This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Trade Representative, APEC or Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The incumbent serves as the Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative (DAUSTR) for assigned area and advisor to the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for assigned unit/office. Only current USTR Permanent Federal Employees are eligible to apply.

Duties

As a Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative, GS-301-15, your typical work assignments may include the following: As the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative's (AUSTR) principal expert and senior advisor on all trade negotiations and initiatives involving APEC or Southeast Asia and the Pacific, the incumbent coordinates U.S. trade policy on assigned area. Lead or participate in U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences on issues affecting assigned area. Prepare positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on trade issues in assigned area. Assists in these consultations when required. Plan and conduct economic analytical studies and develops 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, responds 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. Represents USTR in contact with foreign government officials regarding assigned area.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration if a male born after December 31, 1959
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
• Direct Deposit is required
• RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID
• Suitability for Federal employment
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Qualifications

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 OPM Qualification Standards. 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, GS-14 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: Specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience must demonstrate expert knowledge of U.S. trade policy including provisions of existing U.S. trade legislation and related administrative regulations as well as trade and tariff policies related to assigned area. Specialized experience must demonstrate all of the following: 1. Advising on trade negotiations and initiatives involving APEC or Southeast Asia and the Pacific, coordinating U.S. trade policy; 2. Leading or participating in U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences on issues; 3. Preparing positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on trade issues; and 4. Planning and conducting economic analytical studies and developing reports and recommendations for U.S. policy positions on issues related to negotiation, administration of trade agreements with foreign governments, and enforcement. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience.

Contacts

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