Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Open & closing dates:  09/16/2022 to 09/22/2022

Salary: $50,643 - $80,532 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 7 - 9

Location: 1 vacancy in the following location: Washington, DC

Remote job: No

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Appointment type: Temporary - 2 Years

Work schedule: Full-time -

Service: Competitive

Promotion potential: 9

Job family (Series): 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory status: No

Security clearance: Top Secret

Drug test: Yes

Position sensitivity and risk: Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process: Credentialing & National security

Announcement number: DE-11589689-22-LH

Control number: 677592900

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide research and administrative support to the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for Environment and Natural Resources and other senior level staff. The employee assists senior level staff in locating and assembling trade data and information in support of analytical work relative to trade and environment issues, and participates in meetings or conferences for developmental purposes.

Who May Be Considered: U.S. Citizens

This 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

Duties

As a TRADE POLICY RESEARCH ASSISTANT, GS-0301-7/9, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Researches, reviews, reconciles, and develops a variety of trade information and other regulations related to trade policy, with a particular focus on environment and climate change issues.
• Analyzes problems, issues, or program requirements related to assigned area of trade and develops recommendations.
• Assists with compilation of information to be used in Congressional testimony, briefing maters, summary statements, negotiating text, and speeches on major trade issues.
• Attends meeting for the principal, exercising some commitment authority.
• Performs a variety of duties related to special projects and trade issues.
• Provides support duties to include receiving telephone calls and visitors, maintains supervisor's calendar, and makes meeting and travel arrangements.