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Summary Serve on the International Services Trade Support Team, as a member of the coordinating body for; regional trade issues, collaborative trade resolution, emergency response, domestic partner communication, trade impact prevention, and trade negotiations. International Services provides leadership and collaborates with foreign counterparts at diplomatic, technical, and policy levels to promote science-based regulatory transparency that leads to safe agricultural trade. Responsibilities The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Provide analysis and strategic guidance to develop and promote trade policies that advance USDA goals. Collaborate with all relevant APHIS program staffs and IS overseas personnel to ensure effective and consistent communication on SPS trade issues in region of responsibility. Draft complex policy memorandum, briefing and position papers for senior officials, the private sector, and representatives of other countries to clarify USDA SPS positions. Represent APHIS during interagency trade policy development processes. Serve as APHIS lead during free trade negotiations and be responsible for clearing privileged negotiating texts and other documents with relevant APHIS program areas. Identify and prioritize and present to senior managers policy options for both commodity - and country-specific strategies for resolving SPS-related barriers to trade in the region of coverage. Assist in the identification and preparation of trade arbitration cases for resolution through different international bodies. Maintain network of professional contacts with APHIS and USG inter-agency staff, and private-sector stakeholders among others. Deliver presentations and remarks to other APHIS programs, USG agencies and non-governmental groups regarding APHIS' trade management role. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- marketing, business administration, political science, public administration, history, business or commercial law, economics, finance, international trade, or international relations. Or Specialized Experience equivalent to a GS-05 or above that demonstrates knowledge of international economic and political factors influencing balance of payments, monetary exchange and tariffs, and their bearing on the distribution of commodities. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must also have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Review and analysis of international trade policies affecting U.S. agricultural imports and exports. Has drafted reports and briefings related to international trade policies and their effect on the U.S. agriculture sector. Has working knowledge of the World Trade Organization, World Organization for Animal Health, International Plant Protection Organization and their regional subsidiary bodies. Has assisted in identifying, assessing, and developing strategies for resolving barriers to international trade in agriculture. Has directly participated in bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations, including assisting in the preparation of negotiating agendas and reporting on the outcomes of these negotiations. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university 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 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 Please see above for education qualification requirement information. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process.