International Trade Specialist GS-1140-09/11/12/13, (DE/CR)
Company Name:
Department Of Commerce
All qualified U.S. Citizens or Nationals. Permanent Full-Time Competitive: Career/Career-Conditional This position is located in the International Trade Administration's (ITA) US and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) Global Markets, U.S. Department of Commerce field office in Boston, Massachusetts.
USFCS and Global Markets , a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, assists companies through in-depth export counseling and consulting, market intelligence, business matchmaking, trade advocacy, commercial diplomacy, and a variety of other international trade promotion programs.
USFCS and Global Markets is looking for a highly motivated international trade specialist who will enjoy working in an exciting, mission-driven organization. This candidate will serve as an international trade specialist of USFCS and the Boston U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC), be responsible for developing a local client base; managing various ITA programs and functions within Massachusetts; and working with companies and world-class public and private sector partners to enhance as well as further the goals and objectives of the agency. The ideal candidate will have experience in international trade; strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; and proven experience promoting and implementing a vision that fosters organizational excellence.
This position is currently located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston USEAC collaborates very closely with numerous Commonwealth of Massachusetts international trade offices, other U.S. government export promotion agencies, industry associations, city and town economic development bureaus, and additional partners located throughout Massachusetts.
This position reports to the Director of the Boston Office of Global Markets, U.S. Department of Commerce, and is part of the regional Northeast Network.
This position is also being advertised under announcement number ITA-Field-2015-0001 open to status candidates._ You must apply separately under each announcement to be considered for each announcement ._
A one-year probationary period may be required.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position will require completion of a moderate risk background investigation upon selection (Standard Form 86).
NOTES: This vacancy may be used to fill other International Trade Specialist, GS-1140-9/11/12/13 positions throughout ITA. The position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations, same grade/band requires the same qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement).
Must be U.S. Citizen or National to apply. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable ( ). Mobility agreement required. Must be suitable for Federal employment Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check. Qualification requirement must be met by closing date of announcement. The individual selected for this position will:
Plan, develop, and implement export programs and strategies for US companies;
Provide information on US Department of Commerce and other US government programs to support expanding trade;
Assist US companies in identifying and exploring export opportunities in overseas markets;
Respond to requests for information on market conditions, trade opportunities, and problems affecting trade in the region;
Analyze trade statistics and contribute to market research efforts;
Prepare summaries, articles, or short reports on current trade issues;
Develop and maintain appropriate contacts with US industry, US Government agencies, and international organizations involved in international trade.
_ There is no positive education requirement for the 1140 series. _
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility 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. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
To qualify at the GS-09 level:
You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience at this grade level is defined as:
Working with or advising on the export of goods and services to foreign countries and;
Researching trade and economic data.
OR
Education:
Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in 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
A combination of education and specialized experience.
To qualify at the GS-11 level:
You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next to lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience at this grade level is defined as:
Providing guidance on or assisting in the export of goods and services to foreign countries;
Researching, interpreting and analyzing trade and economic data and;
Working with trade statutes and regulations.
OR
Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree _or_3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree _or_LL.M., in 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 of graduate level education beyond the Master's level and specialized experience.
To qualify at the GS-12 level:
You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next to lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience at this grade level is defined as:
Providing counseling and crafting customized solutions involving the export of goods and services to foreign countries;
Researching, interpreting and analyzing trade and economic data;
Organizing export related initiatives and/or programs;
Building international trade-related partnerships an;
Working with trade statutes and regulations.
To qualify at the GS-13 level:
You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next to lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience at this grade level is defined as:
Counseling and crafting customized solutions involving the export of goods and services to foreign countries;
Creating and leading export-related initiatives and/or programs and;
Establishing and building partnerships in the international business community.
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 place in the gold category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
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.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
Knowledge of export marketing and promotion, foreign trade practices and international programs and policies.
Ability to counsel U.S. exporters or promote U.S. goods or services overseas.
Ability to coordinate public and private sector organizations or government agencies to develop a common agenda, policies, and programs.
Ability to conduct international business research and analyze foreign market data for the benefit of U.S. companies.
Ability to organize seminars, meetings, conferences and other events that involve a broad variety of participants.
Ability to work with a team to share information, collaborate on joint assignments and participate in project implementation.
Ability and technical skills in the areas of email, internet, client management systems (i.e. the use of MS Outlook, Office Suite and client management systems).
To preview questions please click here. Qualification requirements in 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 OPM's website at: . 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 . 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 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 or by phone at . The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional . Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must include information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duration of employment (mm/dd/yy - mm/dd/yy), hours per week, duties and accomplishments, salary, and your education. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position/s. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Member 4 DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service or other valid proof of eligibility (i.e., statement of service that shows service dates AND character of service). If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference #VeteransEmploymentAct1998.
Active Duty Service Members-- You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation if applicable (see other information).
Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation by the closing date of the announcement will result in lost consideration.
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 and clicking on Track Your Online Application. The four points of notification are:
1. Application Received or Application Incomplete
2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;
3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
4. Selected or Not Selected.
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.). ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: /
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
2. A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. !benefits.hms?orgId=9&jnum;=101520Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Department Of Commerce
All qualified U.S. Citizens or Nationals. Permanent Full-Time Competitive: Career/Career-Conditional This position is located in the International Trade Administration's (ITA) US and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) Global Markets, U.S. Department of Commerce field office in Boston, Massachusetts.
USFCS and Global Markets , a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce, assists companies through in-depth export counseling and consulting, market intelligence, business matchmaking, trade advocacy, commercial diplomacy, and a variety of other international trade promotion programs.
