As an Investigative Analyst, administers and coordinates the Vessel-Operating Common Carrier, Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier and Ocean Freight Fowarding Review Audit Program and the Ocean Transportation Intermediaries (OTI) Compliance Program; administers the internal review process for noncompliant OTIs; conducts preliminary review of requests for enforcement action; and provides research and analytical assistance for cases under the Shipping Act of 1984 and other statutes.

Duties

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has experience administering and coordinating international ocean documentation relating to Ocean Transportation Intermediary transactions (i.e.: a customs broker, direct importer or exporter, etc.) They have strong analytical skills and experience performing reviews and investigations to ensure compliance with program initiatives, particularly with the shipping industry. They also have the ability to administer and coordinate auditing programs that impact the mission of an organization or business, as related to the shipping industry.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: GS-11: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Analyzing information obtained from case files, reports, industry representatives, and/or commercial and agency databases to determine alleged or suspected violations statues and regulations in international trade; Applying analytical, evaluative and research techniques to identify and evaluate data obtained from various sources and preparing investigative and/or audit reports; and Communicating with parties in the international trade industry, general public, and/or state and local entities on investigative or audit matters. OR Have Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. OR Have a combination of experience and education described in A and B above which, when combined, equals 100% of the total specialized experience for this position. Only graduate education in excess of that required for a master's degree or equivalent may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. GS-12: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Analyzing and evaluating licensing, certification and/or practices regarding individuals or entities operating in international maritime trade or maritime transportation to prepare reports or recommendations; Analyzing information obtained from case files, reports and commercial and agency databases to determine suspected violations of shipping statutes and regulations; and Communicating program-related information or assistance to the general public pertaining to compliance with, or enforcement of government statutes, regulations and policies in the maritime industry. GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Analyzing and evaluating licensing, certification and/o r practices regarding individuals or entities operating in international trade or transportation to prepare reports or recommendations; Reviewing/assessing maritime transportation business practices and procedures and compliance with import/export procedures in the U.S. international trade; Participating in audits of books and records of regulated entities or participants involved in the international trade or transportation activities; and Evaluating need for edits, updates or license amendments to agency records and databases; and facilitating communication with agency headquarters contacts, the maritime industry, and the general public. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. It is your responsibility to ensure your resume states complete information for each job entry. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year (MM/YYYY), and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

Education

For the GS-11: please refer to the Qualifications section for additional information on substituting education for experience. Transcripts required, please see below for more information:

• EDUCATION DOCUMENTATION
  • For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
  • A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
  • If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the OPM instructions.

For the GS-12 and GS-13: there is no education substitution at these grade levels.

Contacts

• Address Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations, and Compliance 800 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20573 US
• Name: Vicky Schenck
• Phone: (202) 523-0213
• Email: [email protected]