This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The incumbent serves as Senior Trade Representative in Beijing, responsible for providing support in the development, coordination and implementation of U.S. trade policy strategies with China. The selectee will be temporarily assigned to Washington, DC until all travel arrangements are final for relocation to Beijing, China. Mandarin language skills are preferred, but not mandatory

Duties

As a Senior Trade Representative (Beijing) (Minister Counselor for Trade Affairs), SL-0301-00, your typical work assignments may include the following: Supports senior USTR officials in connection with developing and implementing the U.S. trade trade policy agenda with China. Represents the USTR on a broad range of policymaking and negotiating assignments . Serves as a member of the Embassy's country team and the chief advisor on trade policy matters within the Embassy. Leads research effort in Beijing to understand restrictive PRC trade and market access policies, particularly ones that discriminate against U.S. goods and services in the Chinese economy. Participates in interagency and intergovernmental discussions on formulation and implementation of U.S. economic policy. Meets regularly in the U.S. and abroad with foreign government officials and U.S. private industry representatives to discuss trade problems and concerns and provide advice in developing policy and negotiating strategies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess all of the Professional/Technical Qualifications listed. These qualifications would typically be acquired through education, senior level experience, and training which reflect progressive development and achievement in leading and managing a comprehensive program in a complex organization. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a senior level (GS-15 level or equivalent) which demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position, including progressively broad and complex experience directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) below. Qualification Requirements: You must submit a separate narrative statement that addresses each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position. 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. If you do not submit a separate statement addressing the MTQs, you will not receive consideration for the position. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): All applicants must submit written statements (narrative or bullet format acceptable) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. 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.' MTQ 1. Describe your experience in all facets of trade issues with China. In your response, please include your knowledge and understanding of U.S. policies regarding trade relations with China. MTQ 2. Describe your experience developing policy positions on issues relating to negotiation and administration of U.S. trade agreements. MTQ 3. Describe your knowledge and understanding of domestic and international laws, rules and regulations as they relate to and affect trade policy. MTQ 4. Describe your skillset preparing written analyses of international trade issues and policy options papers and in making oral presentations of technical information. MTQ 5. Describer your experience securing the cooperation of Chinese government and other foreign counterparts, government and other high-ranking officials.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

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