Supervisory International Trade Compliance Analyst

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as: Applying technical knowledge of antidumping and countervailing duty (AD/CVD) programs or related international trade enforcement activities to evaluate program issues and contribute to program oversight; Developing or recommending policies or courses of action, advising decision-makers, and communicating or advocating positions with stakeholders to build support or address competing interests; and Leading employees, projects, programs, or other work activities to achieve organizational objectives.

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards.

This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Occupational-Series Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government. 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.

As a Supervisory International Trade Compliance Analyst, you will perform the following duties: Evaluates/analyzes petitions submitted by domestic manufacturers, producers, and trade associations alleging unfair trading practices; conducts Antidumping/Countervailing Duty investigations resulting from such petitions during which the practices of foreign businesses and governments are queried and investigated; issues orders subjecting imports to offsetting duties when dumping or subsidization and injury is found; conducts administrative reviews and sunset reviews of existing and new AD/CVD orders; recommends revocation, termination or extension of existing AD/CVD orders; and prepares instructions to the U.S.

Customs and Border Patrol regarding the collection of duties on outstanding orders. Participates actively in formulating, developing, implementing, and ensuring the effectiveness of E&C's policies with respect to the AD/CVD enforcement. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Evaluates work performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to incumbents on both work and administrative matters; identifies developmental and training needs of incumbents, providing or arranging for needed development and training; finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work directed; and develops performance standards. Reviews accomplishment of incumbents and the program in terms of product/process quality, quantity, applicability and timeliness.

Accepts, amends, or rejects work. Ensures that the methods used to support the objectives and that technical recommendations are sound and appropriate. Develops the work plan, prioritizes work, and makes assignments considering difficulty and complexity of work and incumbent capabilities. Provides assistance, advice, and/or recommendations to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for AD/CVD Operations; and serves on panels and groups addressing critical policy issues.

Participates on United States Government delegations, negotiating teams, and other groups dealing with AD/CVD issues; and may be required to deliver briefings, speeches and papers at seminars and other gatherings as authoritative representation.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory International Trade Compliance Analyst GS-1801-15, full performance level, GS-15, positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This position is also advertised under ITA-EC-ST-27-13091042, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.