Supervisory International Trade Compliance Analyst

Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates Opening and closing dates09/16/2021 to 09/22/2021 Service Competitive Pay scale & grade

GS 14

Salary $122,530 to $159,286 per year Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Duties SummaryThis announcement is being advertised under Merit Promotion, 11223810. You must apply to each announcement if you wish to be considered under both. This position is located in the Department of Commerce,International Trade Administration, Washington, District of Columbia. The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and management to all assigned activities.Responsibilities The incumbent directs a complex, professional, administrative function of a sensitive and highly visible nature, which supports the implementation and enforcement of the AD/CVD laws and other international trade programs and activities. The incumbent oversees an enforcement team in E&C's AD/CVD Operations unit that administers the antidumping and countervailing duty laws, regulations and programs. The incumbent communicates and presents complex issues, both orally and in writing; provides background and recommendations for action to senior officials. The incumbent identifies issues, develops approaches for problem-solving, and supports management in solving critical trade policy problems. The incumbent supervises a team of compliance analysts responsible for: analyzing petitions submitted by domestic manufacturers, producers and trade associations alleging unfair trading practices; conducting Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) investigations resulting from such petitions; and preparing instructions to U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding the collection of duties on outstanding orders. Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Supervisory status Yes Promotion Potential 14 Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.A probationary period may be required.Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.License required: NoPre-employment physical required: NoBargaining Unit Position: NoFinancial Disclosure: If you are hired, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days after appointment.Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid. QualificationsApplicants must demonstrate that they meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below.Specialized Experience:GS-14: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, performing the following duties: Ensuring the effectiveness of relevant Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) program activities;Analyzing petitions submitted by domestic manufactures, producers, or trade associations alleging unfair trading practices; andCoordinating the direction and management of Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) proceedings as they relate to international trade.NOTE(s): Experience: Your resume must support your claim of experience or you may be found ineligible.All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.NOTE: 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 Education may not be used or combined to qualify for this position. Additional informationThis position is at the full performance level. This is a supervisory position. Under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. You may also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of Commerce requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for a Secret clearance as a condition of placement in this High Risk position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. The physical worksite for this position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. However, the International Trade Administration is currently under a maximum telework posture due to the COVID-19 pandemic; therefore, this position is currently under a 100 percent telework schedule. The position's telework schedule will likely change in the future when International Trade Administration moves away from its maximum telework posture. At that time, the incumbent will be expected to report to the physical work site in accordance with the updated status requirements of their supervisor. The nature and scope of future telework opportunities will be subject to the unit's telework policy, any applicable bargaining unit agreements, and supervisory approval. Non-compliance with the supervisor's telework-schedule requirement could result in adverse action, including separation.Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) or an official statement from your command if currently on active duty that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and the required supporting documents listed on that form. For more information on veterans' preference see .Career Transition Assistance Program: This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) will be eligible if it is determined that they have exceeded the minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a rating of 85 out of 100; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use an Assessment Questionnaire to place you in one of three categories based on your experience, education and training. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are: Knowledge of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) laws, regulations, and programs sufficient to manage AD/CVD enforcement staff and programs.Ability to organize and manage a team to accomplish the timely administration of AD/CVD proceedings by applying a range of management doctrines, concepts, theories, and techniques.Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely, orally, and in writing. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of three pre-defined categories. These categories are "gold," "silver," and "bronze." Your resume and/or optional cover letter must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Candidates placed in the "gold" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: The Category Rating Process does not add veteran's preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). For more information on category rating, please go to:hr.commerce.gov/s/groups/public/@doc/@cfoasa/@ohrm/documents/content/prod01_009474.pdf. Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance Secret Drug test required No Position sensitivity and riskNCS/High RiskTrust determination processCredentialingThis job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. The public U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency All U.S. Citizens This job is also open in another announcement to: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Family of overseas employees Federal employees - Competitive service Individuals with disabilities Land & base management Military spouses Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista Special authorities Veterans