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Vacancy Announcement

U.S. Mission:

China

Announcement Number:

Beijing-2021-047-R

Special Note:

Applicants who submitted their applications through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) for the Vacancy Announcement dated April 16 – April 29, 2021 will be considered and do not need to re-apply.

Position Title:

Economic Specialist (ECON) (N20-1505-024) (Re-advertisement)

Opening Period:

May 12, 2021 – May 17, 2021

Series/Grade:

LE-1505-10

Salary:

FSN-10 RMB 313, 946 p.a.

USEFM is FP-05 step 5 USD 64,487p.a. Actual salary will be determined by Washington D.C.

For More Info:

Human Resources Office

American Embassy Beijing, China

No.55 An Jia Lou, Beijing 100600

Email: USEmbassyBJHR@state.gov

Website: https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/

Who May Apply:

All Interested Candidates / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:

Local Security Certification

Duration Appointment:

Indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:

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

Summary:

The U.S. Mission in Beijing is seeking an eligible and qualified applicant for the position of Economic Specialist.

Work Schedule:                              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:

No

Duties:

The Economic Specialist is under the primary supervision of the Internal Unit's Industrial Policy Officer and performs three main functions:  1) Lead Econ Coordinator/Liaison to the Political Section’s Provincial Relations Unit (PRU) - Supports all Econ Section officers by liaising with PRU to ensure Econ equities are incorporated and to help Econ personnel properly coordinate travel, including with local authorities; 2) Lead Econ legal expert - Capitalizes on legal background to analyze many Econ-related PRC government announcements, measures, regulations, or laws in order to help Econ officers better understand the legal context; 3) Lead Econ researcher on Chinese economic leadership – Researches leading, rising, and potential future Chinese personalities that may impact the U.S.-China bilateral economic relationship as well as rebalancing growth and other global economic issues.  The Economic Specialist solicits Section-wide input on such personalities, which s/he will use to compile and maintain a database.  The Economic Specialist maintains contact with range of host country officials, thinktank scholars, and academics to develop engagement opportunities. 

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to economics, finance, business, accounting, law, or political science is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

At least four (4) years of work experience in economics, labor, occupational health and safety, banking, research and analysis, financial sector, international trade, or government relations focusing on economic or labor issues are required, in which at least two years in a legal-related field must be included.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Must have a general understanding of legal theory, the functioning of China's legal system, regulatory framework, and institutions.  Must be familiar with internationally recognized legal and regulatory standards related to economic issues.  A solid understanding of Chinese government organization and legal framework, including the functions of relevant economic ministries and regulatory agencies is also required, along with a familiarity with U.S. government legal and economic policy institutions.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Level IV (Fluent) reading/writing/speaking in English is required. (This will be tested.)

Level IV (Fluent) reading/writing/speaking in Mandarin is required.

Must have a mastery of labor-related vocabulary and be able to provide accurate sequential interpretation from Chinese into English and English to Chinese at professional meetings and draft informal translations of Chinese articles and regulations on a daily basis. 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must demonstrate ability to prepare concise analytical reports in the English language on legal, regulatory, and economic topics.  Must have ability to converse with ease in Chinese on legal, regulatory, and economic topics, and read Chinese research and press reports and prepare English language summaries.  Mush have ability to identify and analyze information from a broad array of public sources in order to identify flag key policy issues and legal developments, and to provide accurate oral and written reports on these issues is required, as is the ability to translate technical and academic articles on relevant topics from Chinese to English and from English to Chinese.

Qualifications:

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

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.

All applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

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”), equivalent documentation, or certification.  A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.  Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given. 

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link:

https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

How to Apply: 

Click on the below link through Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) and apply

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/chn/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

What to Expect Next:  Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email. 

For further information:  the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.

Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in China.