Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer Job in Beijing, China

Vacancy No. BIS-IMP-25-12740153 Department Commerce, International Trade Administration
Salary $101,395.00 to $148,902.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/29/2025 Close Date 6/5/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Beijing, China


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.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Current federal employees of the Department of Commerce.

Duties

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 Bureau Industry and Security (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 may travel conducting BIS end-use checks in the region of their respective offices. This position reports to the Foreign Commercial Service 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 a Regional Criminal Investigator (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.
  • 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.
  • Serves as a Criminal Investigator responsible for investigating actual or alleged violations of the EAR.
As a Regional Criminal Investigator (Export Control) Officer duties will include liaising with U. S. Government law enforcement officials at post, building and maintaining relationships with host nation law enforcement officials and conducting compliance based end use monitoring. Typical duties include but are not limited to:
  • Conducting pre-license checks and post shipment verifications of U. S. origin items to facilitate EAR compliance.
  • Providing support for 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. Embassy officials with current information on U. S. and multilateral export control norms and practices.
  • Coordinating and supporting U. S. export enforcement and export control programs.
  • Supporting Trade Center programs and activities such as trade fair exhibits, trade missions, and other trade promotions.

This is a temporary appointment with an initial appointment of 2 years. Although not guaranteed, the initial appointment may be extended in one year increments; but may not exceed the statutory maximum of five (5) years.

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.
  • Must complete or have completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) or equivalent prior to arriving at post.
  • 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.

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-1811-02, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to that of a GS -13, in the Federal Service. Experience must be related to export control laws.

Specialized experience is defined as:
  1. Knowledge of the Export Administration Regulations, the Export Control Reform Act of 2018, the International Emergency Economic Act, and related export control laws, or
  2. Knowledge of international export control issues including the nonproliferation regimes (the Wassenaar Arrangement, Missile Technology Control Regime, Australis Group and Nuclear Supplies Group), or
  3. Experience conducting end-use checks, or
  4. Experience conducting export control investigations, or
  5. Experience planning and implementing conferences and events (examples include trade seminars, outreaches to companies, and official meetings, or
  6. 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 CLEARANCE: 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.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. You are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of the specialized experience required for this position. We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your category placement may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Only the best qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Other than the system status, we will not provide any additional information about why an applicant did not make the referral list.

To preview questions, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12740153

Required Documents

Required documents: In addition to a resume and the assessment questions, you must submit copies of the following documents:

Resume - showing relevant experience. Your resume MUST include the following information. Failure to do so may disqualify you from consideration for the position for which you are applying.

  • Full name, mailing address (including zip code), and day and evening telephone numbers.
  • Citizenship.
  • Confirmation of your registration in the Selective Service, if you are registered for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/59.
  • Work experience including the dates (mm/dd/yy) of each employment along with the number of hours worked per week. Include paid and Non-paid job-related work experience. For each job listed you are to provide:
    • Job title
    • Duties and accomplishments
    • Employer's name and address
    • Supervisor's name and phone number
    • Starting and ending dates (mm/dd/yy)
    • Salary
    • If Federal; Title, Series, and grade/pay band
  • Other Job-Related Qualifications Information: Provide training courses, special skills you possess, certificates and licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, etc. applicable to the position.
  • SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action: must include your current grade, step and series. NOTE: An award SF-50 (i.e. cash or time off award) does not indicate grade or level (i.e. pay band) or tenure to determine your eligibility for this position and will not be accepted.
  • DD-214 (if applicable): If you are claiming Veterans' Preference or eligible Veterans' Service, provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other appropriate documentation to prove your entitlement and to provide verification of an Honorable Discharge.
  • SF-15 and VA Letter (if applicable): If you are claiming Veterans' Preference based upon a Compensable Disability, Widow or Spouse Entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, you must submit your DD-214 or other proof of entitlement; an SF-15, and the required proof of disability, i.e., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later. Qualified veterans will be considered consistent with the requirements of the Foreign Service Act of1980. Please indicate on your resume the type of veterans' preference you are claiming and provide the appropriate supporting documentation. For more information on eligibility requirements, please go to http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ or http://www.opm.gov/staffingportal/vetguide.asp
  • IF APPLICABLE: Military service member's "Statement of Service" will be accepted up to120 days prior to separation date if a terminal leave form or DD-214 cannot be provided. The "Statement of Service" must be signed by (or by direction of): the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin, your rank, dates of active duty service, the Type of Discharge and Character of Service (i.e. honorable).
IMPORTANT: If you do not submit required documentation described in this job opportunity announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy. You may submit required and/or supplemental documents through any of the following methods:
  • Upload your file(s);
  • Download from your USAJOBS account.

How to Apply

Applicants applying under this announcement are required to complete and submit an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS at website http://www.usajobs.gov/. The information you provide and your resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to the Department of Commerce's application system when you apply on-line. Information you provide is general information that must be completed by all applicants.

There are several parts of the application process that will affect your overall evaluation: (i). Your on-line resume, (ii). Your responses to the vacancy questions, (iii). Your supporting documentation.

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received on-line by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

Agency contact information

Kelly Rider
Address
International Trade Administration
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
US

Next steps

You will receive notice that your application has been received. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov/. - Click on the MY USAJOBS, which brings you to the login screen. - Login to your account. - You can check your status by either clicking on Track your online job Applications or on the APPLICATIONS tab.

Other than the system status, we will not provide any additional information about why an applicant did not make the referral list.

Note: USAJOBS accounts are deactivated after 18 months of inactivity. If your account has been deactivated, you should create an entirely new resume. It is to your advantage to update your resume at least twice a year to maintain your marketability and to avoid deactivation


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