Summary An independent Federal agency, the U.S. International Trade Commission provides the President and Congress with high-quality analysis and technical support on international trade, tariff and competitiveness issues; hears and decides import injury cases; and publishes the United States' tariff schedule. You will find a working environment throughout the Commission that is dedicated to the development of your technical skills and a commitment to provide balance between your work and personal life. Responsibilities This detail opportunity is located in the Office of the Secretary, Docket Services Division. Docket Services processes over-the-counter and electronically filed documents in the Electronic Documents Information System (EDIS), the repository for documents filed in investigations before the Commission. Docket Services utilizes a case management structure in order to efficiently manage the information flow in EDIS and to facilitate the investigation and litigation process. Duties of the Case Manager Includes: Serves as a central point of contact for guidance on investigations conducted under Title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 and Commission Rules and Regulations as they pertain to matters of legal procedure and the official record of the Commission. Maintains assigned case information in a publicly accessible investigation database and an electronic docketing system by researching, reviewing, and analyzing legal documents to ensure accurate and accessible information for Commission, private parties, and the general public. Works with supervisors to update information and develop reports and perform analysis using the information contained in the Commission's Investigations Database System and electronic docket. Consults with and advises senior legal and technical staff in identifying and resolving a variety of technical and legal issues in complex filing scenarios. Ability to organize information, develop and coordinate staff actions, resolve disagreements, and present information to supervisor and management officials. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. To qualify for the GS-11: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates at least four of the following: Experience providing information on policies, procedures, and requirements of legal document or case management; experience providing guidance to customers regarding compliance with rules and regulations; experience handling sensitive confidential and business information, ensuring processing is conducted at the appropriate security level; experience preparing a variety of written materials including reports, records, legal procedural summaries; experience entering and maintaining data in databases; OR Applicant must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M., if related. To qualify for the GS-12: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level obtained in the federal or private sector which demonstrates at least four of the following: Reviewing legal documents in electronic case management systems and providing guidance on compliance with Commission or other regulatory filing requirements; identification and proper handling of sensitive or confidential information; serving as a central point of contact for supervisors and other internal offices to provide proper guidance in complex filing scenarios; drafting memoranda for purposes of detailing discreet incidents or making recommendations to senior officials; extensive document analysis skills used to maintain investigation data for office use and for distribution via electronic docketing systems; independently interfacing with internal and external customers to resolve technical filing issues. 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. Education To substitute education with experience for the GS-11, applicants must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M., if related. Education may not be substituted for experience at the GS-12 grade level. Submit a copy of your transcript(s) or list of courses with credit hours, major(s) and grade-point average or class ranking. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click on the link for a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials: http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Additional Information As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period (competitive service) or a two-year trial period (excepted service) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/. Severely disabled persons program information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/hiring/ Cover page to fax paper application - OPM Form 1203fx: http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/forms/opm1203fx.pdf Self-assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12798859 Vacancy ID number: MP-25-047-MW Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process.