- Position Title
- Supervisory International Trade Specialist (Direct Hire)
- Agency
- Commerce, International Trade Administration
- Announcement Number
- ITA-IA-DH-25-12595173 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, November 1, 2024 to Sunday, December 1, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
If you are a current Federal civilian employee, by what agency/office or Department of Commerce bureau are you employed?
5.
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.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.
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).
9.
If you are, or ever were, a Federal civilian employee, please indicate the highest grade level (or equivalent) you held on a permanent basis.
10.
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).
11.
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.
12.
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.
13.
Does the Department of Commerce employ any member of your family?
14.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service system?
15.
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.
16.
Have you accepted a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from a Federal agency within the past 5 years?
17.
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.
18.
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; 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 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 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.
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
Thank you for your interest in the Supervisory International Trade Specialist position with the International Trade Administration. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
1.
Select the one statement below that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Supervisory International Trade Specialist at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Your resume must clearly support the response you select, or you will be rated as not qualified.
2.
Select the answer choice that best describes your experience in coordinating with government agencies, embassies, the private sector or other nongovernmental organizations, or organizations with international trade-related responsibilities to develop and agree upon trade policies, strategies, or programs.
3.
Do you have experience serving as an advocate and encouraging trade organizations, companies, and associations to participate in international trade related activities and programs?
4.
Select the answer choice that best describes your knowledge of trade laws and regulations and your experience in advising U.S. Companies for on trade issues.
5.
What is your experience planning and directing the work of employees and/or offices, to meet the agency's or organization's mission?
6.
Which statement best describes your experience leading and motivating a team, mentoring junior staff, and effectively communicating with senior management on high profile international trade policies and projects?
7.
From the choices below, please select the experience you have supervising others. (Select all that apply)
8.
Select the answer choice that best describes your experience effectively communicating with senior management on high profile international trade policies and projects.
9.
What is your experience establishing metric and analysis systems to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures?
10.
Select the answer choice that best describes best describes your experience to formulate, coordinate and develop nationwide export assistance strategies?
11.
Select the response that best describes your experience collaborating with stakeholders to create and implement strategic plans, project plans or annual work plans.
12.
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.