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Position Title
TRADE ENFORCEMENT ANALYST
Agency
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Announcement Number
USTR-20-02-KJ-MP Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 28, 2020 to Friday, October 16, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces? If yes, confirm that you have not previously been appointed using this authority for the DC local commuting area OR are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating at the time of retirement of 100 percent or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100 percent from the Department of Veterans Affairs OR are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status? For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources (limit characters)
3. 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; AND you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating, and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (non-award).

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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4. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in a Federal agency? To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect: career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).  

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation.  For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status.  If you have previously held a higher grade or if your position has a full performance level, please ensure you submit all of the SF-50's to support your prior appointments.  We cannot accept Award SF-50's.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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5. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments? If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your eligibility for Schedule A appointments. For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources. (limit characters)
6. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a Federal agency other than the Executive Office of the President? If yes, confirm you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating, and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (non-award).

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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7. Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management? For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
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Are you a current: Postal Career Service Employee; Postal Rate Commission Employee; Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee? For more information, review miscellaneous authorities not regulated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management. To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.

For further information and a current list of Federal agencies with interchange agreements, please visit OPM Interchange Agreements.
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8. Are you a current or former time-limited (temporary and term) employee of a land management agency that served for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years in the competitive service?

Service must be at an acceptable level of performance or better throughout the service period(s). 

What is the definition of a Land Management Agency? Under the Act, a Land Management Agency is defined as:
• Forest Service of the Department of Agriculture
• Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior
• National Park Service of the Department of the Interior
• Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior
• Bureau of Indian Affairs of the Department of the Interior
• Bureau of Reclamation of the Department of the Interior.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation.  For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status.  If you have previously held a higher grade or if your position has a full performance level, please ensure you submit all of the SF-50's to support your prior appointments.  We cannot accept Award SF-50's.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
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9. Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months? -OR- Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position? -OR- Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years? If yes, submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.  (limit characters)
10. Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service at the same grade level (to include the Full Performance Level) of this position or higher

-OR- 

Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or have you obtained career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) and have you held the same grade to include the Full Performance Level of this position or higher?  

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation.  For example, a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your competitive status.  If you have previously held a higher grade or if your position has a full performance level, please ensure you submit all of the SF-50's to support your prior appointments.  We cannot accept Award SF-50's.  All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement. 
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11. Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment at the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential OR one year at the next lower grade level? To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect: career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND your status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field
is 1). 
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12. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
• are entitled to veterans' preference If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service such as a Member 4) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.  If you have multiple DD-214's, it is highly recommend to attach all of them. *
 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
FACTOR: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (limit characters)
1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0301-13, Trade Enforcement Analyst. NOTE: The information in your resume must support this in order to be considered for this position. (limit characters)
2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0301-14, Trade Enforcement Analyst. NOTE: The information in your resume must support this in order to be considered for this position. (limit characters)
3. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0301-15, Trade Enforcement Analyst. NOTE: The information in your resume must support this in order to be considered for this position. (limit characters)
FACTOR: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
4. Ability to research, analyze, and interpret documents and other written information in Mandarin Chinese is required. (Note: Only applicants that meet this requirement as of the closing date of this announcement will receive further consideration for this position.) (limit characters)
FACTOR: SPECIAIZED EXPERIENCE
Select itemResponses 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.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Application of the interagency trade policy formulation process regarding China within the U.S. government.
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6. providing expertise in the structure and forms of government support provided to a trading partner's industry, including costs of inputs, grants, financing, and related issues, particularly as they relate to China
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7. Locate, research, analyze, interpret and report empirical trade, economic data, and information from Mandarin Chinese sources.
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8. Identify potential trade agreement implementation and enforcement issues for development and evaluation, especially as they relate to China.
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9. Research discriminatory trade policies, industrial policies, policies inconsistent with U.S. and China international trade agreements. (limit characters)
10. Research Chinese industries and other Chinese trade-related legislation and policies in Mandarin Chinese. (limit characters)
11. Research, analyze, and interpret empirical trade and economic data/information. (limit characters)
12. Research trade issues, programs, and problems which require consideration under U.S. trade policies/agreements with China.
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13. Anticipate and meet the needs of both internal and external customers.
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14. Experience monitoring and enforcing trade or trade-related agreements and outcomes with foreign governments, and in developing and executing enforcement strategies. (limit characters)
15. Knowledge of statistical data and sources of information related to US Trade, legislation, and policy and procedures. (limit characters)
16. Develop, coordinate, and complete projects in a timely manner.
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17. Deliver briefings regarding trade-related legislation, negotiating positions, and disputes to senior or executive-level management.
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18. Communicates information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately
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19. Justify and explain decisions, conclusions, findings and recommendations to senior and executive-level management.
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20. Write and create formal reports for senior management and external entities in regards to U.S. and China trade and economic data.
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21. Extract, compile, and research data in Mandarin utilizing software programs and other materials to create and support reports for international trade dispute settlement proceedings and negotiations.
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FACTOR: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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.
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22. 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. (limit characters)