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Office of the Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Officer within the Office of the Administrator (A/AID) is located at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) headquarters in Washington, DC.
Learn more about this agency05/18/2022 to 05/31/2022
$135,468 - $203,700 per year
SL 00
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
None
Yes
Yes
USAID-22-SL001
655194100
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Clarification from the agency Status Candidates on career or career-conditional appointments, including former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; those eligible for CTAP/ICTAP, veteran's preference or Veteran's Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA); those eligible based on other special hiring programs under a non-competitive appointment authority, Executive Order 12721, or interchange agreements with other Merit systems.
The Office of the Administrator (A/AID) provides overall direction to the Agency in its administration of the U.S. foreign economic assistance programs and the appropriations made available for such purposes under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.
Further, the A/AID/DEIA, makes advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility a priority component of the Agency's management agenda and the Agency's strategic planning. The Deputy Chief DEIA Officer, will work with the Chief DEIA Officer to promote the vision of a respectful, safe, and inclusive Agency by providing centralized oversight of Agency efforts to advance DEIA internally within the workforce and through Agency programs and partnerships. The Deputy Chief DEIA Officer will implement, at the direction of the Chief DEIA Officer, the Government-wide DEIA Plan prepared pursuant to Executive Order 14035, and such other related guidance as issued from time to time by other Federal entities.
The Deputy Chief DEIA Officer primarily focuses on people, culture, training and events, while also supporting the Chief DEIA Officer, in all matters. The incumbent will, in the absence of the Chief DEIA Officer, represent the Agency to the interagency and external DEIA engagements, including, but not limited to, the Domestic Policy Council, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), National Security Council (NSC), and the President's Management Council.
Serves as a senior advisor to the Administrator, Deputy Administrators, and Chief of Staff. Develops and/or reviews Bureau, Regional Bureau, and Mission policies, strategies, and programs in the management area, with an eye toward conceptualizing, promoting, and implementing reforms under the Agency's Transformation.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance.
Position requires incumbent to file OGE-278, Executive Financial Disclosure.
Most recent SF-50 showing tenure code "1" or "2" (see Required Documents)
Each applicant is required to submit a comprehensive narrative statement addressing each mandatory technical qualification individually. The narrative must demonstrate the necessary level of skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in this Senior Level position. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with state or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. Applicants must provide detailed evidence of experience for each of the TQs listed below. This evidence must include clear and concise examples that emphasize the applicant's level or responsibilities, scope, and complexity of assignments, program accomplishments, policy initiatives, and level of contacts. Applicants who fail to provide this narrative statement, or any other required document, will be eliminated from consideration. Qualifications and experience determination will be based only on the information you submit. EACH TQ MUST BE ADDRESSED SEPARATELY, FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS ANY ONE OF THE MANDATORY TQS WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
Eligibility for this position will be based on a clear and comprehensive response showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out the assignments of the position. Additionally, applicants must possess the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities listed in the Technical Qualifications below.
To qualify, candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position. Candidates must have the required experience at a senior level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal government or equivalent) in the following job-specific Technical Qualifications. This vacancy requires that you MUST submit a narrative response to the Technical Qualifications statements below. If you do not submit this information by the closing date of the announcement, your application will not be considered.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS - MANDATORY
You will be evaluated on the following Technical Qualifications:
TQ1 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Management - Knowledge of basic concepts and best practices on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; ability to plan and think strategically; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work both independently and on a team, maintaining good working relationships within interdisciplinary teams in a multicultural environment; capacity to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, and to deliver results through collaboration, work planning, implementation and monitoring; capacity to exercise sound judgment and discretion; proven ability to write strategic documents, papers, and presentations; sound organizational and time management skills; and ability to learn and motivate self to learn and grow.
TQ2 - Communications and Diplomacy - Demonstrated ability to shape overall DEIA strategy and guide Agency efforts through effective communications, both written and verbal, and high-level of diplomacy and tact; ability to build a robust network of partnerships across the organization and community in order to achieve DEI goals. Oversees consciousness-raising efforts, including employee resource groups, newsletters, and regular internal and external events regarding diverse communities; demonstrated track record in challenging and influencing peers to approach all work with an equity lens. Demonstrated ability to interact with senior leadership and management on Agency priorities. Approached collaboration with peers and colleagues with respect and dignity; independently coordinated meetings, materials, and stakeholders related to the development of the DEIA blueprint.
There is no education requirement for this position.
CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum requirements of the position. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND is able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training.
USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Headquartered in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries and play a critical role in promoting U.S. foreign policy interests. When crisis strikes; when rights are repressed; when hunger, disease and poverty rob people of opportunity; USAID acts on behalf of the American people to expand the reach of prosperity and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. USAID employees must commit to maintaining a workplace free of sexual misconduct, including harassment, exploitation, and abuse, and adhere to USAID's Counter-Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking, including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor, visit Human Trafficking. For more information about USAID, visit USAID.
COVID-19 Vaccination: To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Veteran's Preference: Veterans preference does not apply to positions within the SES. OPM FAQ
Selective Service: Male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position.
EEO Policy Statement: The Federal Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation: USAID provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A preliminary review of applications will be made to determine if minimum qualifications as defined in this announcement are met. Those meeting minimum qualifications will then be evaluated by a Rating and Ranking Panel to determine the "Highly Qualified" applicants, based on the degree to which the ECQs and TQs are met. The Rating and Ranking Panel will refer the "Highly Qualified" for initial consideration and possible interview by the Hiring Office.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or eliminate you from consideration. Failure to submit a complete application package will cause your application to be rated "ineligible."
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE BY 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. USAJobs Resume Builder resumes will not be accepted for this position. You must upload all of the required documents.
To apply, click the "Apply Online" button in the announcement and follow the prompts to the Career Connector website. If you are unable to apply online, call the Agency Contact listed in this announcement before noon ET on the closing date.
Along with a resume and complete online Assessment Questions, provide narrative statements individually addressing each of the TQs, no more than three pages for each TQ. Keep in mind that each TQ are unique qualifications. Do not write "Refer to Resume" or refer the reviewer to any other part of your application to explain your answer. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to "See Resume" will be rated as incomplete. Additionally, applications that do not include narrative statements addressing each TQ separately will be rated incomplete.
After a review of your application materials, your applicant status will be updated online at www.usajobs.gov. If you are moved forward to the next stage in the applicant process, you may be contacted by the hiring office.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/655194100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in Washington, D.C., USAID fosters transformational development around the world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance in less developed countries and countries that are experiencing or emerging from conflict. We operate in five regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Europe and Eurasia.