- Position Title
- DEPUTY ASSISTANT US TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
- Agency
- Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
- Announcement Number
- EOP-USTR-12429884-24-TW-IMP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 30, 2024 to Friday, June 7, 2024
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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
Thank you for your interest in a Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative position with the Federal government. Note: Your application materials must support your responses to the following questionnaire.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education or experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative work at the GS-15 grade level.
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 trade negotiations and initiatives involving South and Central Asia.
3.
Leads or participates in U. S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences.
4.
Prepares and delivers speeches on U. S. trade policy and negotiating.
5.
Assists in consultations when required.
6.
Explains and defends trade policies to foreign governments, the public, the press, and the Congress.
7.
Represents USTR in contact with foreign government officials.
8.
Applies international economics and the role trade plays.
9.
Applies managerial principles and techniques to and administration of trade policy.
10.
Develops reports and recommendations for U.S. policy positions on issues related to negotiation, administration of trade agreements with foreign governments, and enforcement.
11.
Chairs or serves as a representative on advisory groups and task forces to analyze problems or issues arising from trade issues.
12.
Serves as a liaison with professionals in the organization and other organizations in preparing work for submission to committees, such as the National Economic Council and National Security Council.
13.
Prepares Congressional testimony, responding to controlled correspondence, briefing materials, summary statements, and speeches on trade issues.
14.
Prepares and delivers speeches on U. S. trade policy and negotiations.
15.
Briefs U.S. private sector, civil society, and labor advisory groups on trade.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
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.