Locations: WASHINGTON, DC
Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)
Department: Executive Office of the President Agency: Office of the US Trade Representative
Job Announcement Number: USTR-09-17-PZ
Security Specialist
Salary Range: 50,408.00 – 79,280.00 USD /year
Vacancy No. USTR-09-17-PZ
Department Office of the US Trade Representative
Salary $50,408.00 to $79,280.00
Grade 09 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent
FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/12/2009
Close Date 6/25/2009
Job Link Application instruction listed in job description
Who may apply Public
Open Period: Friday, June 12, 2009
to Thursday, June 25, 2009
Series & Grade: GS-0080-09/11
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Promotion Potential: 11
Duty Locations: 001 vacancies – Washington, DC
Who May Be Considered:
Applications will be accepted from US Citizens, from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities.
Job Summary:
Would you like to make a difference in today’s world? Consider a career in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in the Executive Office of the President. The U.S. Trade Representative is America’s chief trade negotiator and the principal trade policy advisor to the President. The USTR and the Agency’s staff are responsible for developing and implementing trade policies which promote world growth, and create new opportunities for American businesses, workers and agricultural producers. Come and join us, for a better tomorrow.
STATUS APPLICANTS INCLUDE:
**Most recent SF-50 must be submitted with application package for consideration as a STATUS candidate. Applications received without SF-50, will be considered under Non-Status procedures.**
* Current and Former Competitive Service Employees
* Interchange Agreements With Other Merit Systems
* Foreign Service Employees
* Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated by U.S. Office of Personnel Management
For me information, please see
STATUS APPLICANTS WHO MAY QUALIFY UNDER SPECIAL HIRING AUTHORITIES INCLUDES:
Applications received without required documentation listed below, will be considered under Non-Status procedures.**
* A preference eligible or a veteran who has substantially completed at least 3 years of continuous active military service and was separated from the military under honorable conditions (VEOA) – DD-214 must be submitted with application package to receive consideration
* 30% Disabled Veteran – DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter must be submitted with application package to receive consideration
* Veterans’ Recruitment Authority (VRA) (only applies to positions announced at GS-11 or lower) – DD-214 must be submitted with application package to receive consideration
* Employment Program for People with Disabilities (Schedule A) – Proof of disability must be submitted with application package to receive consideration
* Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligible – Proof of ICTAP eligibility must be submitted with application package to receive consideration
NON-STATUS
Veterans wishing to apply Veteran’s Preference must submit SF-15 and VA Letter and/or DD-214
Major Duties:
Position may be filled at GS-09 or GS-11. Full Performance level for this position is GS-11. If a candidate selected below the full performance level, the candidate may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade level. Promotion is neither guaranteed nor implied.
**Applicant may be required to provide driving record**
The incumbent serves as Security Specialist (Executive Protection) with responsibility for assisting with personal protection and transporting the USTR and Deputy USTRs and other senior staff, ensuring their safety and security, and driving them to meetings, speeches, and other official functions. In addition, the incumbent assists senior Security Specialist with programmatic areas of security administration.
The incumbent must qualify to obtain a Special Deputation by the United States Marshals Service; including at minimum: having successfully completed an accredited basic law enforcement basic training program (civilian or military); have previous law enforcement experience; and not having been convicted of a crime of domestic violence as defined in Title 18, USC Section 922 (g) (9) Lautenberg Amendment. Must be able to qualify with the use of a firearm and maintain proficiency.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the work of the position to be filled, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience includes but is not limited to:
GS-09: One year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level or equivalent is required. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the experience must be comparable to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Applicant’s experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
GS-11: One year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level or equivalent is required. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the experience must be comparable to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Applicant’s experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.
NOTE: APPLICANTS MUST MEET ALL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
FAVORABLE SECURITY SCREENING: This position requires the selectee to be at least 18 years old and be able to obtain and maintain an Executive Office of the President (EOP) favorable security determination as a prerequisite to employment. EOP’s offer of employment is conditional until the selectee passes a drug screen, pre-employment security interviews, appropriate credit checks, a criminal background record and identification check, and the EOP exercises its discretion to grant the selectee a favorable security determination. Any employment offer EOP management extends prior to a favorable security determination is merely tentative, and the EOP expressly reserves the right to rescind the tentative employment offer at any time before the selectee’s start date.
DRUG TESTING: The applicant tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. After appointment, the employee will be included in the component’s random drug testing program.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: As a condition of employment, candidates appointed, competitively promoted or reassigned are required to enroll and participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be evaluated based upon the responses you provide on the job specific questionnaire that is required as part of the application process for this position.
