Commercial Specialist

Hiring Path:

- Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 5, step 5. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
- All Interested Applicants / All Sources

Security Clearance Required:
Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type

Permanent

Appointment Type Details:
Marketing Statement:
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Summary:
The work schedule for this position is:

- Full Time (40 hours per week)

Supervisory Position:
No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:
No

Travel Required:
25% or less
Incumbent will be required to travel several times a year; at least once to the US and possible numerous trips within Germany and even a few trips in the Central Europe region.

**Duties**:
Incumbent is a member of Commercial Service (CS) Germany staff, is in Munich and is the Regional Investment Specialist responsible for promotion of foreign direct investment into the United States.

The Principal Commercial Officer (PCO) in Munich is the first line supervisor, though the incumbent will work actively with and under the guidance of the Regional Senior Commercial Officer (RSCO) on Mission-wide and Sub-Regional planning and activities. The incumbent will work with the RSCO and PCO to reach out to the Consuls General and their teams which cover the south of Germany, as well as relevant PCOs, to increase the scope of outreach. Incumbent will also be called upon to coordinate regional SelectUSA activities, providing counsel, support, and assistance to designated staff in a region consisting of Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Switzerland.

**Qualifications and Evaluations**:

- Requirements:
EXPERIENCE:
Four years of progressively responsible experience in investment, economic research, marketing, business management, trade promotion, commercial banking are required. Within those four years, a minimum of two years of project management experience is required including experience in the formulation and implementation of commercial policy decisions.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:
Expert knowledge of German economy, industry and business in general, combined with detailed knowledge of some industry sectors; substantive knowledge of German governmental organizations and functions; and in-depth knowledge of German investment trends, business law and practices; familiarity with Intellectual Property Protection norms.
- Education Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in business, international business, management, economics, marketing, finance is required.
- Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
English - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate (this may be tested).

German - Fluent; speaking/reading/writing, may include the ability to translate (this may be tested).

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Above-average capability in identified languages for negotiating with government officials and top-ranking business executives; to develop, organize, and manage investment promotion events, including conferences, seminars, and webinars; to deliver marketing and persuasive promotional presentations to a business audience or individual business representatives, in-person as well as via teleconference (this may be tested)
- high level of proficiency in clear and concise writing of business counseling messages in English (this may be tested)
- ability to analyze and report on market information and statistics

**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.
- Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

**Benefits and Other Info**:

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- Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in Germany may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.

For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.

The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
- Other Information:
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”), Letter from Veterans’ Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be di