The text below is extracted verbatim from
Section IV-B of the Operating Manual for Qualification Standards
for General Schedule Positions (p.165), but contains minor edits
to conform to web-page requirements.
Use these individual occupational requirements in conjunction with the
"Group Coverage Qualification Standard for
Administrative and Management Positions."
EDUCATION
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study--business administration,
economics, marketing, business or international law, finance, industrial management,
international trade/relations, or other fields directly related to the position.
OR
EXPERIENCE
General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Technical, professional, or
investigative experience related to commerce, industry, a commodity or commodities,
or related activities.
Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5):
Experience that demonstrated the ability to perform the functions of the position to
be filled and that provided requisite knowledge of:
- The production of goods and services in international trade.
- The technical and economic factors influencing international trade and
competitiveness.
- Commodity and trade data collection methods and analytical techniques.
- U.S. trade laws, agreements, and policies regulating international commerce.
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