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS AND OTHER REQUIRED SUBMISSION:
Candidates must prepare, using specific examples, a brief description of their qualifications as they relate to each of the quality ranking factors listed below. Each candidate who meets the minimum qualifications will be rated and ranked based on their responses to the Quality Ranking Factors listed below. Failure to address WILL result in a rating of INELIGIBLE.
1. Skill in operation of commercial passenger vehicles, specifically SUVs, under all driving conditions and situations.
2. General knowledge of security operations to include executive protection operations and tactics.
3. General knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, policies, practices methods of security administration.
4. In the last five (5) years, have you separated Federal Civilian Service due to accepting a Voluntary Separation Incentive Pay (VSIP) or Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA)? (Yes/No)
5. Position may be filled by a Status or Non-Status Candidate. Please indicate how you would like to be condisered. (multiple selections can be made) Status and/or NonStatus
6. Position may be filled at any grade level indicated in the announcement. Please indicate the grade(s) of the position you would like to be considered for. You will only be considered for the grade(s) you select. If no grade is selected, you would be referred at the highest grade you were determined qualified. (multiple grades may be selected) GS-09 and/or GS-11
BASIS OF RATING:
For this announcement, all applicants will be rated using the category rating system, which is an alternative to traditional numeric rating, ranking, and selection procedures. Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the duties of the position. Applicants will be rated based on an evaluation of their experience/education and on their written responses to the quality ranking factors listed above. Applicants must provide a supplemental document (on plain paper, no form required), concisely addressing each factor separately in narrative format with detailed answers and examples of relevant experience. Failure to address the selective placement factor and quality ranking factors will result in a rating of ineligible.
· To be placed in the Highly Qualified category, you must be highly proficient with an overall comprehensive level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job based on a complete review of your experience, education and training as described by your answers to the questions and by your resume.
· To be placed in the Well Qualified category, you must be competent in the position with an overall accomplished level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job based on a complete review of your experience, education and training as described by your answers to the questions and by your resume.
· To be placed in the Qualified category, you must have an overall basic level of knowledge, skills and abilities of the job based on a complete review of your experience, education and training as described by your answers to the questions and by your resume.
Benefits:
You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: .
Life insurance coverage is provided. More info:
Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info:
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info:
You will earn annual vacation leave. More info:
You will earn sick leave. More info:
You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info:
If you use public transportation, part of your transportation costs may be subsidized. Our human resources office can provide additional information on how this program is run.
You can use Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts for expenses that are tax-deductible, but not reimbursed by any other source, including out-of-pocket expenses and non-covered benefits under their FEHB plans. More Info:
Other Information:
If you are submitting a resume instead of an Optional Application for Federal Employment, OF-612, please provide your Name, Address, Telephone Numbers, the Vacancy Announcement number, your Social Security Number, the beginning and ending employment dates (mm/yy to mm/yy) for current and/or former paid and/or non-paid work experiences [NOTE: You must put dates of employment and hours worked per week/month (whether full-time, part-time, or volunteer work) for qualifying experience to be considered], your salary information, a thorough description of your duties, and whether you are a United States Citizen. This information is required to determine eligibility, qualifications, and legal requirements for Federal employment, and without this information, your application will not be rated.
– Users of Telecommunications Devices for the Deaf (TDD) may call (202) 395-1160.
– Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service Law.
– Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.
How To Apply:
* Applications must be received by the closing date.
* Applications will not be returned.
* You must include the announcement number on your application.
HOW TO APPLY: THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS FOR APPLYING. It is imperative that your application contains the appropriate information and required documentation so a proper determination can be made of your qualifications.
INFORMATION REQUIRED ON YOUR RESUME:
If you are submitting a resume instead of an Optional Application for Federal Employment, OF-612, please provide your Name, Address, Telephone Numbers, the Vacancy Announcement number, your Social Security Number, the beginning and ending employment dates (mm/yy to mm/yy) for current and/or former paid and/or non-paid work experiences [NOTE: You must put dates of employment and hours worked per week/month (whether full-time, part-time, or volunteer work) for qualifying experience to be considered], your salary information, a thorough description of your duties, and whether you are a United States Citizen. This information is required to determine eligibility, qualifications, and legal requirements for Federal employment, and without this information, your application will not be rated.
APPLICATION OPTION 1 – EMAIL: Email to eopjobs@oa.eop.gov the following.
(1) An Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612); or other written application;
(2) Your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, and Performance Appraisal if you are a current or former Federal employee (if applying as a status candidate);
(3) On a separate sheet, a narrative summary of your experience and/or education which concisely addresses each of the Selective Factors (if applicable) and Quality Ranking Factors/Screening Questions.
**Failure to submit all required documents and information (SF-50, Appraisal, etc.) requested by the closing date of this announcement will result in your not receiving consideration. Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in their applications. Failing to address the Selective Factors (if applicable) and Quality Ranking Factors/Screening Questions will result in you not receiving consideration.
