This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Trade Representative. 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.

Duties

As a DEPUTY ASSISTANT US TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, GS-0301-15, 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 South and Central Asia, the incumbent coordinates U.S. trade policy on assigned area. Leads or participates in U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences on issues affecting assigned area. Prepares positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on trade issues in assigned area. Assists in these consultations when required. Plans and conducts economic analytical studies and develop 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. Prepares 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. Explains and defends 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 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.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Subject to a Single-Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or Tier 5 equivalent investigation which must be favorably adjudicated.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 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 Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. 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 must demonstrate all of the following: 1) Advising on trade negotiations and initiatives, coordinating U.S. trade policy; AND 2) Leading or participating in U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences on issues; AND 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 education substitution for this position.

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]