Administrative Officer FP -341-5
Peace Corps
- Phone: 253-573-1877 209
- Posting Date: 4/24/2008
ALL PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY.
More than one position may be filled through this announcement.
Candidates MUST apply for all grade levels for which they wish to be considered. Candidates are encouraged to apply for all grade levels advertised.
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 applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
Medical Clearance: Peace Corps pre-employment hiring policy requires that candidates be medically cleared by the State Department medical monitoring program. Eligible family members (spouses and dependent children) are required to begin the medical clearance process prior to candidate's entry on duty. However, family members must be medically cleared before travel and/or shipping at U.S. Government expense to the assigned overseas post. Medical examinations may be performed by a family doctor, in which case Peace Corps will reimburse the candidate for reasonable and customary expenses. Alternatively, the examination may be conducted at the State Department's medical facility in Washington, D.C.
Applicants must provide justification to support the selections made in the KSA portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement. Failure to provide this information will result in the applicant not being given consideration for the position.
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DUTIES:(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)
While the specific post may vary, all Peace Corps programs operate in communities that are disadvantaged. Applicants must have the ability to anticipate, plan for, and overcome challenges associated with living and working in a country under conditions of hardship where there may be resource scarcity, technological challenges, and/or infrastructure difficulties. The success of an Administrative Officer overseas will be based in the understanding that s/he is supporting a population of customers who are 100% dependent on the services provided as well as his/her understanding of and engagement in the cumulative country program.
This position is located in a Peace Corps country office ('post') overseas. The Administrative Officer (AO) is responsible for post administrative operations including budget formulation and execution, human resource management, procurement, contracts, property management, supervising computer system administration, and general services support. The AO maintains and develops responsive and effective administrative procedures and ensures there is ongoing evaluation of their effectiveness. S/he also provides technical advice and guidance to staff and Volunteers on a variety of policy and post management issues. The AO is a senior staff member of the country team actively involved in all aspects of Peace Corps operations, including programming, training, and overall Volunteer support. The AO supervises an administrative unit composed of host country national staff that typically includes a Cashier, Administrative Assistant, General Services Assistant, Driver, and Guards. Due to the location of Peace Corps posts, the Administrative Officer's work is often carried out under difficult and stressful conditions.
Oversees and manages the organization's budget operations, including both budget formulation and execution. Establishes budget policy for the organization served. Provides instruction to management officials during budget calls and other budget formulation or execution processes.
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.
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.
The ideal candidate for this position will have experience working in the Pacific and knowledge of the culture and values of the Pacific. Successful candidates MUST possess superior leadership abilities as the AO is a senior staff member at post who sets the tone and character of the Peace Corps program in general and serves as leader, liaison, and role model for the administrative team. Strong management experience with cross-cultural groups in administrative matters is also vital.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:(The KSAs below may not apply at all grades)
Demonstrated skill in procurement/ contracting, logistics, and human resources management (preferably overseas).
Skill in providing advice and liaison support for managing administrative functions in an overseas developing country context.
Experience which led to the knowledge of multi-year budget formulation and execution using financial management and/or accounting software.
Ability to lead and supervise a diverse team of employees in order to direct and delegate work assignments and maximize the quality and quantity of services provided.
Skill in administering international volunteer programs.
Ability to use research and analysis techniques to produce budgetary and financial management reports relevant to international development work.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 5: Qualifying experience for the FP-05 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-07 or GS-7 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.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirement for the FP-05 level may be met by two (2) full academic years of graduate level education or completion of all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or completion of all requirements for an LL.B or J.D. degree.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
Grade 4: 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.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements at the FP-04 level may be met by three (3) full academic years of graduate level education or the successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call Avue Direct Services at 253-577-1877-209 or email at mlucero@avuetech.com.
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.
Relocation 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.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointment to the Peace Corps is normally for 30 months, but may be extended for up to 5 years. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees.
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.
LOCATION: Pacific
SALARY RANGE: $41,122.00-$91,976.00
CLOSE DATE: 5-9-2008
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: OPC8-A0097-GB
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 30 Months
CONTACT NAME: Help Desk
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 253-573-1877-209
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