This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), Central and South Asian Affairs Office. USTR is responsible for developing and coordinating U.S. international trade, commodity, and direct investment policy, overseeing bilateral and multilateral negotiations with other countries, and coordinating trade policy within the government through the interagency Trade Policy Staff Committee and Trade Policy Review Group.

Duties

As the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Central and South Asian Affairs, some of your typical work assignments will include: Develop and implement trade policy and develop negotiating strategy for trade issues with South Asia. Serve as the U.S. government's chief negotiator in bilateral trade negotiations with or related to the Central and South Asian region. Regularly meet in the U.S. and abroad with senior level representatives of foreign governments and U.S. private industry to discuss complex trade problems and evaluate their concerns and advice in developing policies and negotiating strategies. Participate in interagency and intergovernmental reviews of economic policy.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• A one year probationary period is required.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates must possess specialized experience at a senior level which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties described above; including progressively responsible supervisory or managerial experience demonstrating the ability to manage people and resources. You must submit a separate narrative statement that addresses each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position as well as the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) related to all positions in the Senior Executive Service. Your narrative statements should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification. Structure your statements in terms of the action taken, the context or environment in which the action was taken, and the outcome or results from such actions. You should write each statement with the vacancy in mind as all qualifications are directly related to the position being filled. Be sure to include appropriate training and awards when addressing your qualifications. Please limit your narrative statements to two pages per factor. For further information and tips on writing effective narrative statements, see OPM's publication 'A Guide to SES Qualifications available on the OPM website at: http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/GuidetoSESQuals_2010.pdf . If you do not submit a separate statement addressing these qualifications, you will not receive consideration for the position. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): You must address each technical qualification separately. You are required to respond to all technical qualifications. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application and you will be rated as 'ineligible.' Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following MTQs: MTQ 1: Describe your knowledge and experience with trade issues including a thorough understanding of the U.S. Government's policies and programs regarding trade relations with Central and South Asian Affairs. MTQ 2: Describe your expertise and understanding of domestic and international laws, rules, and/or regulations as they relate to and affect trade policy regarding Central and South Asian Affairs. MTQ 3: Describe your experience securing the cooperation of foreign counterparts, governments agencies, and other high ranking officials, and the ability to blend together diverse backgrounds and interests during negotiating sessions . MTQ 4: Describe your experience preparing written policy briefing and option papers, as well as in making presentations to senior level officials in the public and private sectors, including Congress, and to foreign government officials on technical information and policy issues. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the SES under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five executive core qualifications. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. Your narrative must address each ECQ separately and should contain one or two examples per ECQ describing your experiences and accomplishments/results. The narrative should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions. Applicants should not enter "Refer to Resume" to describe your experiences. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to see the resume are considered incomplete and may not receive further consideration. The narrative must not exceed 10 pages. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certificate of Completion of SESCDP) of your eligibility for appointment to the SES. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. ECQ 2: Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. ECQ 3: Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organization goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. ECQ 4: Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5: Building Coalitions - This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of the United State Trade Representative 725 17th Street Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]