areas such as artificial intelligence, 5g, quantum computing, and blockchain.
Gs-13: you qualify for the gs-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the gs-12 grade level in the federal government, performing the following duties:
Working on critical and emerging technology standards issues;
Working on emerging technology policy and/or standards with a focus in areas such as artificial intelligence, 5g, quantum computing, and blockchain; and
Briefing senior staff or government officials on national security issues.
Note(s):
Experience: your resume must support your claim of experience or you may be found ineligible.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcementQualification claims will be subject to verification.
Note: 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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Career transition assistance program: this program applies to federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive serviceTo receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for ctap or ictap; 2) 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; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ctap or ictap eligibilityWell-qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the positionFor information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp
Education
Education may not be used or combined to qualify for this position.
Additional information
Promotion potential: when promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selectedFuture promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval.
Background investigation: to ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the department of commerce requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthyTo meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for moderate risk clearance as a condition of placement in this non-critical sensitive positionThis review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
The physical worksite for this position is located in washington, district of columbia However, the international trade administration is currently under a maximum telework posture due to the covid-19 pandemic; therefore, this position is currently under a 100 percent telework scheduleThe position`s telework schedule will likely change in the future when international trade administration moves away from its maximum telework postureAt that time, the incumbent will be expected to report to the physical work site in accordance with the updated status requirements of their supervisorThe nature and scope of future telework opportunities will be subject to the unit`s telework policy, any applicable bargaining unit agreements, and supervisory approvalPayment of relocation expenses, as applicable, will be paid in accordance with this job opportunity announcementNon-compliance with the supervisor`s telework-schedule requirement could result in adverse action, including separation.
Veterans` preference: if you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans` preference, you must submit a copy of your dd-214 (member copy 4) or an official statement from your command if currently on active duty that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signedIf you are claiming 10-point veterans` preference, in addition to the dd-214, you must also submit a standard form 15 (application for 10-point veteran preference) and the required supporting documents listed on that formFor more information on veterans` preference see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
Current or former political appointees: the office of personnel management (opm) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointeesIf you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses or presidential appointee employee in the executive branch, you must disclose this information to the human resources office.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirementsIf you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an assessment questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and trainingThe competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:
Knowledge of the dynamics of u.sPolicies and international trade, including extensive knowledge and experience related to the development of u.sTrade and investment policies;
Knowledge of the nature and characteristics of u.sIndustry in international trade, and the ability to apply such knowledge to the development of programs to eliminate foreign market barriers and improve market access by u.sExporters;
Knowledge of the u.sStandardization system, and the u.sVoluntary standardization community;
Ability to work cross-agency, often in teams, including with industry analysts and country desk officers to advance ita`s work; and
Ability to work with partner agencies such as ustr, state to support the development of sound u.sTrade policies to support the ict sector.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of three pre-defined categoriesThese 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 loweredCandidates placed in the `gold` category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interviewTo preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11215970
The category rating process does not add veteran`s preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each categoryPreference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the gs-9 level or higher)For more information on category rating, please go to:hr.commerce.gov/s/groups/public/@doc/@cfoasa/@ohrm/documents/content/prod01_009474.pdf.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-sensitive (ncs)/moderate risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1Your resume showing a detailed description of your job-related qualifications that includes beginning and ending dates with the month and year and hours worked per week (if less than 40) for each paid and non-paid work experience job title listedFor work in the federal service, include the grade level for the position(s).
2Other supporting documents (only submit if applicable to you):
Are you qualifying based on education? submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) or a list of coursework with hours completed.
Are you claiming veterans` preference? submit member copy 4 of your dd-214 or other (certificate of release or discharge from active duty) or notice formThose applying for 10-point preference must fill out the sf-15 and provide an official document dated 1991 or later, from the department of veterans affairs or from a branch of the armed forces, and/or any other associated documentation based on your preferenceIf applying based on eligibility under the veterans opportunity to work (vow) act, you must submit certification from the armed forces that you will be discharged or released from active duty within 120 days from the date on the certificationThis must indicate your dates of service, your rank, and confirm that you will be separated under honorable conditions.
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the career transition assistance program (ictap/ctap)? if so, submit:
A copy of your rif separation notice, notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate, notice of disability annuity termination, or certification from the national guard bureau or military department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
A copy of your sf-50 `notification of personnel action``, documenting your rif separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or agency certification of inability to place you through rpl, etc.;
A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
Are you a current or former political schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses or presidential appointee employee? submit a copy of your applicable sf-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
Position title;
Type of appointment (schedule a, schedule c, non-career ses, or presidential appointee);
Agency; and
Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment 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.
Benefits
Benefits
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This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Clarification from the agency
All u.sCitizens
