Saturday, September 18, 2010

Federal Govt: International Trade Specialist

Organization:Department of Commerce - International Trade Administration

Website: DoC

Title: International Trade Specialist

Location: Washington, DC

Compensation: $51,630.00 - $97,333.00 annually, plus federal benefits

Description:
The position supports a country portfolio of four to six countries in the region. The incumbent will be responsible for a range of duties including budget, personnel, event management, and administrative. The position requires a high level of interaction with the Senior Commercial Officers and their staff in the Commercial Service's Central and Eastern European/Russian post. The incumbent will be the primary contact person in headquarters for post day to day operations and act as the post advocate and spokesperson. Additionally the incumbent will work closely with the Regional Director and ITA headquarter staff on a variety of duties including; special projects; market research and trade promotion events; regional performance measures and dashboards; preparing regional analysis and reports; participating in Europe Team events and regional working groups; and monitoring regional market research. The position also supports government trade programs and events and disseminates trade information and materials on the region to U.S. businesses and associations.

Qualifications:
GS-9: One year of specialized experience equivalent
to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service. Specialized
experience is defined as experience researching and analysis of trade data and information.

GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to
at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service. Specialized
experience is defined as experience analyzing foreign trade policies
and their impact on commercial relations and/or U.S. business; knowledge of principles and factors which influence trade and trade positions of various industries and/or countries.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of
knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following
areas:

1. Knowledge of the dynamics, concepts and practices of international trade.
2. Knowledge of the Central Eastern Europe and Russia region.
3. Ability to coordinate assignments and manage varied tasks.
4. Ability to analyze budgets and coordinate work of personnel. 

To Apply: Apply here by October 1, 2010.

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