Clarification from the agency

United States citizens. Veterans. Current or former federal employees, regardless of tenure. Individuals with disabilities. Internal agency employees; including agency temporary employees, eligible agency Experts, and eligible agency personal services contractors. Recently Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and qualified Returned Peace Corps Response Volunteers with Peace Corps Eligibility.

The DPT position reports to the Country Director and performs the following major duties:

• Leads and manages a team of programming and training staff to ensure high-quality program design, implementation, and evaluation across all sectors in alignment with Peace Corps guidance.
• Creates strategies and develops capabilities that strengthen intercultural adaptability, preparing and supporting Volunteers to work effectively in their local community.
• Coaches and mentors Volunteers and a diverse team of host country professionals.
• Provides direction and oversight to manage a variety of post-wide programs and projects critical to the accomplishment of the agency's mission.
• Ensures effective strategic planning across complex and varied functions that impact critical components of overseas programs and resource utilization.
• Serves as an expert on interpreting and implementing policies related to the design and management of post programs and other key programmatic matters.
• Provides expert guidance to define and continuously improve the country program's approach to training design, delivery, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with agency standards.
• Conducts extensive planning and data analysis to oversee the design and evaluation of training processes, including workshops, seminars, and conferences.
• Serves as a recognized authority on programming and training, advising senior Agency leaders on complex international Volunteer programs.
• Drafts the budget for programming and training activities and monitors expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
• Develops plans for implementing short and long-range program goals at post and directs varied organizational functions that affect critical aspects of major agency programs.
• Assists the Country Director in fostering cooperative relationships with U.S. mission personnel at post to advance Peace Corps goals and ensure Volunteer safety.
• Plans and directs operations and liaises with the Agency headquarters on critical post programming and training matters, as well as safety and security concerns.

Conditions of employment

Applicants selected for this position are subject to the following Conditions of Employment:

• You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
• Prior to employment, Peace Corps will review records for Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former employees, as required by statutes 5 USC 3322 and 22 USC 2507b.
• You must submit a signed statement acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps Conditions of Employment before your first day.
• You must obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• You must obtain and maintain a medical clearance.
• This position is designated for drug testing under the Drug-Free Workplace Program. You must pass a pre-employment drug test. After hire, you will be subject to random drug testing.
• An 18-month probationary period may be required. This requirement is not applicable to current agency US Direct Hire employees who have completed a probationary period or current Experts who have served for more that 12 months.
• Travel within and outside the country of assignment is required.
• The initial appointment to this position cannot exceed five years.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements prior to the closing date of this announcement, 03/18/2026. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience demonstrated in your resume, including volunteer work. Qualification claims are subject to verification. This vacancy is being announced at two grade levels.

Specialized Experience at the FP-02 (GS-14) Level: To qualify for this position at the FP-02 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-03 or GS-13. This experience must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the role. Specialized experience includes:

• Managing teams in the design, implementation, and evaluation of an organization's programs and training functions.
• Developing and enforcing policies, procedures, and program management controls for an organization's programs and training functions.
• Establishing, managing, and evaluating work plans, assignments, and overall performance of programming and training staff.
• Leading the design, implementation, and facilitation of professional development opportunities.
• Leading, supporting and coaching staff and volunteers at various career stages, including early-career professionals, to create an atmosphere of open communication, accountability, trust and belonging.

Specialized Experience at the FP-03 (GS-13) Level: To qualify for this position at the FP-03 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-04 or GS-11/12. This experience must be directly related to the work of the position and must have equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the role. Specialized experience includes:

• Coordinating, implementing, and evaluating an organization's programming and training activities and functions.
• Applying methodologies, practices, procedures, instructions, and policies related to an organization's programs and training functions.
• Coordinating and evaluating work plans, assignments, and performance of programming and training staff.
• Participating in the design, implementation, and facilitation of professional development opportunities.
• Leading, supporting and coaching staff and volunteers at various career stages, including early-career professionals, to create an atmosphere of open communication, accountability, trust and belonging.

Education cannot be substituted for experience at the FP-02 or the FP-03 grade level.

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Selective Placement Factor: This position has one selective placement factor: Two years of international development experience working in transitioning or developing countries, or community development experience working with underserved communities in the United States. Experience may be with private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or government organizations (local, state, and/or federal). Professional experience must include either an international focus or work with US based communities where multicultural understanding is required to achieve organizational goals.

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Time-in-Grade Requirements: Current or former Federal employees, including Peace Corps employees, must meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements to be eligible for this position. For positions above the FP-09 (GS-05) level, you must have completed at least one year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression for the position to which you are applying.

All current or former Federal employees, including internal employees, must provide a copy of their SF-50(s), "Notification of Personnel Action," to demonstrate that you meet Time-in-Grade requirements. For more information, refer to the "Required Documents" section below.

Please note:

• Experience that satisfies the Specialized Experience and Selective Placement Factor requirements must be clearly documented in your resume. Failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Please review the "Required Documents" section of this announcement for further information on resume requirements.
• Specialized experience may be gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service (e.g., National Service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps, or other organizations such as professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social groups).
• One year of experience refers to full-time work. Part-time work will be credited on a prorated basis.
• For more details on qualification requirements, refer to the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions, available on the OPM web site.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications are reviewed after the announcement closes. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or missing information may affect our ability to verify your eligibility or qualifications. We use a multi-step application review process:

1. Eligibility

We review your resume and supporting documents to confirm you meet the eligibility requirements of the position, including Time-in-Grade requirements.

You will be rated ineligible if:

• You are outside of the area of consideration (i.e., who may apply). Refer to the "This job is open to" section for more information about the area of consideration. Refer to the "Required Documents" section for more information about the documentation required to verify your eligibility to apply.
• You do not meet the Time-in-Grade requirement. Refer to the "Qualifications" section for more information about Time-in-Grade. Refer to the "Required Documents" section for more information about the documentation required to verify Time-in-Grade.

2. Minimum Qualifications, Rating and Ranking

After we determine you meet the eligibility requirements, we assess your experience by comparing your resume to the specialized experience required for the grade level(s) to which you applied. A "final score cut point" may be used when reviewing applications. We also review other qualification factors, such as Selective Placement Factors and education requirements. After we have determined that you meet the minimum requirements, a Subject Matter Expert will conduct a structured resume review to assess your qualifications.

You will be disqualified if:

• Your resume does not demonstrate that you possess the minimum qualifications. Refer to the "Specialized Experience" listed in the "Qualifications" section for more information about the minimum qualifications.
• Your resume does not demonstrate that you meet applicable Selective Placement Factors. If a Selective Placement Factor is required to qualify for this job announcement, more information about Selective Placement Factors is listed in the "Qualifications" section.
• You do not meet the applicable education requirements or did not submit supporting documentation to verify that you meet the requirements. If specific education is required to qualify for this job announcement, more information about the education requirements can be found in the "Qualifications" and "Education" sections.
• You inflate or falsify qualifications, education, or experience on your resume.

3. Referral and Selection

Highly qualified applicants are referred to the selecting official. The selecting official may:

• Conduct a structured interview.
• Check your references.
• Request a writing sample or conduct an additional job-related assessment.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Education and Training
• Leadership
• Planning and Evaluating
• Strategic Thinking