APPLICATION OPTION 2 – FAX: Fax to 202-395-1194 the following:
(1) An Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612); or other written application;
(2) Your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, and Performance Appraisal if you are a current or former Federal employee (if applying as a status candidate);
(3) On a separate sheet, a narrative summary of your experience and/or education which concisely addresses each of the Selective Factors (if applicable) and Quality Ranking Factors/Screening Questions.
**Failure to submit all required documents and information (SF-50, Appraisal, etc.) requested by the closing date of this announcement will result in your not receiving consideration. Applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in their applications. Failing to address the Selective Factors (if applicable) and Quality Ranking Factors/Screening Questions will result in you not receiving consideration.
IF YOU ARE CLAIMING VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: You must clearly identify your claim for veteran’s preference on your application
– If claiming 5 point veteran’s preference, you must submit a copy of your DD 214 or other proof of entitlement;
– If claiming 10 point veteran’s preference (based on service connected disability), you must submit a copy of your DD 214, and SF 15, and a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter (or other required proof).
Contact Information:
Patrick Zunker
Phone: 202-395-1088
Email: eopjobs@oa.eop.gov
Or write:
Executive Office of the President
Do Not Mail Application Packages
Washington, DC 20503
US
What To Expect Next:
Applicants will be notified of receipt of application and again at the point of selection/non-selection by the servicing personnel office.
Displaced employees requesting special selection priority consideration under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a displaced Federal employee, you may be entitled to receive priority consideration under the ICTAP. To receive consideration you must:
1. Be a displaced Federal employee. The following categories of candidates below are considered displaced employees. You must submit a copy of the appropriate documentation such as RIF separation notice, letter from OPM, or a Certificate of Separation from your agency documenting your priority consideration status.
2. Former Military Reserve or National Guard Technicians who are receiving a special Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability retirement under section 8337 (h), or 8456 of title 5 United States Code;
OR
1. Current or former career or career-conditional (tenure group 1 or 2) competitive service employees who: received a specific RIF separation notice; or separate because of a compensable injury, whose compensation has been terminated, and whose former agency certifies that it is unable to place; or retired with a disability and whose disability annuity has been or is being terminated; or upon receipt of a RIF separation notice retired on the effective date of the RIF and submits a SF-50 that indicates Retirement in Lieu of; or under the discontinued service retirement option; or was separated because he/she declined a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area.
2. Be applying for a position at or below the grade level of the position from which you were being separated. The position must not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you are being separated.
3. Have a current performance rating of record (or last) of at least fully successful or equivalent (does not apply to candidates who are eligible due to compensable injury or disability retirement).
4. Occupy or be displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the position for which you are requesting priority consideration.
5. File your application by the vacancy announcement closing date and meet all the application criteria.
6. Be rated well qualified for the position. To be considered qualified you must earn a score of “Highly Qualified” on the rating criteria developed for this position. Applicants must address the selective and quality ranking factors in order to receive a rating.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is an agency of more than 200 committed professionals with decades of specialized experience in trade issues and regions of the world.
We negotiate directly with foreign governments to create trade agreements, to resolve disputes, and to participate in global trade policy organizations. We also meet with governments, with business groups, with legislators and with public interest groups to gather input on trade issues and to discuss the President’s trade policy positions.
USTR was created in 1962 and has offices in Washington, Geneva, and Brussels.
History of Washington Office
The headquarters of the Office of the United States Trade Representative are located in the Winder Building at 600 17th St., NW in Washington, D.C., a pre-Civil War building of historic significance that narrowly escaped demolition in an urban renewal city program in the 1970s.
Named after its builder, William H. Winder, the Winder building was Washington’s first “skyscraper” when it opened for business in 1848. The government purchased the building in 1854. Originally designed as office space for the U.S. Army and Navy, the building has housed a variety of government tenants over the years, including a military arms museum.
Around the time of the Civil War ordinance of the Winder Building included the Quartermaster General and the Navy’s Bureau of Ordinance and Hydrography and later, the headquarters for the Bureau of Military under Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt. In 1865, the Winder roof served as a signal station of the Washington detachment of the U. S. Signal Corps for communication via flag signals to military fortifications and camps around Washington.
In 1888, the building was transferred to the Department of Treasury. The Second Auditor of the Treasury and his staff occupied the building exclusively for many years. During World War I, the Army occupied part of the building. In 1949, the U.S. General Services Administration, which is the building manager for many government facilities, took control of the Winder Building and has maintained it ever since.
During the 1970s, the White House used the building, which was undergoing renovation. At the end of the Carter Administration, the Council on Wage Price Stability occupied the building for a short time. USTR took up residence in 1981.