Supervisory International Trade Analyst

Summary

An independent Federal agency, the U.S. International Commission provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff and competitiveness issues; hears and decides import injury cases; and publishes the United States’ tariff schedule.

You will find a working environment throughout the Commission that is dedicated to the development of your technical skills and a commitment to provide balance between your work and personal life.

Duties

• The incumbent is a Supervisory International Trade Analyst in the Office of Investigations.
• As a supervisor, you will lead, manage and provide expertise in the conduct of import injury investigations and other international trade-related projects in the office.
• The incumbent is responsible for providing leadership and overall direction and coordination to interdisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of Commission rules, procedures, and policy as it relates to performing statutory investigations.
• You will personally be responsible for insuring that the Commission’s equal employment opportunity goals and objectives and the collective bargaining agreement are supported.
• Incumbent duties will include: Leading and coordinating teams and work plans that result in high-quality reports on the products, industries, and markets that are the subject of import injury investigations, in accordance with Commission rules, policies, and time schedules.
• Recruiting, hiring employees, and developing a professional workforce; identifying and recommending training and development opportunities, evaluating performance, providing guidance and feedback to others to help enhance their skills, gain new knowledge, and improve their performance.
• Planning and outlining project objectives to achieve Commission goals, while insuring sufficient resources to complete projects in the allotted time with adequate rigor and high-quality analysis; assigning and reviewing work for completeness, accuracy, and objectivity by providing continuous performance feedback and rating employee performance.
• Participating, serving as a member of, and contributing substantively to, agency-wide committees and working groups, and addressing agency and personnel performance, human capital projects, process analysis and improvement, and other programmatic and administrative initiatives.
• Creating a work environment and culture that challenges and motivates others to succeed; developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships both within and outside the Commission; building coalitions using tactful and diplomatic approaches with key stakeholders.
• Imparting expertise and providing assistance on a formal and informal basis to the Commissioners, their staff, Congress, other federal agencies, international organizations, and the public on international trade-related issues, including import injury, trade remedy, or antidumping/ countervailing duties.

Education

While there is no education requirement for this position, the ideal and most successful candidate should possess a professional body of knowledge related to this position.

This would typically be obtained by possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in the fields of international trade/relations, economics, business administration, or other fields directly related to the production of goods and services in international trade.

Such theoretical knowledge ideally would include an understanding of the technical and economic factors influencing international trade and competitiveness, commodity and trade collection methods and analytical.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. Trade and Technical Expertise Quality Assurance of Work Product Managing People Oral and Written Communication BASIS OF RATING: You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents). If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a structured panel interview process, which will include between 2 and 4 members.

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/12982127

Required Documents

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. Cover Letter. This is optional. 3. SF-50.
• Current and former federal employees must submit a copy of an SF-50, “Notification of Personnel Action,” which documents your highest permanent grade/step/salary held.
• Award SF-50s typically don’t contain your grade/step/salary. 4.
• Due Weight: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years.
• Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award 24 | Merit Promotion & Staffing Policy Personnel Handbook documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official.
• The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
• If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available.
• Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level. 5. Performance Appraisal.
• If you are a current or former federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months. If you do not have one, you must submit a statement.