Associate Director
Millennium Challenge Corporation
- Email Address: www.avuedigitalservices.com/mcc/applicant.html
- Phone: 253-573-1877 x209
- Posting Date: 5/28/2008
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. Government corporation whose mission is to provide grant assistance that will support economic growth and poverty reduction in eligible developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry. To receive assistance, eligible countries enter into a public agreement (Compact) with the MCC that includes a multi-year plan for achieving shared development objectives, the responsibilities of each country in achieving those objectives, regular benchmarks to measure progress, a multi-year financial plan, and a plan to ensure fiscal accountability for the use of MCA assistance. MCC is listed as one of the top ten best places to work in the Federal government by the Office of Personnel Management's 2006 survey. The Department of Compact Development within MCC is responsible for working with eligible countries to develop compact proposals for funding by MCC. The Department of Compact Development is staffed with technical experts in Infrastructure, Agriculture, Private Sector Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Economic Analysis, Fiscal Accountability (which includes Program, Financial and Procurement Management), and Environment and Social Assessment.
NOTES:
This position is located in the Technical Assessment Division in the Department of Compact Development. The incumbent of this position will serve as an ESA Director and report to the Managing Director for Technical Assessment and work closely with the Practice Lead for Environmental and Social Assessment and the Practice Lead for Social Assessment and Gender Integration.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Applicants are encouraged to apply soon since a Best Qualified List can be drawn at anytime without prior notice.
More than one position may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
This position may be filled as an Associate Director or Director based upon the applicant’s qualifications.
This is a career ladder position. If selected at the Associate Director level, you may be promoted to the Director level without further competition. MCC is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at the higher level and the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation, granting of a federal security clearance, and ability to pass a drug test.
Required overnight travel may be as high as 30% or more. Travel abroad, sometimes on short notice and under pressing conditions to remote areas, is required.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
A one-year probationary period is required unless met during prior Federal service. This appointment requires completion of a one-year probationary period. During this time period, employee’s conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.
Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
This announcement is being used to consider internal Merit Promotion and external candidates. You will be considered under all categories for which you are eligible.
DUTIES:
Under direction and guidance from the Managing Director, the Director will be assigned responsibilities that include, but are not limited to, the following:
Evaluates the risk of potential environmental and social impacts of Compact-funded projects and activities, including biophysical impacts as well as potential social impacts (including participation, gender, indigenous populations, cultural heritage, resettlement, health and safety, and social inclusion).
Evaluates the technical adequacy of project-specific analyses such as environmental impact assessments (EIAs), environmental management plans (EMPs), resettlement action plans (RAPs), and gender analyses either directly or by supervising individuals or entities who will conduct the evaluations.
Participates as a member of MCC transaction teams to provide advice and counsel during compact development on environmental and social issues related to program design, implementation plans, and monitoring of Compact-funded projects and activities.
Negotiates within transaction teams and with country counterparts on program design, work plans, budgets, and oversight mechanisms.
Where necessary, assists eligible countries in developing a plan of corrective action for implementing and monitoring social and environmental impacts of Compact-funded projects and activities.
Represents MCC to senior U.S. Government officials, representatives of foreign governments, and a variety of other stakeholders, both domestic and international.
Writes and reviews terms of reference, developing budgets, timelines and cost estimates, and conducting evaluations for procurement actions.
Manages contractors, inter-agency agreements, and other entities to ensure that deliverables and work products are acceptable.
Strengthens external partnerships to enhance attention to environmental and social issues.
Keeps abreast of current thinking, techniques, and information resources related to environmental and social/gender assessment, particularly in the context of international development.
Highly Desired:
- An advanced degree in environmental, social or natural sciences, natural resource management, economics, environmental engineering, planning or a related field.
- For the Director position, ten or more years of experience in environmental and social assessment, management and/or monitoring or a related field is preferred.
- French language skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES :
Ability to communicate environmental and social assessment concepts effectively to MCC staff, stakeholders, and country counterparts, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively within multidisciplinary teams and with domestic and international experts who represent the interests of governmental and non-governmental sectors.
Ability to draft terms of reference for environment and social assessment with affiliated cost estimates, participate in procurement evaluation panels, and/or conduct technical management of contracts.
Experience living and/or working in developing countries.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifying experience for Pay Band 03 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to the GS-13 or an equivalent 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 of specialized experience are:
-Experience conducting, overseeing, or evaluating environmental and/or social/gender impact assessments or related analysis, particularly in an international context.
-Experience researching, recommending and implementing policy relating to the sound environmental management.
-Experience devising creative and effective approaches to due diligence, including rapid assessment techniques.
-Experience designing and/or managing a monitoring system for environmental and social impacts.
BASIS OF RATING
Candidates who meet the basic qualification requirements for this vacancy will be rated according to Category Rating Procedures. This means that candidates will be assigned to a pre-defined quality category based on their application and veteran preference. Generally, only candidates in the top quality category will be referred to the hiring manager.
Individuals with veteran's preference will be placed ahead of other applicants within each rating category. Preference-eligible veterans who have at least a 10 percent compensable service-connected disability, and who have met the basic qualification requirements, will be placed ahead of other appli cants in the highest category for all but professional and scientific positions at the GS-09 or equivalent and above. For this type of position veterans will be placed ahead of other applicants in the category to which they are assigned based upon rating of their application.
There may be two or three quality categories: If three, they will be Highly Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. If two, they will be Highly Qualified and Qualified.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
HOW TO APPLY: The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at www.mccjobs.us. 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.
You must submit your application so that it is received by the closing date of the announcement.
The MCC does not recognize academic degrees from schools that are not accredited. A check as to whether any academic degree you have achieved was obtained from an accredited college or university will be conducted as part of the on-line application process. Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
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: MCC, 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.
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Applicants must meet all of the general qualification requirements listed in order to receive consideration for this position. Also, demonstration of work supporting the general qualifications and KSAs MUST be documented and reflected in your work history within the body of your profile. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement. Failure to provide this information will result in the application not being given consideration for the position.
Status applicants must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which verifies status.
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.
The Millennium Challenge Corporation 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 corporation. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
BENEFITS: MCC offers a wide array of benefits to its employees. Your type of appointment determines the benefits for which you are eligible.
MCC participates in the WMATA SmartBenefits Program. Employees are provided with a tax-free or pre-tax transit benefit up to $110 per month and a Metro parking lot benefit of $90 per month to cover the cost of parking at metro station lots.
Health Insurance - As a MCC employee, you may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, which offers over 100 optional plans. MCC pays a portion of your premiums. Your portion is paid with pre-tax dollars.
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers numerous life insurance options covering employees and dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts - the Federal Flexible spending Accounts program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Retirement Program - New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefits Plan, and Thrift Savings Plan. If you are transferring from another agency and covered by Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), you may continue in this program.
The Federal leave program offers exceptional time off benefits, including annual leave, sick leave, a leave share program and ten (10) paid holidays per year.
Other benefits include convenient location to metro, eligibility to join State Department Federal Credit Union, and free use of an on-site gym and locker room with shower facility.
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.
SALARY RANGE: $98,000.00-$120,000.00
CLOSE DATE: None
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MCC-08-0067
OPENING DATE: 5-27-2008
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 03
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens - Open to All Sources
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit
CONTACT NAME: Help Desk
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 253-573-1877-209
CONTACT EMAIL: www.avuedigitalservices.com/mcc/applicant.html
