You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.
These job openings are in the Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Summary
You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.
These job openings are in the Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Performs a wide range of administrative management functions that service and/or fulfill several organizational requirements.
Interprets and implements policies and procedural guidelines for organizational services provided and verifies accuracy of information.
Provides support for various operational aspects of the office, which may include functions related to procurement, program planning, budget/finance, office administration, and security.
Acts as liaison with key stakeholders to address and resolve a range of administrative, program, and human resources issues.
Conducts research and reports findings to the Director/Team Lead on areas pertaining to long-and-short range administrative planning activities, budgetary constraints, and other administrative work priorities.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
You may be required to serve a two-year probationary period if selected.
Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required
All candidates selected for these position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.
Qualifications
Specialized Experience:
GS-11: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: (a) conducting administrative operations for an organization's crisis operation, and ensuring effective support services internal and external stakeholders; (b) managing the design, organization, implementation or evaluation of administrative functions to ensure efficient, agile support services for staff working domestically and overseas; and (c) engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including a range of administrative services, security, and human resources offices as well as the client program office to effectively manage a contingency workforce.
OR
Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities, to do the work of the position,
OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: (a) using knowledge and expertise in conducting administrative operations for an international assistance organization's crisis operations, and ensuring effective support services; (b) developing and managing the design, organization, implementation or evaluation of administrative functions to ensure efficient, agile support services for staff working domestically and overseas; and (c) engaging independently with internal and external stakeholders, including a range of administrative services, security, and human resources offices as well as the client program office to effectively manage a contingency workforce.
Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities, such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered.
Education
This position DOES NOT have a positive education requirement.
Therefore, no transcripts are required.
Additional information
USAID is an independent agency that provides foreign policy guidance to the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide to help support and promote U.S. foreign policy interests. USAID's mission is to help vulnerable populations worldwide by providing aid when crises occur, rights are repressed, and hunger, disease, and poverty limit opportunities. We maintain a commitment to providing a safe and respectful workplace, free from sexual misconduct, harassment, exploitation, and abuse. For more information about USAID, you can visit our website at http://www.usaid.gov. If you want to know more about human trafficking or ways to address it, visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip.
Electronic fund transfer is required for selected candidates. We do not cover moving or relocation expenses.
Equal Employment Opportunity: USAID is an equal opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities. For help with reasonable accommodations, please contact the Reasonable Accommodation Division in the Office of Civil Rights at reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The two-phase assessment process of your application starts with determining whether or not you possess the necessary qualifications, followed by determining if you rate amongst our most qualified applicants. We must emphasize including related experience in the first five pages of your resume; while longer resumes will not be removed from consideration, they will not be given any preferential treatment either. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) reviews this section alone when making their decision regarding an applicant's level of competitiveness.
In the first phase, an SME will review your application against the specialized experience statement for the grade level(s) for which you choose to apply. Only applicants who clearly document experience equivalent to the specialized experience requirements in their resume will move to the second phase. Please note that applicants who copy and paste the specialized experience statements in their resume will be removed from further consideration.
In the second phase, our SME will assess your application against the following competencies to find out which of our three categories (Gold, Silver, or Bronze) you fall into. If considered a Gold category candidate, then you will be referred to an interview panel for further consideration. The competencies are:
Administration and Management
Organizational awareness
Planning and Evaluating
Problem Solving
Partnering
Please keep in mind that SMEs can only base their evaluations on what is documented in your resume and cannot guess on your level of experience or quality of skillset mentioned. To limit any potential bias during this process, we highly encourage all applicants to carefully review the requirements noted in the announcement prior to submitting applications so they can thoroughly list any related skills or experiences that satisfy the specialized experience requirements as well as competencies listed.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you need to prepare a complete Application Package including:
Resume: Your resume should detail your name, work schedule, dates of employment (month/year), hours worked per week, and duties performed. Review "What should I include in my federal resume?" for guidance on developing an outstanding federal resume.
