- Position Title
- Supervisory International Trade Specialist
- Agency
- Commerce, International Trade Administration
- Announcement Number
- ITA-GM-DE-23-11751307 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 7, 2023 to Tuesday, February 21, 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.
Are you an active duty service member? You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
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 (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.
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
If you are a current Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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.
11.
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).
12.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest grade level (or equivalent) you held on a permanent basis.
13.
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).
14.
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.
15.
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.
16.
Does the Department of Commerce employ any member of your family?
17.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
18.
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.
19.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
Preferences
1.
Have you held a political appointment within the previous 5-year period?
2.
I authorize the sharing of my application for other similar positions.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
You must have at least one year of full-time specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes:
- Leading trade programs, personnel, and managing budget resources
- Developing export trade strategies, programs, and positions
- Developing partnerships with government, private, and/or non-profit groups in order to plan and coordinate multi-organizational trade devopment initiatives.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of experience in developing and maintaining appropriate contacts with U.S. industry and international organizations involved in international trade.
3.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of experience in leading efforts of multiple organizations and participants in the implementation of trade promotion programs.
4.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of experience overseeing the strategic plan and priorities of an organization.
5.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of experience in managing export promotion programs and events which are central to organizational trade development objectives.
6.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of experience in disseminating trade information and materials on products and services to U.S. businesses and associates.
7.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of experience in reporting success metrics through technology platforms such as Microsoft applications and customer relationship management (CRM) software.
8.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of experience in leading a diverse team of people in accomplishing mission objectives.
9.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of experience in establishing overall operating goals of a group or team.
10.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of experience in managing and overseeing resources and functions to implement a program, event or project.
11.
Select the statement that reflects your highest level of experience in coordinating with a variety of different groups, agencies, or organizations to develop a common agenda, policies, or programs.
12.
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.