Summary
This vacancy is for an Export Compliance Specialist in the Bureau of Industry and Security within the Department of Commerce.
Duties
As an Export Compliance Specialist, you will perform the following duties: The duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of the selected employee. Conduct research and/or investigations of entities and transactions, evaluates findings, assess evidence for factual and legal sufficiency, and determine whether further investigation is required to support an enforcement action. Serve as an authoritative bureau spokesperson to outside organizations to include diplomatic, military, enforcement, regulatory, and intelligence community counterparts for the purpose of receiving information and providing support to law enforcement investigations. Develop written recommendations for the identification of parties as investigative leads for law enforcement officials, oversee subjects for end-use check verification visits, and targets for administrative sanction based on export control violations or acting contrary to U.S. national security or foreign policy interests. Assist special agents and colleagues in more complex investigations: conduct research; develop investigative materials; assist in document review and case-file organization; recommend further action. Individually apply knowledge of at risk technologies, and national security threats while participating in the license pre-screening process and conducting strategic analysis of all-source data. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Export Compliance Specialist GS-1801-11/12/13, FPL GS-13 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location or local commuting area with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. 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 of possession of drugs. A probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). 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. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid License required: No Drug Test Required: Yes, This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Pre-employment physical required: No
Education
See Qualifications Above. NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
How you will be evaluated
Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA), rating, ranking and veterans' preference does not apply. While veterans' preference does not apply in DHA, preference eligibles are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.). You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., two-page resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the USA Hire assessment required for this position. USA Hire Assessment: the online assessment will evaluate you on general competencies required to perform the job. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements, as defined in the job opportunity announcement, will be referred for selection consideration. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The technical assessment will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response: Compliance Oral Communication Writing Compliance Inspections Decision Making Reading Comprehension Reasoning Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Intergrity/Honest Interpersonal Skills Learning Self Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume/application. If any are included, you will be deemed INELIGIBLE for consideration. Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. To preview the questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13031218