This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Office of Economic Affairs. **Notice: More than one selection may be made within 90 days of the issuance of the certificate, if additional vacancies occur. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied.

Duties

As an International Economist, GS-0110-13/14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Provides applied economic analytical support required for the successful operation of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Develops methodological and approach for research, builds relevant empirical models. Assists in preparation of economic assessments of foreign and U.S. policies, measures and practices related to trade to determine their impact on U.S. interests. Works with USTR monitoring and enforcement staff to prepare economic analyses and data necessary to support U.S. challenges.

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
• Résumé and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Transcripts are required at the time of application. Degree: economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Examples of qualifying experience include: 1. individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; 2. supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or 3. teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. Experience in related fields that did not involve the use and understanding of economic principles and theories may not be used as qualifying experience for these positions. 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. AND 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 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or private sector which includes:1) Applying international economics related to trade at the theoretical and empirical levels; AND 2) Assisting with economic analytical support related data analysis and statistical work to include empirical models; AND 3) Assisting with preparation of economic assessments of foreign and U.S. policies, measures and practices related to trade to determine their impact on U.S. interests.; AND 4) Drafting economic analyses and/or briefings for senior level review. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or private sector which includes: 1) Applying international economics related to trade at the theoretical and empirical levels; AND 2) Providing economic analytical expertise related data analysis and statistical work to include empirical models; AND 3) Preparing economic assessments of foreign and U.S. policies, measures and practices related to trade to determine their impact on U.S. interests; AND 4) Communicating in person and in writing, the substance and conclusions of economic analyses to senior U.S. government officials and general audiences. 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

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTE: 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]