This position is located in the Office of Industry and Competitiveness Analysis, Natural Resources and Energy Division of the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC). Economist within ICA maintain technical expertise related to the performance and global competitiveness of U.S. industries and the impact of international trade and trade policies on those industries. The Commission may offer recruitment incentives for this position.

Duties

The incumbent serves as an International Economist in the Office of Industry and Competitiveness Analysis, Natural Resources and Energy Division, covering the portfolio for Forest Products Industries. Independently performs complex research, analysis, project management, and associated· functions which address mission elements critical to agency priorities and objectives; develops and implements significant new project strategies; analyzes key trade and competitiveness issues and contributes to significant agency investigations, decisions, and determinations; participates as a technical advisor for negotiating teams; represents the Commission authoritatively to key industry sectors and associations; plans and manages major and high-priority projects which are central to the agency mission. As an International Economist you will: Develop in-depth industry, market, and technical product knowledge in assigned areas; Assist in the development and implementation of project strategies; analyze key trade and competitiveness issues; and contribute to significant agency investigations, decisions, and determinations; Prepare a variety of standard written materials; Prepare and deliver formal briefings for internal stakeholders; Work independently as a member of a team, perform research, analysis, and associated functions which address mission elements critical to agency priorities and objectives; Participate with negotiating teams representing the Commission to key industry sectors and associations and participates on major projects which are central to the agency mission.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• You may be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement
• You must be able to pass a background investigation
• You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/59
• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

Qualifications

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national service programs (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. Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below by the closing date of this announcement. Education may only be substituted in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/management-and-program-analysis-series-0343/. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must have the general and specialized experience outlined below which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. 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 basic, 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 Education requirement for all applicants: Possession of BA or higher degree in Economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus. You are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) to verify this requirement. AND To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level obtained in the Federal service or in the private or non-profit sector. Specialized experience would include one (1) or more of: (i) as related to major forest products industries, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of written communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team. OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree; OR master's or equivalent graduate degree. To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience would include two (2) or more of: (i) as related to major forest products industries, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of written communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team. OR Possession of a PhD in Economics, that provided academic preparation which would allow performance of the full range of professional work of the position within a short period of time, may be substituted for the experience requirement above, and is fully qualifying at the grade 11 level. To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have one of the following: At least one year of specialized experience obtained in the private or public sector that is equivalent to the GS-11 level. Specialized experience would include three (3) or more of: (i) as related to major forest products industries, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of written communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience obtained in the private or public sector that is equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience would include ALL of the following: (i) as related to major forest products industries, knowledge of trade laws and regulations, current trade and market conditions, factors of competitiveness in the United States and leading global markets; (ii) identifying and obtaining economic and trade information, and in processing and manipulating data; (iii) preparing a variety of written materials on complex topics and submitting written materials to others for editorial and technical review, as a demonstration of written communication skills; and (iv) planning, designing, carrying out, and leading projects, studies, or other work, as part of a team.

Education

This occupation has a positive education and specialized experience requirement. Specifics are detailed below:

Basic Education requirement for all applicants:

Possession of BA or higher degree in Economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting or calculus. You are required to submit a copy of your transcript(s) to verify this requirement.

At the GS-09 level: 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree

At the GS-11 level: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree.

At the GS-12 level: There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

At the GS-13 level: There is no substitution of education for experience at this level.

You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable, however, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. A listing of these accredited organizations can be found on the Department of Education's website - US Department of Education. Another listing of services that an perform this evaluation is available at the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: http://www.naces.org/members.htm.

Contacts

• Address Office of Industry and Competitiveness Analysis 500 E St SW Washington, DC 20436 US
• Name: Jodelle Miller
• Email: [email protected]