This position is located in the United States International Trade Commission, Office of Operations, Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements (TATA) and reports to the Associate Director of TATA. Serves as an International Trade Specialist and technical expert in support of the Commission's efforts in relation to maintaining the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States and associated tariff and trade program data, as well as other work required to support the Commission's missions.

Duties

As an International Trade Specialist, you will maintain chapters of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) involving products assigned each time the HTS is revised. You will review the HTS and related documents with the objective of identifying issues or inconsistencies and you will review and analyze feedback on the HTS and related documents. You will also perform research and analysis on customs and tariff issues, the Trade Agreements program, and domestic and international nomenclature matters. You will produce written reports and presentations synthesizing your research and analysis. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining tariff and trade program data and monitoring sources affecting the HTS, in addition to other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You will be required to successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Males born after 12/03/59 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

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 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 REQUIREMENT To qualify at the GS-7 level, you must meet one of the following requirements: 1 full academic year of graduate level education; or a Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement, in the upper one-third of your graduating class; or have a GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on your official transcript, or based on courses completed during your final 2 years; OR one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Work experience must show familiarity with international trade issues, ability to analyze large data sets, attention to detail, aptitude for customer service and problem solving, and ability to take direction and work as a team. Your resume must clearly document this experience. To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates all of the following: (1) Experience working on or studying international trade issues, (2) experience analyzing large data sets, (3) experience utilizing quantitative or qualitative software or tools (i.e., Excel, Access), (4) experience organizing and tracking multiple deadlines and projects, (5) experience writing analytical reports. OR GS-9 level, you may qualify using one of the following options: SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or LL.B. or J.D., in a field of study such as international policy, international commerce, international management, intercultural relations, international development, global economy, government and foreign affairs, international business, international trade, international economics, international affairs, international relations, or other related fields of study. -OR- COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:A combination of education and experience as described above. Note: Only graduate education in excess of one year is qualifying for combination. or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related 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.

Education

There is no positive education requirement for this position. See Qualifications Above.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Office of Tariff Affairs and Trade Agreements 500 E St SW Washington, DC 20436 US
• Name: Steve Parker
• Email: [email protected]