ASI Opens Search for Director of Communications

ASI is seeking a strategic and experienced communications professional to lead all internal and external messaging efforts. This full-time, on-site role in Englewood, Colorado, will oversee communications strategy, content development, media relations, and stakeholder engagement to strengthen the voice and impact of the U.S. sheep industry. The ideal candidate is a strong writer, digitally savvy, and skilled at translating complex industry and policy topics into clear, compelling messaging.

See: ASI Press Release.

IWTO is currently recruiting for a new Secretary General.

The International Wool Textile Organisation ("IWTO") Secretary General is responsible for the general administration and daily management of the organisation, the organisation’s functions and managing its professional staff members and consultants. The Secretary General reports to the IWTO President and the Executive Committee. View the full job profile and apply by clicking here.

The deadline for applications is 4 January 2016.

The selected candidate will be expected to take up the position in May 2016, or as soon as possible thereafter. It is expected that the Secretary General will live in Brussels and will work full-time for IWTO. If not a national of the EU/EEA, candidates must be eligible to work in Belgium and hold a valid work permit.

Customs Post Two Job Openings

U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") has announced two Senior Executive Service ("SES") opportunities within CBP’s Office of International Trade ("OT").

1. Executive Director, Automated Commercial Environment ("ACE") Business Office and

2. Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings ("RR").

These job announcements, with additional details are now posted on USAJobs and have a closing date of January 9, 2015.

The Executive Director, ACE Business Office is responsible for leading the planning and development of automated systems at CBP that will be used by the U.S. Government and trading community. These automated systems are instrumental in allowing CBP to achieve its strategic goals and objectives related to the enforcement, analysis, and trade policy requirements of CBP, other Government agencies, and the private sector. They will be the principal representative and consultant for the ACE Program at interagency and international meetings and will be responsible for communicating to all stakeholders the benefits and impact of the ACE Program. You may view the announcement on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/389116300.

The Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, is responsible for developing and implementing regulations and rules to enforce laws enacted by Congress. Regulations and Rulings provides administrative decisions on appeals to penalties or sanctions imposed as a result of violations of customs laws or regulations. They are responsible for directing key programs related to Regulations and Disclosure Law, Commercial Trade and Facilitation, and Border Security and Trade Compliance. Additional responsibilities include the oversight of the development of agency guidelines and procedures for administering laws and regulations pertaining to the importation of goods and merchandise into the commerce of the United States. They will also be responsible for the development of a national approach for achieving informed compliance with importers, brokers, and others engaged in international trade. You may view the announcement on USAJOBS at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/388895400.

Job Opening: Director Office of Unfair Import Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission

This position is located in the Office of Unfair Import Investigations ("OUII"), U.S. International Trade Commission ("U.S.I.T.C.") and is responsible for a wide array of legal and administrative matters related to Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and Section 603 of the Trade Act of 1974, internal control processes, and executive management issues. For more information, see notice on the U.S.I.T.C. website at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/PrintPreview/340564000.

Job Opening: General Counsel to U.S. International Trade Commission

The United States International Trade Commission ("U.S.I.T.C.")has announced an opening for General Counsel. The incumbent of this position serves as the top-ranking legal officer and is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to the U.S.I.T.C and its staff. For more information, or to apply, see the notice on the U.S.I.T.C. website at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/341087500.