- Position Title
- POLICY ANALYST (TRADE)
- Agency
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
- Announcement Number
- USTR-18-11-ABT-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, September 10, 2018 to Monday, September 24, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Conditions of Employment
1.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain an interim and final Top Secret security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. I understand the requirement of a Top Secret security clearance for this position.
2.
This position is a drug testing designated position. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will also be subject to random testing. I understand and agree to the requirements of the position.
Assessment 1
1.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0301-13, Policy Analyst (Trade). NOTE: The information in your resume must support this in order to be considered for this position.
2.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0301-14, Policy Analyst (Trade). NOTE: The information in your resume must support this in order to be considered for this position.
3.
Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0301-15, Policy Analyst (Trade). NOTE: The information in your resume must support this in order to be considered for this position.
Responses to the items in each of the following sections will be used to evaluate your training, experience and demonstrated capability in performing the duties of the position. For each of the items below, select the ONE statement that BEST describes your training and experience using the scale provided. In determining which option best reflects your own experience and demonstrated capability, consider your past experience in various work- and education-related settings, including paid work, education pursuits, volunteer service, professional organization membership, task forces, or committees. When answering each question, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification. For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Expert knowledge of U.S. trade and investment policies and practices, international and bilateral trade and investment, and the operations and programs relating to U.S. trade and investment legislation, regulations and procedures.
5.
Knowledge of the interagency trade and investment policy formulation process within the U.S. government and the demonstrated ability to function effectively within such a structure.
6.
Anticipates and meets the needs of clients; achieves quality end-products; is committed to improving services.
7.
Expert level of policy experience to develop and implement US international economic policy.
8.
Experience negotiating trade or trade-related agreements and outcomes with foreign governments, and in developing and executing negotiating strategies.
9.
Knowledge of statistical data and sources of information related to US Trade, legislation, and policy and procedures.
10.
Ability to represent positions through oral communication with a high degree of professionalism.
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Experience related to negotiating trade and investment agreements, and in developing strategies and tactics for negotiations.
12.
Ability to represent positions through written communication with a high degree of professionalism.
13.
Skill in preparing written policy option papers, as well as in making presentations on technical information and policy issues.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
14.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and is supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.