Supporting Documents: Your application package must include:
Cover Letter (optional)
Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable)
Schedule A Eligibility Letter (if you are applying as a Schedule A candidate)
Agencies must obtain prior approval from OPM for current or recent political appointees to be appointed to competitive or non-political excepted service positions at any level under title 5, United States Code. If you have served as a Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch within the last five years, you must disclose it to the Human Resources Office and submit an SF-50 if you are currently or were formerly a political appointee.
To be considered for this position, make sure to submit all required documents when you apply. Missing documents will make your application incomplete and you won't be considered for the job. Please double-check that you've included everything before you hit the submit button, as you won't be able to update your application once you've submitted it.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To ensure you are successful, follow the below steps to submit your application:
Review the vacancy announcement to ensure that you meet all the necessary qualifications and requirements. Pay close attention to the Major Duties and Requirements sections of the announcement, where you will see the areas upon which an Subject Matter Expert will evaluate your application.
Create or upload your resume on USAJOBS. You can also create and save multiple versions of your resume to apply to different jobs.
Click the "Apply" button on the vacancy announcement to apply online. You'll be redirected to our USAID Applicant Tracking System.
Answer some eligibility questions online. Make sure to read and answer the questions carefully, so you don't miss anything important.
Upload any required supporting documents, such as transcripts, licenses, or certifications, to your application.
Before submitting, double-check that all required fields are completed and all necessary documents are included.
Make sure to submit your application by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. If you need help submitting your application or you have an issue, please contact our human resources office at least two business days before the closing date. If we approve your request for an alternative application method, we'll let you know. Please note that we cannot accept alternative requests after the closing date.
Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20523
US
Next steps
Thank you for submitting your application for the open positions. All applications submitted prior to the deadline will be referred to an SME for review.. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
If your application is referred, the hiring manager will review your application and determine whether to invite you for an interview. If you are not selected, your application will remain on file for possible consideration for future vacancies for up to four months.
Note that due to the large volume of applications we receive, only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are highly qualified will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in this position and thank you for considering a career with us.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you need to prepare a complete Application Package including:
Resume: Your resume should detail your name, work schedule, dates of employment (month/year), hours worked per week, and duties performed. Review "What should I include in my federal resume?" for guidance on developing an outstanding federal resume.
Supporting Documents: Your application package must include:
Cover Letter (optional)
Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable)
Schedule A Eligibility Letter (if you are applying as a Schedule A candidate)
Agencies must obtain prior approval from OPM for current or recent political appointees to be appointed to competitive or non-political excepted service positions at any level under title 5, United States Code. If you have served as a Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch within the last five years, you must disclose it to the Human Resources Office and submit an SF-50 if you are currently or were formerly a political appointee.
To be considered for this position, make sure to submit all required documents when you apply. Missing documents will make your application incomplete and you won't be considered for the job. Please double-check that you've included everything before you hit the submit button, as you won't be able to update your application once you've submitted it.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To ensure you are successful, follow the below steps to submit your application:
Review the vacancy announcement to ensure that you meet all the necessary qualifications and requirements. Pay close attention to the Major Duties and Requirements sections of the announcement, where you will see the areas upon which an Subject Matter Expert will evaluate your application.
Create or upload your resume on USAJOBS. You can also create and save multiple versions of your resume to apply to different jobs.
Click the "Apply" button on the vacancy announcement to apply online. You'll be redirected to our USAID Applicant Tracking System.
Answer some eligibility questions online. Make sure to read and answer the questions carefully, so you don't miss anything important.
Upload any required supporting documents, such as transcripts, licenses, or certifications, to your application.
Before submitting, double-check that all required fields are completed and all necessary documents are included.
Make sure to submit your application by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. If you need help submitting your application or you have an issue, please contact our human resources office at least two business days before the closing date. If we approve your request for an alternative application method, we'll let you know. Please note that we cannot accept alternative requests after the closing date.
Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20523
US
Next steps
Thank you for submitting your application for the open positions. All applications submitted prior to the deadline will be referred to an SME for review.. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration.
If your application is referred, the hiring manager will review your application and determine whether to invite you for an interview. If you are not selected, your application will remain on file for possible consideration for future vacancies for up to four months.
Note that due to the large volume of applications we receive, only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are highly qualified will be contacted. We appreciate your interest in this position and thank you for considering a career with us.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
