USA Staffing

Position Title: International Trade Specialist (Investigator Student Trainee)
Agency: U.S. International Trade Commission
Announcement Number: EX-23-012-SP Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, February 2, 2023 to Tuesday, February 28, 2023

For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more OR

• retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more

If eligible, 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 your service which includes character of service. Please also provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you currently a student that has been accepted for enrollment or are enrolled at least half-time in an accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate? You must remain enrolled and will be required to provide proof of current student status to be eligible for this program.

For more information, review USAJOBS Student and Recent Graduate resources.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:

• recently separated (within the past 3 years)

• are a disabled veteran

• served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR

• received an Armed Forces Service Medal

If eligible, 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 your service which includes character of service. If claiming disability preference, provide the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the response below that most accurately describes your eligibility for a Student Intern appointment under the Pathways program as described in the job announcement.

A. I am currently enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in the upcoming semester, on at least a half-time basis at the college or university level, for the purpose of obtaining a diploma or degree in the field of economics, international relations, or other field related to international trade, if already in receipt of a bachelor's degree in such field.

B. I am not currently enrolled as described above.

2. I have provided a copy of my most recent transcript (s), either unofficial or official.

A. Yes

B. No

3. My grade point average is at least 2.5 and I am in good academic standing.

A. Yes

B. No

4. To qualify at the GS-7 level, you must meet one of the following requirements: 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or a Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, in the upper one-third of your graduating class; or have a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or based on courses completed during your final 2 years; OR one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Work experience must show attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, problem solving skills and abilities, gathering and analyzing data required for reporting purposes, prepares spreadsheets, memoranda, and reports; gather information, and performing and administrative management functions relating to office operations. Your resume must clearly document this experience.

A. Yes

B. No

Your responses to the questions in each of the following sections will be used to evaluate your experience, training, and demonstrated capability in performing the duties of the position. Select the response that best describe your background.

5. Please indicate your background with spreadsheet or database programs.

A. I have used this subject at the graduate level, and have performed this on the job at an intern level or higher.

B. I have used this subject at the graduate level, but have not yet performed this task on the job.

C. I have used this subject at the undergraduate level, and have performed this on the job at an intern level or higher.

D. I have used this subject at the undergraduate level, but have not yet performed this task on the job.