Total 7 Internship job vacancies in Vancouver, Washington

The candidate selected for this position will:

1. Assist in performing audits of small defined-pension plans which have no obvious complicating features.

2. Enter data extracted from audit reports to prepare or help construct tables and charts; or prepare spreadsheets or other workpapers in support of the audit staff or to facilitate the presentation of audit findings in connection with a variety of audits/reviews carried out on an ongoing basis.

3. Perform other duties as assigned.

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You will:

• Advise and support EPA's senior leaders on international program and policy development that involves coordination with international organizations; develop incisive analyses and innovative policy options concerning the office's international programs.
• Coordinate development and implementation of environmental programs in collaboration with other National Program Managers (NPMs) and Regions, with partner federal entities, such as the Department of State and United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and with multilateral organizations, including the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Arctic Council, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), World Health Organization (WHO), and the like.
• Ensure clear, effective communication among workgroup members and with stakeholders; represent management in domestic and international meetings; brief Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA) management on issues that are often complex or controversial; and write position papers, talking points, and other materials for use by EPA leadership.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

As an International Relations Specialist, you will:

• Conduct in-depth analyses for comprehensive and long-term energy policy planning and strategy development, investigating international energy policy, market trends, investment and trade issues and their impact on U.S. national security, foreign policy, and trade policy objectives in assigned non-U.S. geographical regions within the Americas.
• Serve as the DOE representative in meetings with foreign officials, both here and abroad, and in interagency meetings related to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Draft comprehensive briefings, speeches, and testimony given by the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, the Under Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and other senior DOE officials. Develop background briefing/position papers for senior DOE management on energy policies, trade issues, strategies, and programs in the area of responsibility for use during bilateral and multilateral discussions.
• Assist in identifying and monitoring potential foreign activities for cooperative arrangements from which the Government would derive benefits, recommending short- and long-range strategies and plans for cooperation.

For this International Relations Officer position, duties may include, but are not limited to,

• Communicates work goals, deadlines, and expectations to staff both orally and in writing.
• Produces deliverables in situations with quick approaching deadlines while also handling other multiple fast-paced requests on complex policy issues related to international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.
• Develops guidance and provides training to team members on policies, processes, and procedures related to research on international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking issues.
• Reviews reports for quality, accuracy, and readability.
• Prepares reports that serve as policy and factual underpinning for Congress and other government decision makers, human rights groups, business and labor organizations, the media, and the public.
• Coordinates with relevant government agencies to get work done.
• Develops and prepares in-depth analysis of assigned issues and provides inputs for reports and other research projects as well as for the development of policies and programs.
• Expert understanding of federal government laws and international standards that govern child labor, forced labor and human trafficking issues.

For this International Relations Officer position, duties may include, but are not limited to,

• Communicates work goals, deadlines, and expectations to staff both orally and in writing.
• Produces deliverables in situations with quick approaching deadlines while also handling other multiple fast-paced requests on complex policy issues related to international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking.
• Develops guidance and provides training to team members on policies, processes, and procedures related to research on international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking issues.
• Reviews reports for quality, accuracy, and readability.
• Prepares reports that serve as policy and factual underpinning for Congress and other government decision makers, human rights groups, business and labor organizations, the media, and the public.
• Coordinates with relevant government agencies to get work done.
• Develops and prepares in-depth analysis of assigned issues and provides inputs for reports and other research projects as well as for the development of policies and programs.
• Expert understanding of federal government laws and international standards that govern child labor, forced labor and human trafficking issues.

As an International Trade Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Performs a broad range of organization-specific responsibilities, including U.S. export facilitation, foreign direct investment promotion, trade promotion through trade-policy analysis, the resolution of trade barriers, and negotiations, and associated functions that address businesses, industries, and/or markets critical to U.S. business, investment, and trade priorities and objectives. Recommends positions on complex trade issues, policy positions, or negotiating strategies, and develops and disseminates trade information to U.S. businesses or associations. Writes clear and succinct briefing papers, memos, and other materials for senior government officials. Provides clears and concise verbal briefings on commercial and economic issues to senior government officials and business groups. Works with business groups and companies to resolve problems related to international trade and investment. Incumbents operate in a dynamic domestic and international business environment requiring dedicated effort to sustain expertise, to collaborate, and to maximize the benefits to all U.S. business interests.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other International Trade Specialist GS-1140-9/11/12 FPL 13 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

This position is also advertised under ITA-GM-DE-25-12608291, which is open to Delegated Examining eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.

As an International Trade Specialist, you will perform the following duties:

Performs a broad range of organization-specific responsibilities, including U.S. export facilitation, foreign direct investment promotion, trade promotion through trade-policy analysis, the resolution of trade barriers, and negotiations, and associated functions that address businesses, industries, and/or markets critical to U.S. business, investment, and trade priorities and objectives. Recommends positions on complex trade issues, policy positions, or negotiating strategies, and develops and disseminates trade information to U.S. businesses or associations. Writes clear and succinct briefing papers, memos, and other materials for senior government officials. Provides clears and concise verbal briefings on commercial and economic issues to senior government officials and business groups. Works with business groups and companies to resolve problems related to international trade and investment. Incumbents operate in a dynamic domestic and international business environment requiring dedicated effort to sustain expertise, to collaborate, and to maximize the benefits to all U.S. business interests.

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other International Trade Specialist GS-1140-9/11/12 FPL 13 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

This position is also advertised under ITA-GM-ST-25-12608292, which is open to Merit Promotion eligible applicants. You must apply to both announcements if you want to be considered for both.