This position is located in The incumbent assists senior trade analysts and specialists and performs basic tasks intended to provide developmental experience. Ability to research, analyze and interpret empirical trade and economic data and information. 125 pts Work is assigned by the supervisor or senior personnel with general instructions, and advice on potential problems or obstacles. Routine work is performed independently, with unanticipated questions referred to the supervisor.
Work is reviewed on completion for overall adequacy and compliance with instructions.
The employee locates and determines applicability of specific references, and may make minor process adaptations for specific assignments. The employee must study and analyze trade data and information from a variety of sources, and select that which best serves specific assignment needs. Trade issues and programs assigned may require selection among alternative established procedures. The position is established to furnish assistance to senior personnel with routine trade promotion and analytical work, and to provide developmental experience for trainees. 7-b 75 pts Contacts are to exchange trade data and information, to solicit business participation in trade programs, to provide basic export assistance, and to coordinate work with other program units.