This position is located in the Office of Economic Affairs and Innovation and Intellectual Property.

Duties

As a Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative (DAUSTR), GS-301-15, your typical work assignments may include the following: As the Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative's (DAUSTR) principal expert and senior advisor on all trade negotiations and initiatives. The incumbent coordinates U.S. trade policy on assigned area. Lead or participate in U.S. delegations to international trade negotiations and conferences on issues affecting assigned area. Prepare positions and strategies for consultations and negotiations with foreign governments on trade issues in assigned area. Assists in these consultations when required. Plan and conduct economic analytical studies and develops 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. Prepare 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. Explain and defend 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

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Selective Service registration is required.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• You must be able to obtain and hold a Top-Secret security clearance.
• 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.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
• Relocation expenses are not authorized. Other recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• The agency requires 30 days on site before being eligible to participate in the telework and/or alternate work schedule program.

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 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirements:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector performing the following duties: 1) Serving as principal expert or senior advisor to senior government officials on trade negotiations or trade initiatives; AND 2) Leading U. S. delegations or participates as the senior representative for a government department or agency to international trade negotiations, engagement, or conferences; AND 3) Explaining or defending trade policies to foreign governments, the public, the press, and the Congress; AND 4) Planning and conducting economic analysis or legal/policy analysis regarding international trade issues with respect to intellectual property or economic affairs in connection with the negotiation, administration, and enforcement of international trade agreements; AND 5) Directing or serving as the lead department or agency representative in interagency working groups or task forces on international trade. Desirable Qualifications: Incumbent must possess mastery level experience involving intellectual property or economic analysis in connection with negotiation, administration, of international trade agreements. 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]