Assistant U S Trade Representative for Japan Korea and & APEC Affairs

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Summary

The incumbent serves as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for Japan, Korea, and Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Affairs.

Duties

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As the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Japan, Korea, and APEC Affairs, ES-301-00, your typical work assignments may include the following:

Represents the U.S. Trade Representative on a broad range of policy making and negotiating

assignments. Serves as the U.S. government’s chief negotiator in the bilateral or multilateral

trade negotiations with or related to Japan, Korea, and the member economies of APEC.

Devises and implements all aspects of U.S. negotiating strategy to ensure success.

Represents the USTR and chairs interagency groups for the formulation and implementation

of U.S. trade policy. Represents the U.S. government and the USTR in regularly scheduled and

ad hoc consultations and negotiations with representatives of Japan, Korea, and the member

countries of APEC, and serves as the U.S. Chief Negotiator with same.

Meets regularly in the U.S. and abroad with foreign governments and U.S. stakeholders to

discuss trade problems and to take account of their concerns and advice in developing policy

and negotiating strategy. Endeavors to involve Japan, Korea, and the member economies of

APEC in the world trading system in ways which are consistent with U.S. interests.

Responsible for providing a bilateral and multilateral focus to the work of the USTR in dealing

with Japan, Korea, and the member economies of APEC. Coordinates individual issues to

prepare the USTR and his/her deputies for consultations with representatives of other countries.

Participates in interagency and intergovernmental reviews of economic policy. Explains and

defends the Administration’s trade policies to Congress, the public and foreign counterparts.

Manages a staff of professional trade policy analysts and negotiators; assigns work, projects

and evaluates for compliance with overall agency goals and objectives. Manages and monitors

office budget and staff allocations. Develops performance goals and expectations, and carries

out disciplinary actions as needed. Carries out other supervisory responsibilities necessary to

effectively manage the office.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Direct Deposit is required
• Be at least 18 years old and obtain a favorable security determination.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment.
• You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Supervisors in the executive branch have a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. You will be required to review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read these documents using the URLs provided below:
• Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights – FBI https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement – FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and https://www.fbi.gov/file-repository/cjis#:~:text=FD%2D258%20Privacy%20Act%20Statement
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). https://www.dni.gov/files/NCSC/documents/Regulations/SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf

Qualifications

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume – NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ1: Expert knowledge of Japanese and Korean trade policies and practices, as well as international and bilateral trade and investment issues.

TQ2: Demonstrated experience related to negotiating and/or implementing trade agreements, and in developing strategies and tactics for negotiations.

TQ3: Demonstrated skill in preparing written policy briefing, analyses, and option papers, as well as in making presentations to senior level officials in the public and private sector, and to foreign government officials on technical information and policy issues.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency – This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence – This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People – This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results – This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

This position does not have an education requirement.

Additional information

Veterans Preference: Veterans’ preference is not applicable to the SES.

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Tiering: The Department/Agency structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm

Employment Information Resources – Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page

Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternative Application.

OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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