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It is preferred that the successful candidate have a background, experience, or education in African affairs.
This position is part of the Office of the President, African Development Foundation. The incumbent will be responsible for providing input on Congressional matters of interest to USADF, and working closely with the Office of the President and the Board of Directors. The incumbent will utilize skills in Congressional outreach, event organization, oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of audio visual tools to coordinate high-level visits and meetings on behalf of senior leadership.
09/28/2017 to 10/10/2017
$66,510 - $103,639 per year
GS 11 - 12
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
12
No
ADF-17-DE-10049319AS
480631900
As an EXTERNAL ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST, typical work assignments include:
This position contains a selective placement factor (SPF) that is part of the minimum requirement of the position. If you do not meet the SPF, you are ineligible for further consideration. The SPF for this position is: Have you worked for a member of Congress, Congressional committee, or for an organization that engaged members of Congress/Congressional committees?
Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If applicable, you must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a non preference determination. For more information on veterans' preference (see https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-employment-initiative/vet-guide/).
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have one of the following:
A. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
OR
B. 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
OR
C. LL.M., if related
OR
D. An equivalent combination of education and experience
OR
E. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 grade level in the Federal government. Examples of specialized experience include: identifying and resolving issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature; completing assignments that require using qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques such as: literature search, task analysis, and job structuring; development and administration of questionnaires; conducting interviews with supervisors and employees to obtain information about organizational missions, functions, and work procedures; identifying, analyzing, and recommending solutions to problems in an organizational structure; applying fact-finding and work measurement techniques to prepare and deliver briefings to managers on study findings and recommendations.
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government. Examples of specialized experience include: planning and conducting projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in a program or support setting; developing new or modified organizational structures, management processes, or procedures for administering program services; preparing project papers and staff reports; organizing and delivering briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations; presenting recommendations and negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations; performing a wide variety of analytical studies and projects related to management improvement, management controls, or long-range planning.
A written test is not required.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
If qualifying based on EDUCATION you MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Only education from institutions which are accredited or preaccredited/candidate for accreditation may be used to meet education requirements.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Conditions of Employment:
Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.
Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous:
ADF uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement #ADF-17-DE-10049320AS using Merit Promotion procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet merit promotion requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both.
If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment mm/yy and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.
For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/480631900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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