US Department of Commerce Jobs – International Trade Specialist

Job Description:

This position is located in the Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, Washington, District of Columbia. The primary purpose of this position is to assume increasing responsibilities as part of a team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Participating with senior specialists in making recommendations on trade issues, policy positions, or negotiating strategies, and developing and disseminating trade information to U.S. businesses or associations.
• Developing knowledge skills and abilities over time, and with the guidance of more senior Trade Specialists, to perform a range of organization-specific responsibilities, including U.S. export facilitation, foreign direct investment promotion, trade promotion.
• Operating as a team member committed to continuous improvement in the domestic field, international, and headquarters network assigned to perform the following cross-cutting duties, applicable to most ITA organizational environments.
• Operating in a dynamic domestic and international business environment requiring dedicated effort to sustain expertise, to collaborate, and to maximize the benefits to all U.S. business interests.

Job Requirements:

• A probationary period may be required.
• 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.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• If 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.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses will not be paid.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).

Job Details:

Company: U.S. Department of Commerce

Vacancy Type: Internship

Job Location: Washington, DC, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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