Summary This incumbent will serve as Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer and provide support for all BIS initiatives including conducting, planning, and performing operations related to the enforcement of export control laws and regulations, and host country export control law development. This position is located under the U.S. Commercial section at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing, China. Responsibilities Under the U.S. Commercial Service section at the U.S. Embassy, the incumbent will serve as a BIS Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer and provide support for all BIS initiatives including conducting, planning, and performing operations related to the enforcement of export control laws and regulations, and host country export control law development. The incumbent will travel frequently conducting BIS end-use checks in the region of their respective offices. This position reports to the FCS Senior Commercial Officer and to the BIS Export Control Officer Program Director, who directs the incumbent, reviews the incumbent's performance, and ensures consistency with agency and administration priorities. The incumbent must also coordinate with other parts of the US mission. As an Export Control Officer, the incumbent has country-wide (or region-wide) responsibility for implementing and reporting on all BIS programs, including those relating to dual-use and certain munitions export controls, non-proliferation and anti-terrorism. The incumbent is responsible for issues covered under, inter alia, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Fastener Quality Act and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations. The incumbent will serve as a Criminal Investigator responsible for investigating actual or alleged violations of the EAR. As a Regional Criminal Investigator, ECO duties will include liaising with US Government law enforcement officials at post, building and maintaining relationships with host nation law enforcement officials, conducting end use monitoring, and providing investigative support to BIS HQ and field offices as appropriate by the region. The position is categorized as a Secondary Position defined using the following criteria: (a) The employee, while covered under the special LEO provisions, moves directly (i.e., without a break in service exceeding three days) from a rigorous position to a secondary position; and (b) The employee has completed three years of service in a rigorous position, including any such service during which no FERS deductions were withheld; and (c) The employee has been continuously employed in secondary positions since transferring from a rigorous position without a break in service exceeding three days, except that a break in employment in secondary positions which begins with an involuntary separation (not for cause), is not considered in determining whether the service in secondary positions is continuous for this purpose. Typical duties performed include but are not limited to: Having country-wide (or region-wide) responsibility for implementing and reporting on all BIS programs, including those relating to dual-use and certain munitions export controls, non-proliferation and anti-terrorism Responsible for issues covered under, inter alia, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) of 2018, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the Fastener Quality Act and the Chemical Weapons Convention Regulations. Serving as a Criminal Investigator responsible for investigating actual or alleged violations of the EAR. Conducting pre-license checks and post shipment verification on U.S. origin items to facilitate EAR compliance. Providing support to all BIS activities, including U.S. export control issues and host country export control development that will typically include bilateral information exchanges by U.S. government agencies and their host Government counterparts. Working with host Government officials and local businesses to provide information and appropriate training in order to facilitate understanding of U.S. export control laws and regulations. Providing export control expertise to post by supporting and briefing senior U.S. Consulate officials with current information on U.S. and multilateral export control norms and practices. Coordinating and supports U.S. export enforcement and export control programs. Supporting Trade Center programs and activities, such as trade fair exhibits, trade missions, and other trade promotion programs, as related to Export Controls, and with the coordination of BIS headquarters. A Limited Non- career appointment is initially guaranteed for a period not to exceed 2 years. The initial appointment may be extended in one year increments however, extensions are not guaranteed, and no promise of an extension is implied. Furthermore, the position may not be extended beyond five years from the original date of appointment or renewed. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or US National. Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance. Must pass pre-employment drug testing as well as post-employment random drug testing. Must be 21 years of age. If you are male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System. Must be able to obtain a medical clearance for worldwide assignment, including accompanying dependents if applicable. Any Special Agent subject to mandatory retirement within the period of employment must obtain a waiver from the Department of Commerce to be considered eligible for this appointment. You must file a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment. Re entry into covered primary or rigorous positions - As defined in 5 CFR Parts 831 and 842, an individual who has passed the maximum entry age limit, but previously served in a covered LEO position, may in some cases be reinstated to coverage in a primary or rigorous position, if the individual: a. Meets the applicable qualification requirements for the position; and b. Will be able to complete a total of 20 years of covered law enforcement or FF service by the time they reach the mandatory retirement age of 57. For example, an individual who, after original appointment to a covered primary or rigorous position, works seven years as a LEO or FF, then accepts appointment to a non-covered job, may not be older than 44 (37 entry age plus seven years of service, actually computed to the nearest day) to be eligible for reentry into a primary or rigorous position. There is no maximum age for reentry to a position in which the individual will be ineligible for law enforcement retirement coverage. Persons who retired under the special provisions for LEOs may not, after reaching age 60, be re-employed in primary or rigorous positions involving the actual performance of law enforcement duties. Qualifications CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION SERIES 1811, INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT (IOR): Medical Requirement - This position requires moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, and exposures to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of fingers, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee joints required. Arms, hands, legs, and feet must be intact and functioning in order that applicants may perform the duties satisfactorily. Near vision, corrective lenses permitted, must be sufficient to read printed material the size of typewritten characters. Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 35 decibels at 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz levels. Since the duties of this position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, applicants must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition that would cause the applicant to be a hazard to him or herself or others is disqualifying. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Incumbent will be required to maintain all overall requirements for a criminal investigator position including: physical fitness, proficiency in firearms, and continued professional training. Since the duties of the position are exacting and responsible, and involve activities under trying conditions, incumbent must possess emotional and mental stability. Any physical condition, which would cause the applicant to be a hazard to them self or to others, will disqualify them self for appointment. LAW ENFORCEMENT AVAILABILITY PAY (LEAP): Selectee is entitled to the LEAP of 25% of base pay for availability to work substantial amounts of "unscheduled duty". LAW ENFORCEMENT RETIREMENT COVERAGE: This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Those with current or prior federal LEO coverage will be considered only if they can demonstrate that they will have completed 20 years of covered service by mandatory retirement age of 57. (This requirement is waived for Veterans (please see link below).https://www.chcoc.gov/content/change-maximum-entry-age-requirements-veterans%E2%80%99-preference-eligibles NOTE: If you have current or prior Federal Law Enforcement Officer coverage you must submit appropriate SF-50's that shows period of coverage. Failure to provide proof of Federal LEO coverage may result in removal from consideration. Must maintain requirements to qualify for LEO retirement coverage (5 USC 8336(c) and 5 USC 8412(d)). To qualify for the FP-1811-1, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS-14 in the Federal Service. Experience must be related to export control laws. Specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations, the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, and the International Emergency Economic Act, and related export control laws, or Knowledge of international export control issues including the nonproliferation regimes (the Wassenaar Arrangement, Missile Technology Control Regime, Australis Group and Nuclear Suppliers Group), or Experience conducting end-use checks, or Experience conducting export control investigations, or Experience planning and implementing conferences and events (examples include trade seminars ,outreaches to companies ad official meetings), or Experience working with foreign government officials or preparing for high level bilateral meetings. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information SECURITY CLEARANCE: You must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance. TRAINING REQUIREMENT: Satisfactorily complete (or have previously completed) the Criminal Investigator Training Program at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), CITP or equivalent (FBI, DEA, Postal Inspector, etc.) are also acceptable. DRUG TESTING: Under the Department of Commerce's Drug Free Workplace Plan, all applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and if appointed the incumbent will be subjected to random drug testing procedures. MEDICAL CLEARENCE: Must be able to obtain a medical clearance for worldwide assignment. TOUR OF DUTY: Initial appointment may be extended in one (1) year increments up to a maximum of 5 years is possible; however, extensions are not guaranteed, and no promise of an extension is implied. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: You must complete a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment. AGE RESTRICTION: The date immediately preceding an individual's 37th birthday is the maximum entry age requirement for original appointment to a law enforcement officer position. This requirement does not apply to a) Preference-eligible Veteran; OR b) individuals who are 37 years of age or older and have previously served in law enforcement officer positions that were covered by a special law enforcement retirement plan. RE-EMPLOYMENT WITH LOSING AGENCY: An employee of any agency who accepts, with the consent of the head of that agency, a limited appointment in the Foreign Service under section 309 of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 is entitled, upon the expiration of that appointment, to be reemployed in that employee's former position or in a corresponding or higher position in that agency. Upon re-employment under this section, an employee shall be entitled to any within-grade increases in pay which the employee would have received if the employee had remained in the former position in the agency. APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY: The Department of Commerce 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 Office of Foreign Service Human Capital contact identified in this vacancy. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER. SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify at the time of appointment that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law. AGENCY BENEFITS: Foreign Service Officer benefits include group life insurance, health benefits and Thrift Savings Plan; Government provided quarters or housing allowance, if overseas; generous leave accrual policy; cost of living adjustments and post differential pay for certain overseas assignments; and educational allowances for children if overseas.