Administrative Officer (Director Of Management And Operations Overseas) Job in Throughout Virginia - 95283791 - ZA4LRRRU5TT4I

Job Title:
Administrative Officer (Director of Management and Operations Overseas)


Agency:
Peace CorpsSub

Agency:
Peace Corps

Job Announcement Number:
OPC11-External AO

SALARY RANGE:
$61,759.00 - $138,137.00 /year

OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, January 06, 2011 to Friday, January 06, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:FP-0341-04/02

POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time Term, not to exceed 30 Months

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
02

DUTY LOCATIONS:
16 vacancies - Throughout the World

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
US citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Still asking what you can do for your country?

The Peace Corps provides technical assistance to countries that request it by sharing America's most precious resources - its people. The Peace Corps has helped local communities in 139 countries build a better life through the work of its Volunteers. Since 1961, over 195,000 Volunteers have served. The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency promoting world peace and friendship through the work of its Volunteers.

Peace Corps positions are normally filled for an initial 2 1/2 year period, but may be extended to a total 5 year limit. This keeps our workplace vibrant and our ideas fresh.

Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Peace Corps applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=AYCHS.


KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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Additional Duty Location Info:
16 vacancies - Throughout the World


DUTIES:

Performs tasks related to the administrative management of an organization. This includes activities such as interpreting administrative policies, developing and implementing organizational policies, defining administrative requirements, and/or providing advice to management on related issues. Performs liaison duties in support of an organizational program planning process. Participates in developing and implementing long- and short-range plans, procedures, and policies relating to the organization's administrative needs. Plans and administers projects or programs, including scheduling and layout of operations, planning for budget and cost requirements, and inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in testing, evaluation, and applications. Organizes, schedules, coordinates, and facilitates the timing, sequence, quality, quantity, and issues related to all such projects and work requests. Provides administrative support and guidance for organizational budgeting and financial management activities. Provides advice to management and program personnel on budgetary and finance issues such as budget formulation, justification, and execution; financial management; and financial reporting.



QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Procuring Good and Services

Administrative and Operational Support

Volunteer Management

Policy and Procedure Implementation

Human Resource Management

Budgeting and Financial Management

Supervisory Experience

Volunteer Experience

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifying experience for the FP-04 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-05 or GS-9 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

See Other Information for further requirements.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system. Additionally, we will conduct a quality review of your on-line application and supporting documents. Your on-line responses must be supported by the information you provide in your work history information.


BENEFITS:See Other Information.
OTHER INFORMATION:

Candidate's years of specialized experience and the Peace Corps policy will determine the grade level being offered. Positions may be filled at any grade level. The starting grade for each position will be based on the needs of management and of the specific overseas post, as well as the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Fluent foreign language (professional level) will be required for some positions. Some positions require fluency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese. Other languages will be required according to the needs of the post. Applicants will be screened for language proficiency during the interview process. Also please ensure you indicate your language proficiency in your application.

The date on which an office requests a roster of candidates will be considered the closing date for applications for the purpose of applying veterans preference rights. As this is an open continuous announcement, multiple rosters will be issued. Qualified candidates, including qualified veterans, who applied after the last closing date will be considered for subsequent rosters.

Candidates and eligible dependents will be required to obtain a medical clearance as a condition of employment. The clearance is granted by the Department of State, Office of Medical Services. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for non-selection.

Applicants are encouraged to provide justification to support the selections made in the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)/Compencies portion of the application. The most competitive applicants are those that address how their experience matches the KSA/Competencies in the application.

If you have engaged in intelligence activity or related work, you may not be eligible to apply for positions at Peace Corps. Please click on the Public Notice Vacancy Announcement and refer to the 'Other Significant Facts' section for details.

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference you must attach your supporting documents to receive your preference points. For more information please click on the Public Notice Vacancy Announcement and refer to the 'Other Significant Facts' section for details.

A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for employment termination.

Requirements for Overseas Jobs: Candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for non-selection or if the candidate has been hired, termination of employment.

Candidates and eligible dependents will be required to obtain a medical clearance as a condition of employment. The clearance is granted by the Department of State, Office of Medical Services. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for non-selection.

This is a Federal Government civilian job called an Excepted Appointment. As an Excepted Service agency, Peace Corps employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and employment is time-limited not to exceed 5 years.

Important Notice: If this position is advertised at more than one grade level, known as a Career Ladder vacancy, applicants have the option of applying for one or more grade levels; however, each grade level requires a separate questionnaire. You are provided the option to identify which grade levels you want to apply for at the beginning of the application process. If you elected to apply for more than one grade level, you will see a questionnaire for each grade level selected. Each questionnaire must be completed in order for you to be considered at that grade level, using the same responses to the KSAs you prepared for the highest grade level you applied for.

Reminder: In Peace Corps Foreign Personnel (FP) pay plan (grade level system), as FP grades go higher, the corresponding numbers go lower. For example, the highest grade level is FP-1 (equivalent to GS-15) and the lowest grade level is FP-9 (equivalent to GS-5).

Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1-800-407-0147 or joeavue@avuetech.com or by clicking on the "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" button while working in the automated system.

When completing your Avue application online, you will receive a pop-up warning message after 45 minutes.  It is strongly recommended that you save your data often, and turn off your pop-up blocker in order to receive any system time-out warning.   As a suggestion, you may want to compose your narrative information in a separate word document, and then copy and paste it into your Avue application.

The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html. If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment that provides Internet access to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may call the contact phone number listed on this announcement to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, applicant qualification form (Form No. F-15566-AVUE), and instructions for completing the form. No other form of application will be accepted.

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system. Additionally, the Peace Corps Human Resources Office will conduct a quality review of your on-line application and supporting documents before your rating becomes final. This quality review will be based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training as it relates to the duties of this position. Your on-line responses must be supported by the information you provide in your narrative and work history information.

Applicants submitting documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to 253-573-9869, or mailed to the following address: Peace Corps, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.

If you have a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, or have questions regarding reasonable accommodation, please contact our American Diversity Program office at 202-692-2139. You can send an email to adp@peacecorps.gov or americandiversityprogram@peacecorps.gov.

Moving expenses are authorized.

Relocation expenses are authorized.

BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; and training and development opportunities. Employees located in the United States may also receive subsidized transportation, flexible work schedule, and a family/worklife program.

PRIOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY OR RELATED WORK: Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases.

As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: If you are claiming 5-point Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 must be submitted with your application. To receive 10-point preference, in addition to your DD-214, you must also submit an SF-15 and an official statement, issued in 1991 or later, from the Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability of 10% or more. This documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement; failure to submit will disallow the additional points for preference being added to your score.

This position is excluded from provisions of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).

A six-month trial period is required.

HOW TO APPLY:Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for Peace Corps applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=AYCHS.

If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call Avue Help Desk at (800) 407-0147 or email at joeavue@avuetech.com.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:See Other Information.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Avue Help Desk
Phone: (800) 407-0147
Fax: 253 573-9869
Email: joeavue@avuetech.com Agency Information:
Peace Corps
1111 20th Street, NW
Office of Human Resource
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20526
US
Fax: 253 573-9869

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:Your application will be automatically evaluated and rated by the system. Additionally, we will conduct a quality review of your on-line application and supporting documents. Your on-line responses must be supported by the information you provide in your work history information.