- Position Title
- Business and Industry Specialist (Direct Hiring Authority)
- Agency
- Commerce, International Trade Administration
- Announcement Number
- ITA-IA-DE-23-11702473 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, December 8, 2022 to Friday, June 30, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
If you are a Federal civilian employee, under what type of appointment are you currently serving?
Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
Note: If you are unsure of your appointment type, refer to your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50), ask your servicing human resources office, or contact the human resources representative listed in the vacancy announcement.
3.
If you answered "Other" to the previous "Federal Civilian Appointment Type" question , please enter your current appointment type. Otherwise, enter "Not Applicable" if this does not apply to you.
4.
If you are a current Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
5.
If you answered "Other" to the "Federal Civilian Agency Employment" question, please enter the agency and organization. Otherwise enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
6.
If you are eligible for reinstatement based on prior Federal service and you are NOT currently serving in the competitive service as a permanent career or career-conditional Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of your prior Federal civilian employment. If you are not eligible for reinstatement please enter NA. Note: Use the format From MM-YYYY to MM-YYYY.
7.
If you are eligible for appointment under an Interchange agreement or similar authority, please identify the organization in which you work(ed). Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
8.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the pay plan of the highest grade level or pay band you held on a permanent basis. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
Note: You can locate your pay plan in Block #16 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
Note: You can locate your pay plan in Block #16 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
9.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest grade level (or equivalent) you held on a permanent basis.
10.
What is your grade level? Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
Note: You can locate your grade level (or equivalent) in Block #18 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
Note: You can locate your grade level (or equivalent) in Block #18 on your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).
11.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the beginning and ending dates of the highest grade level (or equivalent) that you held. Enter 'Not Applicable' if this does not apply to you.
12.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian career or career in the competitive service, what is the highest full performance level (promotion potential) of the position you held on a permanent basis?
Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
Note: Your highest full performance level should be shown in the "Remarks" section of you Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) that documents your initial placement into that position.
13.
Does the Department of Commerce employ any member of your family?
14.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
15.
Are you a retiree receiving a Federal annuity?
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
Note: If you are an annuitant, your salary or annuity may be reduced upon employment.
16.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
17.
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 (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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 (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
18.
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; 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 to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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 to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period?
3.
I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
GS-09: Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or master's or equivalent graduate degree or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related? (See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for the definition of specialized experience and education)
2.
GS-11: Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related? (See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for the definition of specialized experience and education)
3.
GS-12: Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 level? (See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for the definition of specialized experience and education)
4.
GS-13: Do you have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level? (See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for the definition of specialized experience and education)
5.
Which statement best describes your experience analyzing private sector business operations in regard to international trade policy?
6.
Which statement best describes your experience gathering data and analyzing facts to draw conclusions and develop solutions?
7.
Which statement best describes your experience developing project plans or reports in which you interpreted data and drew conclusions/made recommendations for the management team of an organization?
8.
Do you have expertise and/or experience conducting analysis of any kind-marketing, financial, economic, other-to understand trends/performance trends and make recommendations?
9.
Do you have public speaking experience and/or experience in making presentations in which you had to persuade an audience to take a specific action or to agree with your position on an issue?
10.
Which statement best describes your experience writing and reviewing reports relating to business, financial, and industrial related data, and information?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
Do you have experience conducting primary and or secondary research to develop/support positions or write reports?
12.
Which statement best describes your experience assisting senior staff with recurring or continuing business and industry program activities?
13.
Do you have experience coordinating with counterparts in a variety of organizations or agencies to develop a common agenda, policies or programs?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
14.
Do you have experience managing or supporting multiple priorities to meet the expectations of multiple customers?
15.
Have you worked on project teams for which you had to collaborate with other individuals to develop common goals, plans, and deliverables?
16.
Have you ever conducted primary market research (focus groups, surveys, interviews) to frame a business issue and or to develop or contribute to the development of recommendations on a specific business issue?
17.
Have you developed project plans or written reports in which you interpreted data and drew conclusions/made recommendations for the management team of an organization?
18.
Do you have work or academic experience dealing with trade issues or U.S. business problems in overseas markets?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
19.
Have you ever contributed to the planning of and participated in the research and analysis project for an organization, e.g., conducted primary research / data collection, analyzed the results, and developed and presented recommendations to senior management based on the results?
20.
Do you have experience in developing plans for and/or implementing complex research and analysis projects?
21.
Which of the following responses best describes your experience in analyzing foreign investment or trade issues affecting U.S. industry competitiveness?
22.
Select the statements that describe your experience in developing, recommending, and defending policy changes involving commercial or economic matters. Please select all that apply.
23.
Do you have experience collaborating with other stakeholders to create and implement strategic plans, project plans, or annual work plans?
24.
Do you have experience leading projects, i.e., managing scope, budget, and timelines?
25.
Do you have experience dealing with trade issues or U.S. business problems in overseas markets?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
Have you ever planned and led a research and analysis project for an organization, e.g., conducted primary research / data collection, analyzed the results, and developed and presented recommendations to senior management based on the results?
27.
Select the one statement that best describes your experience briefing senior policymakers on matters involving international or commercial issues.
28.
Please select the statement that best describes the experience you possess in developing strategies or policies to implement a detailed work program.
29.
Please certify that you have accurately and truthfully represented your level of work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or education when completing this questionnaire as your responses, resume and supporting documents will be reviewed for accuracy and completeness as appropriate. Deliberate attempts to falsify information are grounds for non-selection and for termination. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.