- Position Title
- Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative (DAUSTR)
- Agency
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
- Announcement Number
- IMP-12044157-23-MB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, July 26, 2023 to Friday, August 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
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.
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.
2.
Are you currently a federal employee working at the United States Trade Representative (USTR) in the Executive Office of the President (EOP)? If yes, confirm:
- You are currently employed on a permanent appointment in the competitive service with the USTR
- Your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, block 24 is a "1" or "2" and block 34 is a "1"
Assessment 1
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: This section includes items related to the minimum qualifications for this vacancy. Please select the response that best describes your experience and demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative (DAUSTR).
1.
Please select one response which best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0301-15, Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative.
NOTE: The information in your resume must support this in order to be considered for this position.
NOTE: The information in your resume must support this in order to be considered for this position.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
2.
Advises on all trade negotiations and initiatives involving assigned areas.
3.
Leads U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences on issues affecting trade.
4.
Prepares positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on trade issues.
5.
Develops reports and recommendations for U.S. policy positions on issues relevant to negotiations and consultations on trade issues or administration of trade agreements with foreign governments.
6.
Prepares Congressional testimony or briefing materials, summary statements and speeches on trade issues related to assigned area.
7.
Serves as liaison in preparing work for submission to higher level interagency committees such as the National Economic Council.
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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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.