- Position Title
- International Trade Analyst (Chemist)
- Agency
- U.S. International Trade Commission
- Announcement Number
- DE-24-060-JLM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 29, 2024 to Friday, June 14, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
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
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
1.
Are you a current or former Executive Branch political appointee who served on a political Schedule A or Schedule C appointment within the past 5 years? Answer to this question is required.
2.
To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-7 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized Experience that demonstrated the ability to perform the functions of the position to be filled and that provided requisite knowledge of any of the following: (i) The production of goods and services in international trade; (ii)The technical and economic factors influencing international trade and competitiveness;(iii) Commodity and trade data collection methods and analytical techniques; and (iv) U.S. trade laws, agreements, and policies regulating international commerce OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B., or J.D., if related. You must submit a copy of your transcript to show you meet this requirement.
Please select the response which best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of this position at the GS-09 grade level.
Please select the response which best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of this position at the GS-09 grade level.
3.
To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-9 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include 1 or more of: (i) as related to the chemicals industry, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of oral communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team. OR : Possession of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in chemistry, international trade, international relations, economics, business, finance, or other trade related field is fully qualifying at the GS-11 level.
Please select the response which best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of this position at the GS-11 grade level.
Please select the response which best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of this position at the GS-11 grade level.
4.
To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-11 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include 2 or more of: (i) as related to the chemicals industry, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of oral communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team.
Please select the response which best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of this position at the GS-12 grade level.
Please select the response which best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of this position at the GS-12 grade level.
5.
To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-12 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include 3 or more of: (i) as related to the chemicals industry, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of oral communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team.
Please select the response which best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of this position at the GS-13 grade level.
Please select the response which best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of this position at the GS-13 grade level.
6.
To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility at, or equivalent to, the GS-13 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include 4 or more of: (i) as related to the chemicals industry, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of oral communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team.
Please select the response which best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of this position at the GS-14 grade level.
Please select the response which best describes how you meet the qualification requirements of this position at the GS-14 grade level.
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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Do you have knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets?
8.
Do you have experience in identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data?
9.
Do you have experience in preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of oral communication skills?
10.
Do you have experience in planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team?.
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 or 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 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.