Senior Trade Representative (Beijing) (Minister Counselor for Trade Affairs)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

The incumbent serves as Senior Trade Representative in Beijing, responsible for providing support in the development, coordination and implementation of U.S. trade policy strategies with China.

The selectee will be temporarily assigned to Washington, DC until all travel arrangements are final for relocation to Beijing, China.

Mandarin language skills are preferred, but not mandatory 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 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 Technical Qualifications (TQs).

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

MTQ 1.Describe your experience across all facets of trade issues involving China, including your knowledge and understanding of U.S.

policy governing relations with China, and your experience securing cooperation with the Chinese government and other foreign counterparts, governments, and senior level officials. MTQ 2.

Describe your experience developing policy positions on issues related to the negotiation and administration of U.S.

trade agreements, as well as your knowledge and understanding of domestic and international laws, rules, and regulations and how they affect trade policy. MTQ 3.

Describe your skillset preparing written analyses of international trade issues and policy options papers and in making oral presentations of technical information. Major Duties:

As a Senior Trade Representative (Beijing) (Minister Counselor for Trade Affairs), SL-0301-00, your typical work assignments may include the following: Supports senior USTR officials in connection with developing and implementing the U.S.

trade policy agenda with China. Represents the USTR on a broad range of policymaking and negotiating assignments .

Serves as a member of the Embassy's country team and the chief advisor on trade policy matters within the Embassy.

Leads research effort in Beijing to understand restrictive PRC trade and market access policies, particularly ones that discriminate against U.S. goods and services in the Chinese economy.

Participates in interagency and intergovernmental discussions on formulation and implementation of U.S. economic policy. Meets regularly in the U.S.

and abroad with foreign government officials and U.S. private industry representatives to discuss trade problems and concerns and provide advice in developing policy and negotiating strategies.