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This is a Recent Graduation position.
This position is located in the International Trade Administration. This is an entry level developmental position. Over time, the incumbent will assume increasing responsibilities as part of a team for analytical work addressing critical international trade issues, U.S. business exports, reverse investment facilitation, and/or new trade development initiatives in key industries and world regions.
Learn more about this agency09/21/2022 to 09/28/2022
$44,740 - $82,693 per year
GS 07 - 09
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Recent Graduates
Full-time
Excepted
13 - There is no obligation to provide future promotions if you are selected. Promotions are dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, meet all the performance requirements, and supervisor’s recommendation to the next grade
No
No
ITA-ITA-2022-0016
678717000
Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous 2 years (or will have completed within the next 9 months), a degree from a qualifying institution. (Exception: A veteran, who due to military service obligations was unable to apply within 2 years of receiving their degree, will have up to 6 years after degree completion to apply.)
This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other International Trade Specialist GS-1140-09 FPL 13 positions within International Trade Administrationin the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Upon successful completion of the Pathways Program, candidates may be converted to a permanent or term position.
As an International Trade Specialist, the person selected for this position will:
Security Clearance: You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
You must be a recent graduate who has completed (or will have completed within the next 9 months), within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualify educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum.
Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
To qualify for the GS-07:
EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-05) in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as gathering and providing information to be used for analyzing trade policy and used in preparation of memos, briefings, or white papers on trade policy positions and priorities.
EDUCATION:
A. One year of graduate-level education in a field such as international policy, international commerce, international management, intercultural relations, international development, global economy, government and foreign affairs, international business, international trade, international economics, international affairs, international relations, or other related fields of study.
OR
B. Superior Academic Achievement as demonstrated by a bachelor's degree in a related field (such as global business management, global public policy, international finance, business administration, textile and apparel studies, political science, economics, marketing, international trade, international business, international affairs, international relations, international economics, or other related fields of study) from an accredited college or university with one of the following. NOTE It is your responsibility to ensure your application clearly states how you meet one of the provisions below: a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for all completed undergraduate courses, or those completed in the last 2 full years of undergraduate study; a GPA of 3.5 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for required courses completed in a major field of study, or those courses completed in a major field of study during the last two years of undergraduate study; class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision of the college; membership in a national Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College honor Societies, excluding freshman honor societies.
OR
COMBINATION: A combination of related graduate level education and specialized experience.
To qualify for the GS-09:
EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-07) in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as researching trade data, analyzing trade policy, and preparing memos, oral briefs, or white papers on trade policy positions and priorities.
OR
EDUCATION: Two (2) years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a Master's degree, a Master’s Degree or equivalent graduate degree in a field such as international policy, international commerce, international management, intercultural relations, international development, global economy, government and foreign affairs, international business, international trade, international economics, international affairs, international relations, or other related fields of study.
OR
COMBINATION: A combination of education and experience as described above.
Note: Only graduate education in excess of one year is qualifying for combination.
Salary ranges for each location:
Washington DC Salary Range
GS-07: $50,643.00 - $65,831.00
GS-09: $61,947.00 - $80,532.00
Austin Salary Range
GS-07: $45,742.00 - $59,459.00
GS-09: $55,951.00 - $72,738.00
Chicago Salary Range
GS-07: $49,738 - $64,655.00
GS-09: $60,840.00 - $79,093.00
Old Westbury Salary Range
GS-07: $52,002.00 - $67,598.00
GS-09: $63,609.00 - $82,693.00
Ontario Salary Range
GS-07: $51,444.00 - $66,872.00
GS-09: $62,926.00 - $81,805.00
Clearwater Salary Range
GS-07: $44,740.00 - $58.158.00
GS-09: $54,727.00 - $71,146.00
Additional Pathways Programs information can be found at:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/#url=Overview
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Use if applicable: We will review your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume, optional cover letter and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire (True/False, Yes/No, Multiple Choice questions) and place you in one of the three pre-defined categories. The categories are “gold”, “silver” and “bronze”. However, your resume or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the “gold” category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
Use if applicable: How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: Within each category, those entitled to veterans’ preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. Preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category (gold) depending on the position and grade level of the job. For more information on Category Rating, please go to Category Rating.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
The following documents are REQUIRED and must be received by the closing date of this announcement:
NOTE: You are REQUIRED to submit transcripts or proof of enrollment with your application to verify eligibility requirements for this appointment.
Other Supporting Documents: (Only submit if applicable to you)
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.
Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue.
If you have problems completing your on-line application, including problems submitting your supporting documents, please contact the Help Desk by e-mail at mgshelp@monster.com or by phone at (866) 656-6831. The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
For instructions on submitting your application in an alternate format, please contact the Agency Contact listed in this vacancy announcement.
You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov and clicking on “Track Your Online Application.” The four points of notification are:
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans’ preference, disability, etc.).
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