- Position Title
- Supervisory International Trade Specialist
- Agency
- Commerce, International Trade Administration
- Announcement Number
- ITA-GM-IMP-24-12300809 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, February 8, 2024 to Thursday, February 15, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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 (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.
2.
Are you currently employed as a Federal civilian employee in the competitive service AND have you never held the full performance level of this position?
--OR--
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) AND have you never held the full performance level of this position?
--OR--
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service that holds a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level than the position being announced? To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee:
You must submit a copy of your SF-50; Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 must reflect:
--OR--
Were you formerly employed as a Federal civilian employee on a permanent competitive appointment or did you obtain career-conditional status (and are within 3 years of the date of separation or are a preference eligible) AND have you never held the full performance level of this position?
--OR--
Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service that holds a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level than the position being announced? To verify your eligibility as a current or former Federal civilian employee:
You must submit a copy of your SF-50; Notification of Personnel Action or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 must reflect:
- Career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
- Status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
3.
Are you a current Federal employee who holds or has previously held a career or career conditional position in the competitive service with equal or higher promotion potential as being announced?
--OR--
Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service, separated from the Federal government over a year ago, and your last performance rating on record as a Federal employee was at least Fully Successful (or equivalent)?
--OR--
Are you a current Federal employee who holds or has previously held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level than the position being announced?
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 AND your last Federal performance appraisal plan. Your SF-50 must reflect:
--OR--
Are you a former Federal employee who previously held a career or career-conditional position in the competitive service, separated from the Federal government over a year ago, and your last performance rating on record as a Federal employee was at least Fully Successful (or equivalent)?
--OR--
Are you a current Federal employee who holds or has previously held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level than the position being announced?
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 AND your last Federal performance appraisal plan. Your SF-50 must reflect:
- Career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND
- Your Status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
- Your last Federal performance appraisal plan must reflect:
- Rating of Fully Successful (or equivalent)
4.
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.
5.
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.
6.
If you are a current Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
7.
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.
8.
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.
9.
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.
10.
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).
11.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest grade level (or equivalent) you held on a permanent basis.
12.
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).
13.
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.
14.
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.
15.
Does the Department of Commerce employ any member of your family?
16.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
17.
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.
18.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
19.
Are you a current employee of a bureau within the Department of Commerce (DOC)?
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
1.
From the choices below, please select the response that best describes how your experience meets the minimum qualification requirements for this position. Your resume and documentation must clearly support the response you select, or you will be rated as not qualified.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
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 its 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 cancelled, 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.