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The position is located in the Office of Operations, Office of Industry and Competitiveness Analysis, Chemicals and Textiles Division. The successful candidates will be responsible for understanding chemicals industry, including trade policies and issues, competitive conditions, regulatory frameworks, and sources of information and data and have experience in conducting research and analysis (qualitative/quantitative) on issues pertaining to the chemicals industry.
Learn more about this agency05/29/2024 to 06/14/2024
$68,405 - $181,216 per year
GS 9 - 14
2 vacancies in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
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No
DE-24-060-JLM
793261400
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) The public Veterans
The position is located in the Office of Operations, Office of Industries and Competitiveness Analysis, Chemicals and Textiles Division. The ideal candidate will have formal academic training in organic or inorganic chemistry or chemical engineering, have an understanding of organic chemical structure, and may have work experience in the chemical industry (e.g. chemical economics, marketing, or business). Such a candidate is inquisitive, shows initiative, and possesses the skills to obtain and analyze a broad range of industry specific trade and related information from U.S. and foreign producers of chemical products, U.S. importers, U.S. purchasers, trade associations, and other sources. Your typical work assignments may include:
You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates any of the following specialized experience: (i) The production of goods and services in international trade; (ii)The technical and economic factors influencing international trade and competitiveness;(iii) Commodity and trade data collection methods and analytical techniques; and (iv) U.S. trade laws, agreements, and policies regulating international commerce.
OR
Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B., or J.D., if related. You must submit a copy of your transcript to show you meet this requirement.
To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates all of the following specialized experience which would include one or more of: (i) demonstrated knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets, as it relates to the chemicals industry; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of oral communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team.
OR
Education: Possession of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in chemistry, international trade, international relations, economics, business, finance, or other trade related field is fully qualifying at the GS-11 level.
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.
GS-09: To substitute education for specialized experience, you must possess Master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B., or J.D., if related. You must submit a copy of your transcript to show you meet this requirement
GS-11: To substitute education for specialized experience, you must possess Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in chemistry, international trade, international relations, economics, business, finance, or other trade related field is fully qualifying at the GS-11 level. If related; or you may combine specialized experience and doctorial level education which totals at least 100 percent. (school transcript required by closing date).
At the GS-12 level: There is no substitution of education for experience.
At the GS-13 level: There is no substitution of education for experience.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered, you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP, you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also, you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.
Severely disabled persons program information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/
Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf
Assessment Question: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12420229
Vacancy ID number: DE-24-060-JLM
Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The self-assessment questions are related to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies (KSA's). You do not have to respond to the KSA's.
Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.
Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
If referred all relevant documents submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score.
Due weight shall be given to performance appraisals and awards in accordance with 5 CFR § 335.103(b)(3).
Your experience is also evaluated using an assessment questionnaire, which is available at the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12420229
To receive consideration, you must complete the self-assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below by
1. Resume: Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.
2. Self-assessment questionnaire: A completed job-specific questionnaire should be submitted through your Application Manager account.
3. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles.
You must submit the following documents:
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/14/2024 to receive consideration.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.
3. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
4. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
The Vacancy ID is 12420229
Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the More Information link under the application status for this position.
You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:
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/793261400. 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. International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) is an independent, nonpartisan, quasi-judicial federal agency established by Congress with a range of trade-related mandates. The Commission adjudicates whether: (1) dumped or subsidized imports injure a domestic industry; (2) surges of fairly traded imports injure a domestic industry; and (3) imports infringe a domestic intellectual property right or otherwise unfairly injure a domestic industry. In addition, the Commission provides independent, objective, and timely analysis of trade and competitiveness issues to the President, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), and Congress; and maintains the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.
This position is also being announced under Job Announcement Number MS-24-060-JLM. Please review that announcement to determine if you are eligible for consideration under Merit Staffing Procedures.
