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Director of Programming and Training - Cambodia - 2006/04/13 12:09
Assoc. Peace Corps Dir. Programming and Training Officer, FP-0301-4 (Equivalent to GS-11/12)
The following job is on the Peace Corps website. If you are interested in applying please login to the Peace Corps jobs site at: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html
Once you have logged in, please enter the code YYXOQ into the "Reference Code" field in the bottom right on the screen.
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
EMPLOYER: Peace Corps
LOCATION: Cambodia
SALARY RANGE: $48,684.00-$88,283.00
CLOSE DATE: 4-25-2006
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: OPC6-A0061
OPENING DATE: 4-11-2006
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 30 Months
CONTACT NAME: Avue Direct Services
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 253-577-1877-209
CONTACT EMAIL: www.digitalservices.com/pc/applicant/html
NOTES:
NOTE: STARTING SALARY GENERALLY WILL BE AT THE FIRST STEP OF THE QUALIFYING GRADE UNLESS SELECTION WOULD BE A TRANSFER FROM ANOTHER FEDERAL AGENCY. Individuals who applied for OPC6-038 do not need to re-apply; applications to OPC6-038 will be considered for this position.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 30 months, but may be extended up to 5 years. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees.
A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applican'ts successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
DUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)
Assists the Country Director in the administration of the Peace Corps program. Provides oversight, supervision, and support to Peace Corps staff and Volunteers in the development, management, and evaluation of projects and training programs. Project development includes study of the problem(s) to be solved, formulation of goals and objectives, site visits and evaluation of all aspects of the Volunteer assignment, as well as assuring the availability of support resources. S/he is responsible for (1) the maintenance of quality programming and training consistent with the goals of both the host country government and Peace Corps policies and priorities; (2) providing management support and oversight to program and training staff; (3) evaluating the overall effectiveness of the organization in programming and training; and (4) developing the strategies and action plans to meet training, programming, and volunteer support needs. The PTO may be designated Acting Country Director in the absence of the Country Director.
SCREEN OUT ELEMENT(S):
Substantial supervisory experience that demonstrates skill in managing, motivating and staff development in a cross-cultural environment (overseas preferred).
Demonstrated skill in designing, managing or evaluating community-based projects conducted jointly with host organizations in an overseas environment.
Significant experience in designing and conducting adult training programs.
Significant experience working with community-based development projects in at least one of the following sectors: organizational capacity building, TEFL, economic development, environmental management/education, health education, agrobusiness
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:(The KSAs below may not apply at all grades)
Experience as a volunteer and/or work with volunteer organizations (Peace Corps experience preferred).
Demonstrated skill in integrating safety considerations in overseas programming and training activities.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 4: Qualifying experience for the GS-12 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-11 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. Examples are identifying and analyzing policy, regulations, and/or standards covering portions of an organization's programs, activities, or functions; or analyzing fluctuating conditions and unusual factors and providing recommendations to resolve unusual or uncommon administrative issues.
Grade 3: Qualifying experience for the FP-03 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-04 or GS-11 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. Examples are reviewing information and reconciling conflicting data; devising new or modified methods of analyzing findings; or developing new initiatives in one or more program areas.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement.
BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report relative to this position which show the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement.
Applicants submitting proof 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 submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement and 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.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are authorized.
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.
Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally do not exceed 30 months, but they may be extended for up to 5 years.
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.
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.
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