U.S. International Trade Commission
Program Support Specialist
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Summary
You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. BASIC REQUIREMENT To qualify at the GS-09 level, you must have one-year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates all of the following: assisting with arrangements for hearings and meetings and drafting pertinent documents necessary to conduct Commission hearings and votes preparing a variety of written material including reports, records, briefing materials, and statistical and narrative material, providing customer service to visitors to the Commission and handling sensitive documents that contain NSI OR GS-9 level, you may qualify using one of the following options: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major Duties
This position is located in the Office of the Secretary, Hearings and Information Division. As a Program Support Specialist, your assignments will include: organizing and maintaining official records for the organization; reviewing, processing, and distributing incoming correspondence, requests, and other official Commission mail; processing Commission notices; creating and maintaining office memoranda and correspondence tracking systems; processing surety bonds submitted in section 337 investigations; and tracking, ordering, and maintaining office supplies; Ensures compliance with all requirements for gaining access to and handling confidential business/business proprietary information; prepares responses to requests for confidential treatment, as well as responses to requests for information; and submits pertinent investigative documents to EDIS (Electronic Document Information System) for incorporation in the official record. Provides assistance in handling the logistical arrangements for hearings and meetings, including drafting pertinent documents and support in conducting Commission hearings, conferences, and votes; and provides administrative support to the FOIA program as well as all other programs in the Hearings and Information Division.
Required Documents
To receive consideration, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below by 10/30/2026 1. Resume: Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. 2. Occupational questionnaire: A completed job-specific occupational questionnaire should be submitted through your Application Manager account. 3. Veterans' Preference: If claiming veterans' preference, you must indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. A. For 5-point veterans' preference, you must provide: a copy of your DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge which shows the type of discharge and dates of active duty (Member 4 copy preferred). B. If you are currently on active duty, to receive 5-point preference you must provide an official statement of service from your command/unit which states: - your branch of service; - period(s) of service; - campaign medals or expeditionary medals earned; - expected discharge type and date; and - date you will be separated or be on approved terminal leave If you supply a statement of service at this stage, your preference/eligibility will be verified by a DD 214 prior to your appointment with our agency. C. To receive 10-point veterans' preference, you must provide: -any documentation required by this form to support your claim. If we cannot verify your 10-point preference status, you will receive 5-point preference if you meet the requirements. You can obtain an SF-15 through this link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/standard-forms/. To access to your DD 214 online, please visit: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/. 4. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles. You must submit the following documents: a copy of your agency notice; a copy of your most recent performance rating; and a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location. 5. Education Documentation: Transcripts. (for Individual Occupational Requirements and/or Substitution of Education for specialized experience): You MUST submit copies of your college transcripts for verification of the education requirements. Unofficial copies are acceptable, however, if selected you will be required to furnish official transcripts. It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the above educational requirements. Inadequate or illegible information could result in non-qualification and loss of consideration. 6. Cover Letter. This is optional.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/30/2026 to receive consideration. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date. 3. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. 4. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. The Vacancy ID is 13090390