Commercial Specialist in Düsseldorf bei Amerikanische Botschaft Berlin

Amerikanische Botschaft Berlin

Hiring Path:

Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

For USEFM - FP is 5 (Steps 5-14). Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.

All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:

Indefinite subject to successful completion of a 6 months probationary period.

Marketing Statement:

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

Summary:

The work schedule for this position is:

Full Time (40 hours per week)

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

Supervisory Position:

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

Travel Required:

Not Required

Duties

The position is a professional analyst and advisor to CS Germany management for planning, organizing, and administering Commercial Service programs to facilitate the marketing and export of the U.S. products and services, the protection of U.S. business interests abroad, and the promotion of the United States as a direct foreign investment location. In additional to overall knowledge of the country, economy and bilateral trade relationship, the incumbent has expertise in, and responsibility for, specific industry and service sectors. S/he uses this knowledge and expertise to the benefit of U.S. companies through the selection, recommendation and delivery of Commercial Service country and regional customized solutions as well as on-the-shelf products and services; organization of trade events; counseling of U.S. and host country companies and governmental bodies; and preparation of research and analyses on market developments and trends. Incumbent is the recognized USG/Global Markets/Commercial Service expert in assigned areas.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in business, government or NGOs in the fields of marketing , trade promotion, economics, international trade.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in business management, economics, marketing, finance, international trade or similar is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

English (fluent) in speaking/reading/writing is required.
German (fluent) in speaking/reading/writing is required.

This may be tested.

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.

Qualifications:

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

Benefits and Other Info

Benefits URL:

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Agency Benefits:

Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.

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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indi