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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/uscc-charter
06/12/2018 to 07/06/2018
$45,972 - $88,450 per year
(Salary level will be competitive and determined in light of education, position-related experience, and professional accomplishments).
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Not required
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Term - Renewable
Full-Time
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No
004-2018-PAET
501944700
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:
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Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field, such as Economics, Law, International Relations, or Asian Studies.
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.
As federal government employees, Commission employees are eligible to participate in federal employee benefits programs, to include: health insurance (multiple carriers & multiple options); life insurance (FEGLI-multiple options); retirement (FERS or CSRS if applicable); and the Thrift Savings Program (TSP-multiple options), the federal government's tax-deferred savings program. Employees accrue and may use annual and sick leave in accord with Commission policies and procedures.
This employment opportunity is also posted on the Commission website at: http://www.uscc.gov/about/job-opportunities
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Commission will conduct internal evaluation based on applicants' cover letter, resume, and writing sample, to include qualifications and relevant experience. The Executive Director and appropriate staff will interview top candidates. The final hiring decision will be made by the Executive Director.
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 p.m. 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). Your salary requirements and/or salary history
f). Name and contact information for two professional references
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 professional writing, to include a memorandum, essay, report, or academic article. The writing sample must be your own work and should not exceed 5 pages; include citations as appropriate.
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/501944700. 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.
