The positions are located in the following offices: African Affairs, Agriculture, Environment, Labor and Services and Investments **Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1) Serving as principal expert or senior advisor to senior government officials on trade negotiations or trade initiatives; AND 2) Leading U. S. delegations or participates as the senior representative for a government department or agency to international trade negotiations, engagement, or conferences; AND 3) Explaining or defending trade policies to foreign governments, the public, the press, and the Congress; AND 4) Planning and conducting analysis or legal/policy analysis regarding international trade issues in connection with the negotiation, administration, and enforcement of international trade agreements; AND 5) Directing or serving as the lead department or agency representative in interagency working groups or task forces on international trade. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.
As a Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative, GS-301-15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Lead or participate in U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences on issues affecting assigned countries and issues. Prepare positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on trade issues in assigned area. Assist in these consultations when required. Plan and conduct economic analytical studies and develop reports and recommendations for U.S. policy positions on issues related to negotiation, administration of trade agreements with foreign governments, and enforcement relating to assigned area. Prepare Congressional testimony, respond to controlled correspondence, briefing materials, summary statements and speeches for the U.S. Trade Representative and Deputy U.S. Trade Representatives on trade issues related to assigned area. Explain and defend the Administration's trade policies to foreign governments, the public, the press and the Congress. Represent USTR in contact with interagency counterparts, foreign government officials, and stakeholders regarding assigned area. Assist in management of the staff and administrative functions in the assigned office, including serving as Acting Assistant USTR in the absence of the AUSTR.