USFCS and Global Markets is looking for a highly motivated international trade specialist who will enjoy working in an exciting, mission-driven organization. This candidate will serve as an international trade specialist of USFCS and the Boston U.S. Export Assistance Center (USEAC), be responsible for developing a local client base; managing various ITA programs and functions within Massachusetts; and working with companies and world-class public and private sector partners to enhance as well as further the goals and objectives of the agency. The ideal candidate will have experience in international trade; strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills; and proven experience promoting and implementing a vision that fosters organizational excellence.
This position is currently located in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The Boston USEAC collaborates very closely with numerous Commonwealth of Massachusetts international trade offices, other U.S. government export promotion agencies, industry associations, city and town economic development bureaus, and additional partners located throughout Massachusetts.
This position reports to the Director of the Boston Office of Global Markets, U.S. Department of Commerce, and is part of the regional Northeast Network.
This position is also being advertised under announcement number ITA-Field-2015-0001 open to status candidates._ You must apply separately under each announcement to be considered for each announcement ._
A one-year probationary period may be required.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
This position will require completion of a moderate risk background investigation upon selection (Standard Form 86).
NOTES: This vacancy may be used to fill other International Trade Specialist, GS-1140-9/11/12/13 positions throughout ITA. The position must be alike (e.g.: within the same geographic locations, same grade/band requires the same qualifications as indicated in this vacancy announcement).
Must be U.S. Citizen or National to apply. Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable ( ). Mobility agreement required. Must be suitable for Federal employment Required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check. Qualification requirement must be met by closing date of announcement. The individual selected for this position will:
Plan, develop, and implement export programs and strategies for US companies;
Provide information on US Department of Commerce and other US government programs to support expanding trade;
Assist US companies in identifying and exploring export opportunities in overseas markets;
Respond to requests for information on market conditions, trade opportunities, and problems affecting trade in the region;
Analyze trade statistics and contribute to market research efforts;
Prepare summaries, articles, or short reports on current trade issues;
Develop and maintain appropriate contacts with US industry, US Government agencies, and international organizations involved in international trade.
_ There is no positive education requirement for the 1140 series. _
Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility 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. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
To qualify at the GS-09 level:
You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience at this grade level is defined as:
Working with or advising on the export of goods and services to foreign countries and;
Researching trade and economic data.
OR
Education:
Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in 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
A combination of education and specialized experience.
To qualify at the GS-11 level:
You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next to lower grade level (GS-09) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience at this grade level is defined as:
Providing guidance on or assisting in the export of goods and services to foreign countries;
Researching, interpreting and analyzing trade and economic data and;
Working with trade statutes and regulations.
OR
Education:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree _or_3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree _or_LL.M., in 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 of graduate level education beyond the Master's level and specialized experience.
To qualify at the GS-12 level:
You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next to lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience at this grade level is defined as:
Providing counseling and crafting customized solutions involving the export of goods and services to foreign countries;
Researching, interpreting and analyzing trade and economic data;
Organizing export related initiatives and/or programs;
Building international trade-related partnerships an;
Working with trade statutes and regulations.
To qualify at the GS-13 level:
You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next to lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service.
Specialized experience at this grade level is defined as:
Counseling and crafting customized solutions involving the export of goods and services to foreign countries;
Creating and leading export-related initiatives and/or programs and;
Establishing and building partnerships in the international business community.
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 place in the gold category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview.
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.
The scored occupational questionnaire will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response:
Knowledge of export marketing and promotion, foreign trade practices and international programs and policies.
Ability to counsel U.S. exporters or promote U.S. goods or services overseas.
Ability to coordinate public and private sector organizations or government agencies to develop a common agenda, policies, and programs.
Ability to conduct international business research and analyze foreign market data for the benefit of U.S. companies.
Ability to organize seminars, meetings, conferences and other events that involve a broad variety of participants.
Ability to work with a team to share information, collaborate on joint assignments and participate in project implementation.
Ability and technical skills in the areas of email, internet, client management systems (i.e. the use of MS Outlook, Office Suite and client management systems).
To preview questions please click here. Qualification requirements in 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 OPM's website at: . 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 . 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 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 or by phone at . The help desk is available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET
For instructions on submitting your application in another format, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in this vacancy announcement.
Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional . Your resume must indicate your citizenship and if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59. Your resume must include information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: job title, duration of employment (mm/dd/yy - mm/dd/yy), hours per week, duties and accomplishments, salary, and your education. For work in the Federal service, please include the grade level for the position/s. Your resume may be used to validate your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your Member 4 DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service or other valid proof of eligibility (i.e., statement of service that shows service dates AND character of service). If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans' preference #VeteransEmploymentAct1998.
Active Duty Service Members-- You must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the announcement closes. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. If the appropriate information is not submitted to confirm the discharge status, dates of service, etc., you will not be considered for this job opportunity under Veteran Preference procedures. To gain access to your DD-214 online please visit
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) documentation if applicable (see other information).
Education. If this position requires proof of higher education, you must submit an unofficial transcript or a list of courses that includes the following information: name of accredited institution, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation by the closing date of the announcement will result in lost consideration.
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 and clicking on Track Your Online Application. The four points of notification are:
1. Application Received or Application Incomplete
2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;
3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Eligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
4. Selected or Not Selected.
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.). ICTAP candidates will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's Career Transition Resources website at: /
ICTAP applicants MUST submit the following documents:
1. A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for failure to relocate; notice of disability annuity termination; certification from your former agency that it cannot place you after your recovery from a compensable injury; or certification from the National Guard Bureau or Military Department that you are eligible for disability retirement;
2. A copy of your SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action documenting your RIF separation, noting your positions, grade level, and duty location, and/or Agency certification of inability to place you through RPL, etc;
3. A copy of your latest performance appraisal including your rating; and
4. Any documentation from your agency that shows your current promotion potential.
NOAA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. !benefits.hms?orgId=9&jnum;=101520Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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