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    Crisis Operations Specialist - Washington D.C., United States - USAJobs

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    1 month ago

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    Description
    Duties
    • Expert in a program and operational area of international civilian based crisis operations and humanitarian assistance from international disasters, crises, and/or other catastrophes.
    • Deploy to international crisis locations to perform direct crisis interventions or support crisis and disaster response operations.
    • Provide expert knowledge of U. S. Government systems and procedures for civilian international humanitarian assistance.
    • Technical liaison to other USG Agencies, donors, implementing partners, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and others on how best to coordinate their efforts with USAID programs and approaches related to the crisis operations.
    • Expert on precedent-setting policy, program and/or operational function issues, develops policies, strategies, processes, procedures, and plans for agency-wide application.
    • Identifies and proposes solutions to problems that are of major importance to planning the direction for future international crisis programs, disaster response, and/or operational functions.

      Requirements

      Conditions of Employment
      • United States Citizenship is required.
      • Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
      • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The security clearance level requirement for this position may vary based on the nature and responsibilities of the job.
      • 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 applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.

        Qualifications

        Basic Requirements:

        The first step in the evaluation process requires meeting Basic Requirements, Specialized Experience, and Selective Placement Factor stated below. Please refer to the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for further details. Ensure that all relevant experience is clearly stated in your resume and unofficial transcripts are submitted to verify your education level.

        To qualify for this position, you must meet one of the following requirements:

        Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods.

        OR

        Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

        OR
        Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs.

        Specialized Experience:

        GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 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) Experience advising leadership on new developments and effective approaches to the operational challenges of field-based teams in the international civilian-based humanitarian assistance arena.

        b) Experience building and coordinating operationally capable resources, such as staff, equipment, agreements, and/or technical expertise, to enable a civilian-based humanitarian assistance organization to respond effectively to field-based requirements.

        c) Experience serving as a technical liaison between an international civilian-based humanitarian assistance organization and its partners, such as USG Agencies and implementing partners.

        Selective Placement Factor:

        This position has a Selective Placement Factor, which is a skill, knowledge, ability, or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration.

        Selective Placement Factor: Your resume must demonstrate experience in managing field operations functions and activities and/or coordinating operational readiness and resources for field-based teams in a civilian-based international humanitarian assistance organization.

        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

        Review the Basic Requirements of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Unofficial transcripts are required at the point of submission since these positions do have a minimum education requirement.

        If you have received your education at a foreign college or university, you may use it to meet the education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide such evidence with your application. Find a list of accredited organizations recognized for interpreting foreign education credentials at .

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