Duties
This position is also being announced under Job Announcement Number MP-24-067-SP. Please review that announcement to determine if you are eligible for consideration under the Merit Promotion criteria.
As an International Trade Specialist, you will maintain chapters of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) involving products assigned each time the HTS is revised. You will review the HTS and related documents with the objective of identifying issues or inconsistencies and you will review and analyze feedback on the HTS and related documents. You will also perform research and analysis on customs and tariff issues, the Trade Agreements program, and domestic and international nomenclature matters. You will produce written reports and presentations synthesizing your research and analysis. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining tariff and trade program data and monitoring sources affecting the HTS, in addition to other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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.
BASIC REQUIREMENT
To qualify at the GS-7 level, you must meet one of the following requirements: 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or a Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, in the upper one-third of your graduating class; or have a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or based on courses completed during your final 2 years; OR one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Work experience must show familiarity with international trade issues, ability to analyze large data sets, attention to detail, aptitude for customer service and problem solving, and ability to take direction and work as a team. Your resume must clearly document this experience.
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 all of the following: (1) Experience working on or studying international trade issues, (2) experience analyzing large data sets, (3) experience utilizing quantitative or qualitative software or tools (i.e., Excel, Access), (4) experience organizing and tracking multiple deadlines and projects, (5) experience writing analytical reports.
OR
GS-9 level, you may qualify using one of the following options:
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A combination of education and experience as described above. Note: Only graduate education in excess of one year is qualifying for combination. or
Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position. See Qualifications Above.
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
Additional Information
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 https://www.sss.gov
Foreign Education Credential Interpretation: https://www.naces.org/members
DD-214: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
SF-15 (veterans claiming 10-point preference): https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/SF15-13.pdf
Special hiring authorities for veterans: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/special-hiring-authorities/#content
Severely disabled persons program information: https://www.opm.gov/about-us/careers-at-opm/individuals-with-disabilities/
Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: Occupational Questionnaire - OPM Form 1203-FX This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C.
Assessment Question: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12516951
Vacancy ID number: DE-24-067-SP
This is a bargaining unit position (LOCAL 2211, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO).
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.
This position is also being announced under Job Announcement Number MP-24-067-SP. Please review that announcement to determine if you are eligible for consideration under the Merit Promotion criteria.
As an International Trade Specialist, you will maintain chapters of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) involving products assigned each time the HTS is revised. You will review the HTS and related documents with the objective of identifying issues or inconsistencies and you will review and analyze feedback on the HTS and related documents. You will also perform research and analysis on customs and tariff issues, the Trade Agreements program, and domestic and international nomenclature matters. You will produce written reports and presentations synthesizing your research and analysis. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining tariff and trade program data and monitoring sources affecting the HTS, in addition to other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
- You will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.
- You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
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.
BASIC REQUIREMENT
To qualify at the GS-7 level, you must meet one of the following requirements: 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or a Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, in the upper one-third of your graduating class; or have a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or based on courses completed during your final 2 years; OR one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Work experience must show familiarity with international trade issues, ability to analyze large data sets, attention to detail, aptitude for customer service and problem solving, and ability to take direction and work as a team. Your resume must clearly document this experience.
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 all of the following: (1) Experience working on or studying international trade issues, (2) experience analyzing large data sets, (3) experience utilizing quantitative or qualitative software or tools (i.e., Excel, Access), (4) experience organizing and tracking multiple deadlines and projects, (5) experience writing analytical reports.
OR
GS-9 level, you may qualify using one of the following options:
- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or LL.B. or J.D., in a field of study 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.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A combination of education and experience as described above. Note: Only graduate education in excess of one year is qualifying for combination. or
- 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
- LL.B. or J.D., if related
Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position. See Qualifications Above.
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
Additional Information
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 https://www.sss.gov
Foreign Education Credential Interpretation: https://www.naces.org/members
DD-214: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/
SF-15 (veterans claiming 10-point preference): https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/SF15-13.pdf
Special hiring authorities for veterans: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans/special-hiring-authorities/#content
Severely disabled persons program information: https://www.opm.gov/about-us/careers-at-opm/individuals-with-disabilities/
Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: Occupational Questionnaire - OPM Form 1203-FX This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C.
- 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Commission. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.
Assessment Question: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12516951
Vacancy ID number: DE-24-067-SP
This is a bargaining unit position (LOCAL 2211, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO).
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.