- Position Title
- INTERNATIONAL TRADE SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Trade and Development Agency
- Announcement Number
- TDA-19-DE-10497926WO Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, May 10, 2019 to Thursday, May 30, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced or surplused from the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan: Do you meet ALL of the following eligibilities?
- I am a current or former competitive federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position; and
- I am located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
- I am currently in a position at the same grade level or higher than the position being announced; and
- My last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
For items 1 through 3, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be 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 its 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 cancelled, 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 provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
3.
This position has a Selective Placement Factor (SPF) that must be met in order to do the work of the position. The SPF for this position is: Demonstrated experience linking businesses with export opportunities and/or supporting the development of infrastructure in emerging economies.
Please certify whether or not you meet the SPF for this position. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume.
Please certify whether or not you meet the SPF for this position. This experience must be clearly documented in your resume.
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience you possess that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of an International Trade Specialist, GS-1140-9.
5.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience and/or education level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements to perform the duties of an International Trade Specialist, GS-1140-11.
6.
For the International Trade Specialist, GS-1140-12: Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-11 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of this position and has equipped you with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience at this grade level include but are not limited to:
Professional level industry-specific research experience related to infrastructure and large-scale development projects and experience conducting substantive economic, trade or industry research to support international projects in key infrastructure sectors (e.g., energy, transportation, telecommunications and environment).
Experience may also include: extensive experience with foreign assistance programs that promote U.S. exports; experience negotiating, drafting or managing such instruments as grant agreements, scopes of work, contracts, feasibility studies, financial agreements or other documents that support the development of major infrastructure projects; experience developing and maintaining complex project tracking systems, conducting corporate or agency strategic planning and developing tools that improve operational efficiency; experience providing foreign assistance or financial support for major infrastructure projects; experience managing complex relationships with a variety of stakeholders (including inter-agency officials, foreign government officials, financial institutions and U.S. industry representatives) involved in major infrastructure project development; or experience managing the work of contractors or consultants for major infrastructure projects.
Professional level industry-specific research experience related to infrastructure and large-scale development projects and experience conducting substantive economic, trade or industry research to support international projects in key infrastructure sectors (e.g., energy, transportation, telecommunications and environment).
Experience may also include: extensive experience with foreign assistance programs that promote U.S. exports; experience negotiating, drafting or managing such instruments as grant agreements, scopes of work, contracts, feasibility studies, financial agreements or other documents that support the development of major infrastructure projects; experience developing and maintaining complex project tracking systems, conducting corporate or agency strategic planning and developing tools that improve operational efficiency; experience providing foreign assistance or financial support for major infrastructure projects; experience managing complex relationships with a variety of stakeholders (including inter-agency officials, foreign government officials, financial institutions and U.S. industry representatives) involved in major infrastructure project development; or experience managing the work of contractors or consultants for major infrastructure projects.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Develop foreign assistance programs that support U.S. export promotion goals and host country development goals.
8.
Plan and implement international infrastructure projects and trade missions so as to achieve business objectives.
9.
Research trends in economics and business.
10.
Gather information related to U.S. trade competitiveness.
11.
Analyze trends in economics, business, and U.S. trade competitiveness.
12.
Analyze host country project development barriers in order to meet project planning requirements.
13.
Evaluate infrastructure project proposals to determine viability.
14.
Evaluate international infrastructure project proposals based on financial, technical, developmental, and U.S. export promotion potential.
15.
Research market access challenges and opportunities related to infrastructure development projects.
16.
Plan and coordinate event related program activities, such as conferences and trade missions, designed to promote U.S. exports and host country development.
17.
Manage event related program activities, such as conferences and trade missions, designed to promote U.S. exports and host country development.
18.
Manage contracts with vendors/service providers, to include drafting statements of work.
19.
Evaluate project proposals and review contract deliverables and invoices to ensure that all requirements are met.
20.
Perform financial, technical, or other forms of due diligence to ensure the viability of potential beneficiaries of assistance programs.
21.
Draft reports based on analysis of key infrastructure sectors, such as transportation, telecommunication, and energy.
22.
Prepare internal briefing papers for senior officials of the agency.
23.
Draft highly technical analyses using numerous sources of information.
24.
Prepare and deliver informal remarks related to ongoing and/or completed projects.
25.
Prepare and deliver oral briefings, formal speeches, and presentations on topics related to proposed or ongoing projects.
26.
Prepare and deliver oral briefings, formal speeches, and presentations involving complex technical information related to key infrastructure sectors, such as transportation, telecommunications, and energy.
27.
Lead effective meetings with diverse stakeholder groups.
28.
Perform thorough research of project-related information.
29.
Review highly technical analyses to identify gaps in information and logic.
30.
Utilize quantitative analysis skills to develop and review budgets for complex program-related activities.
31.
Develop strategies to address gaps in information and logic.
32.
Locate sources of accurate trade, export, and financial data.