Job Title:Policy Analyst (Trade)
Department:Executive Office Of The President
Job Announcement Number:USTR-12-32-KJ-DE
SALARY RANGE: | $105,211.00 to $155,500.00 / Per Year |
OPEN PERIOD: | Wednesday, October 10, 2012 to Friday, October 19, 2012 |
SERIES & GRADE: | GS-0301-14/15 |
POSITION INFORMATION: | Full Time - Permanent |
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:15 | |
DUTY LOCATIONS: | Few vacancies in the following location: Washington DC, DC United StatesView Map |
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: | United States Citizens |
JOB SUMMARY:
If you are a status candidate, please apply under Announcement # USTR-12-32-KJ-MP
Begin a challenging and exciting career with the Executive Office of the President (EOP) providing support to the President of the United States. The EOP is comprised of The White House, Executive Residence, Office of the Vice President, Office of the United States Trade Representatives, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of the National Drug Control Policy, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Administration, National Security Staff, Council on Environmental Quality, and Council of Economic Advisers. The EOP has responsibility for tasks ranging from communicating the President's message to the American people to promoting our trade interests abroad.
Would you like to make a difference in today's world? Consider a career in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President. The U.S. Trade Representative is America's chief trade negotiator and the principal trade policy advisor to the President. The USTR and the Agency's staff are responsible for developing and implementing trade policies which promote world growth, and create new opportunities for American businesses, workers and agricultural producers. Come and join us, for a better tomorrow.
Would you like to make a difference in today's world? Consider a career in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President. The U.S. Trade Representative is America's chief trade negotiator and the principal trade policy advisor to the President. The USTR and the Agency's staff are responsible for developing and implementing trade policies which promote world growth, and create new opportunities for American businesses, workers and agricultural producers. Come and join us, for a better tomorrow.
**Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.
Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national
- Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
- Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination
- Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
- Direct Deposit is required
- RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
KEY REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES:
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Director for Environment and Natural Resources
The incumbent serves as a Policy Analyst (Trade) in the Office of Environment and Natural Resources (ENR) at the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Provides expert assistance and advisory services to the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for ENR, and directs the development, through the interagency trade policy process, of U.S. Government policies and strategies on specific environment and natural resources matters. Serves as an expert on a variety of complex trade agreements and multilateral environmental agreements. Manages and directs a variety of projects regarding the development of policy positions to be taken by the U.S. on issues relating to the negotiation and administration of trade and other international agreements, particularly multilateral negotiations and environmental/natural resources issues. Provides senior officials of the USTR trade and environmental policy advice and carries out international negotiating assignments. Represents the U.S. Government in bilateral and multilateral meetings to explain, promote, and defend U.S. positions and policies, or to seek solutions to trade and environment matters. Explains and defends the Administration's trade policies to both the public and the Congress. Analyzes and develops positions on environmental legislation which would affect U.S. trade relations. As needed, generates new theories, approaches, and methods in bilateral or multilateral trade and environment policy. Develops responses to Congressional and White House inquiries regarding trade policy pertaining to the environment and natural resources.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Examples of specialized experience are:
For the GS-14: 1) Expert knowledge and experience of US trade policy pertaining to the environment and natural resources 2) Demonstrated ability to conduct trade negotiations 3) Knowledge of international trade rules as established under the World Trade Organization, international free trade agreements, including Multilateral Environmental Agreements 4) Demonstrated experience working effectively with other agencies, foreign governments, and stakeholders to implement US trade and environmental policy; 5) Demonstrated skills to effectively represent and defend positions through oral and written communications in trade negotiations, interactions with foreign governments, senior officials, and Congress or their staff.
For the GS-15: 1) Expert knowledge and experience of US trade policy pertaining to the environment and natural resources 2) Demonstrated ability to conduct trade negotiations 3) Expert knowledge of international trade rules as established under the World Trade Organization, international free trade agreements, including Multilateral Environmental Agreements 4) Demonstrated experience working effectively with other agencies, foreign governments, and stakeholders to implement US trade and environmental policy; 5) Expert skills to independently and effectively represent and defend positions through oral and written communications in trade negotiations, interactions with foreign governments, senior officials, and Congress or their staff.
Please see "Qualifications Required" for requirements of the position.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
How You Will Be Evaluated: Your resume will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required for the position. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be placed into one of the following categories based on the extent to which your application shows that you possess the specialized experience associated with this position:
- Best Qualified (BQ) – Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrates exceptional experience in most of the requirements of the position.
- Well Qualified (WQ) – Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrates strong experience in most of the requirements of the position.
- Qualified (Q) - Meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meets the requirements of the position either through experience or education.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Address the following Quality Ranking Factors (QFRs)/Critical Elements within the body of your resume.
For the GS-14:
For the GS-15:
BENEFITS:
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The federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most federal employees at http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/508/Benefits#icc
OTHER INFORMATION:
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/508/
Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/)
HOW TO APPLY:
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To begin your online application, click the "Apply Online" button and follow the prompts to register or sign into Application Manager. Your application packet must include a completed Occupational Questionnaire, resume, and any applicable and/or required supporting documentation. To complete the Occupational Questionnaire, please ensure you click the "Submit My Answers" button. Please see "Required Documents" section below for additional information. All application materials must be submitted by 11:59pm EDT on Friday, October 19, 2012.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you are unable to upload your supporting documents, please complete and use the cover page located at http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and fax them to 1-478-757-3144. The cover page MUST include: VIN #763940, SSN, name used to complete Occupational Questionnaire, and address.
If you are not able to apply online:
- Click the following link to view and print the Occupational Questionnaire: View Occupational Questionnaire, ;
- Print form 1203FX to provide your response to the Occupational Questionnaire:http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf; and
- Fax completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Form 1203FX will serve as a cover page for the fax submission.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume, veteran's documentation, completed assessment, and SF-50's) is received and accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. If a document is not in legible format, applicant will not be able to view it in Application Manager which means applicant must again upload or fax the documentation by the closing date of this announcement.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Resume which must include the following information: announcement number and job title for which you are applying; beginning and ending dates (mo/yr) for paid or non-paid work experience; and average number of hours worked per week.
- Education - If you are qualifying based on positive education, please provide a copy of your college transcript or an appropriate course listing. The transcript may be unofficial or photocopy at time of application, but MUST provide the original if selected.
- Completed Occupational Questionnaire
- Special Appointing Authority – Separate referral lists will be generated for applicants eligible to be appointed under a non-competitive special appointing authority. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not need to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility, please read the information below and click on the appropriate link for additional details.
- Veteran's Preference must provide the following: DD-214 (member copy 4) showing dates served, discharge type, and campaign badges or expeditionary medals earned and VA Disability Award Letter displaying the percentage awarded. If you do not supply the required documentation to verify your eligibility you will not receive proper credit for preference.For additional details visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx
- Schedule A (Severely Physically Handicapped) must provide documentation from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Service. For additional details visit: http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp
- Other miscellaneous hiring authorities information may be found at: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/508/
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
EOP - OA Client Services
Phone: (202)395-1088
Email: EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV
Phone: (202)395-1088
Email: EOPJOBS@OA.EOP.GOV
Agency Information:
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington , DC
20503
Executive Office of the President
725 17th Street NW
Washington , DC
20503
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications based on the information provided and may interview the best qualified applicants. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a security background investigation and drug screening. If the drug screening is negative and security background is cleared, then a formal job offer will be extended to candidate.
You will be notified four times during the hiring process:
1. Upon receipt of your application.
2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.
3. After the certificate(s) is issued.
4. After the final selection(s) is made.