Research Assistant (International)

Duties

The Research Assistant (International) PRC-2 will be responsible for:

• Assists in obtaining and compiling data from Postal Service and other sources into comparable formats to be used in analysis and evaluations.
• Verifies the mathematical accuracy of financial, economic, marketing, and statistical statements submitted by the Postal Service.

• Research and analyze postal regulatory practices and developments in other countries and regions

  to identify practices and regulations that could inform the work of the Commission
• Research and analyze studies on the international postal sector to identify issues of interest to the Commission
• Promote the exchange of best practices in postal regulation with postal regulators in other countries
• Write brief reports and provide briefing on research findings with analyses of issues of potential interest to the Commission
• Monitor and analyze documents of international postal organizations on postal financial, regulatory, and policy issues
• Provide assistance in the financial analyses of the Postal Service's international products and services
• Limited administrative functions as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Citizenship Requirement: You must be a U.S. citizen or national to be eligible for this position.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status: Exempt
• e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form, this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• Background Investigation Requirement: You must successfully pass a background investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
• Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
• Selective Service Registration: All applicants born male, on (or after) 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System OR have an approved exemption. Visit www.SSS.gov for more info.
• This position may require you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry and annually thereafter.
• You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• 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.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  In order for your application to be considered complete, the following documents must be submitted:

  • Cover Letter (no more than two pages)

  • Resume: For each position listed on your resume, youmust specify the following information:
    • Start and end dates (month/year)

    • Description of duties

    • If the position was Federal, you must include the grade and step for each

    • education

  • Current and former Federal employees:
    • Submit a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" to indicate your current federal status. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate that you possess the years of experience required for this vacancy. You must provide additional SF-50s that clearly demonstrate that you meet the years of experience required for this vacancy.

    • The SF-50 must show your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied. [i.e., Excepted or Competitive] Performance award, Realignment, and Detail SF-50's will not be accepted as proof of grade or tenure.

  • Veterans: If claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a Member-4 copy of your DD-214
    • Disabled Veterans Disabled Veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must submit:
      • SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference

      • Member-4 DD-214

      • disability rating letter (if applicable)

    • If you are currently on active duty to be released within 120 days, you may submit an armed forces certification in lieu of a Member-4 DD-214

  Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not receiving 10-point preference.

  • Military spouse of an Active-Duty Military Member:
    • Marriage license

    • A copy of your spouse's active military orders

  • Military Spouse of Separated Veteran:
    • A copy of your marriage license

    • A copy of the Member-4 DD-214

    • A copy of your spouse's 100% service-connected disability letter OR document of death during active duty

  You are not eligible for Military Spousal benefits if you were not married to the veteran at the time of death or have since remarried. Failure to provide required documentation will result in your application not receiving preference.

  • Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities:
    • Submit a copy of your Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).

  For more information on your eligibility, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  Applicants must apply through the online application system USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer the application questionnaire and assessment, and submit all required documents.
  If you already have a USAJOBS account, click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to attach any additional documents that may be required.
  Application packages will NOT be accepted via email, mail, or fax.All applications must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.
  This vacancy announcement will be open from January 17, 2024, through February 7, 2024, or until 150 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Complete application packages must be submitted at the time that you apply to receive consideration. Additional documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.

  Agency contact information

  HR Office

  Email

  employment@prc.gov

  Address

  Postal Regulatory Commission
  901 New York Ave NW
  Washington, DC 20268
  US

  Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive the application package (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Please ensure that your application includes all required documents as we will not process applications missing a cover letter, etc. After the review is complete, the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be notified of their status by email, referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants will receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
  

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents