Vacancy Announcement

Commercial Assistant (E&C)(FCS)(Education Substitution)

U.S. Mission: China

Announcement Number: Beijing-2019-056-S

Position Title: Commercial Assistant (E&C)(FCS)(Education Substitution)

(N78-1510-035)

Opening Period: June 20, 2019 – July 3, 2019

Series/Grade: LE-1510-9

Salary: FSN-9 RMB 240, 511 p.a.

USEFM FP-5 USD 45, 953 p.a.

Actual salary will be determined by Washington D.C.

For More Info: Human Resources Office

American Embassy Beijing, China

No.55 An Jia Lou, Beijing 100600

Email: USEmbassyBJHR@state.gov

Website: https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/

Who May Apply: All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required: Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment: Indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement: We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply.

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Beijing is seeking an eligible and qualified applicant for the position of Commercial Assistant.

Work schedule: Full Time (40 hours per week)

Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time after receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Supervisory Position: No

Duties: The Commercial Assistant is responsible for providing legal analysis and case monitoring of Chinese trade remedy proceedings (antidumping duty (AD), countervailing duty (CVD) and safeguard measures). This includes project managing the compilation and submission of the U.S. government’s response to Chinese trade remedy cases, and reviewing translation of key documents for accuracy and completeness. The Commercial Assistant also conducts research on Chinese industrial policies (e.g., five-year plans, industrial catalogues and Made in China 2025); develops an understanding of key WTO agreements (Antidumping, Subsides and Countervailing Measures, Technical Barriers to Trade, Trade Facilitation Agreement); and has basic knowledge of key Chinese industrial and advanced technology sectors. The Commercial Assistant provides administrative, logistical and technical support to visiting Enforcement & Compliance (E&C) delegations. The Commercial Assistant establishes working relationships with a wide range of Chinese government, industry association and private sector contacts.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education: Two years of college or university studies is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Minimum 5 years working with foreign businesses or government or government organizations in positions relating to international business, law, trade, economic research, or related fields dealing with trade/business issues.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be proficient in trade-related issues such as AD/CVD laws. Must have knowledge of the Chinese government and solid understanding of the US. Government and processes in order to provide legal advice on possible trade barriers caused by technical regulations. Must have high-level analytical and communications skills, managerial competence, and interpersonal skills. Must have the ability to understand complex U.S. trade laws/remedies and effectively communicate those remedies to senior Chinese officials in a cross-cultural context. Must have the knowledge of broad strategic economic issues of importance to E&C in order to contribute substantively to E&C Beijing’s yearly strategic plans. Must have expert research and analytical skills to provide expert advice to post and Commerce headquarters.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE: Level IV (Fluent) reading/writing/speaking in English is required. (This will be tested.)

Level IV (Fluent) reading/writing/speaking in Chinese is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to develop and maintain wide contacts in different fields is required; Ability to perform complex commercial research and provide in-depth analytical reports is required; Ability to quickly understand U.S. AD/CVD functions is required; Ability to provide advice in Chinese AD/CVD proceedings is required; Ability to provide advice regarding Chinese technical regulations is required; Ability to identify, understand and explain technical information is required; Ability to translate documents from Chinese into English and to act as an interpreter in informal situations is required; and Word Processing and computer skills are required.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

Other information:

HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:

(1) AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*

(2) AEFM / USEFM

(3) FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

• IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

How to Apply: Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174); and

2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, degrees, etc.)

WHERE TO APPLY:

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Human Resources Office

American Embassy Beijing, China

No.55 An Jia Lou, Beijing 100600

Email: USEmbassyBJHR@state.gov

(Please specify the position title in the subject line.)

What to Expect Next: Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in China.