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TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Administratively Determined, Term-Appointed Position (Employees of the USCC are appointed to administratively determined positions in the "excepted service," and are not covered under the provisions of 5 United States Code that are applicable to Executive Branch employees regarding appointment, termination, competition, and pay rules and regulations.)
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08/27/2018 to 09/21/2018
$15 - $15 per hour
AD 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Term - Renewable -- Not to Exceed 6 Months
Full-Time
Excepted
None
No
No
003-2018-RIET
499923900
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current excepted service federal employees.
**This announcement is a readvertisement. If you previously applied, you do not need to reapply and your application remains under consideration.**
Respond to direction from and coordinating with the Director for Economics and Trade, or other senior Commission staff as directed by the Executive Director. The work requires the ability to:
A. Research, monitor, analyze, and write about developments relevant to the Economics and Trade team's portfolio including, but not limited to: U.S.-China bilateral trade and investment flows; China's adherence to U.S.-China bilateral commitments, its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization, and other multilateral agreements; the overall state of China's domestic economy, including economic rebalancing; and China's evolving policy landscape, including market access for foreign companies, protection of intellectual property rights, food and product safety, energy, and technology development.
B. Provide support to analysts planning hearings, writing the Annual Report or other research reports, preparing testimony or other products by conducting research, drafting correspondence, writing, or fact checking.
C. Assist in the set-up for Commission hearings (including setting up the panelists' table and operating the timer). Provide other administrative support on an as-needed basis.
D. Attend seminars, meetings, and events on behalf of the Commission, and write memoranda to Commissioners and staff.
E. Assist with developing and sustaining a professional network with China analysts in the U.S. government, private sector, and academia.
F. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director for Economics and Trade, the Executive Director, and Commissioners.
The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy and childbirth), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, veteran status, or other non-merit factor.
The Commission will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law as described in 5 USC 3328. If you misrepresent your experience or education, or provide false or fraudulent information, it may be grounds for not hiring you or dismissing you after you start. Making false or fraudulent statements can be punishable by fine or imprisonment.
This employment opportunity is also posted on the Commission website at: http://www.uscc.gov/about/job-opportunities.
Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Economics, Law, International Relations, or Asian Studies.
Consistent with 5 CFR Part 890, interns are eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Interns are also eligible to participate in the "SmartBenefits" transit subsidy program.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Please read the "Next steps" section.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete application package containing all of the below required documents in one PDF file via email to Opportunities@uscc.gov. Incomplete application packages or information not received by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on the closing date will not be considered.
1) Cover letter, to include:
a) Position title
b) Vacancy number
c) Brief statement outlining your interest in the Commission and this position
d) Concise, point-by-point responses to all requirements and qualifications listed above
e) Name and contact information for two professional references
f) Availability (including a tentative start date)
2) Professional Resume
a) Chronological work history (starting with the most recent position held), education (including degrees and dates attained), applicable publications, etc.
b) Position-related training courses (title and year)
c) Job-related skills (e.g., computer software, program and database programs, etc.)
d) Job-related certificates and licenses
e) Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.)
3) Writing Sample
a) A sample of your writing (to include a memorandum, essay, report, or academic article) on a topic related to Chinese business, economics, international relations, and/or foreign affairs. The writing sample must be your own work and should not exceed 5 pages; include citations as appropriate.
4) Copy of Academic Transcripts
a) Unofficial academic transcripts are acceptable. Please include the academic transcript from your current institution, or, for recent graduates, the transcript from the school last attended.
After submitting your application package you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application materials. Please note this email confirmation is not automated and may take 2-3 days to receive. You will be contacted via email if we wish to schedule an interview or require additional information. Applicants may inquire about the status of their application by sending an email to Opportunities@uscc.gov.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/499923900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (the Commission) was created by the United States Congress in October 2000 with the legislative mandate to monitor, investigate, and submit to Congress an annual report on the national security implications of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People's Republic of China, and to provide recommendations, where appropriate, to Congress for legislative and administrative action.
In accordance with its mandate, the Commission focuses its work and study on the following eleven areas: proliferation practices, economic transfers, energy and natural resources, foreign investment, military and security affairs, cyber activities, economic conditions, foreign affairs, compliance and enforcement, freedom of information, and product safety.
You can review the Commission's mandate in detail at http://www.uscc.gov/about/
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