Chief of Operations - Washington, United States - US Peace Corps

US Peace Corps
US Peace Corps
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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Duties

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The ChOps position is based at Peace Corps headquarters in Washington DC and will be assigned to one of the three Regions that oversee Peace Corps overseas operations: 1) Africa; 2) Europe, the Mediterranean and Asia; 3) Inter-America and the Pacific.

The ChOps position performs the following major duties:

  • Serves as expert advisor and mentor to Country Directors across a wide array of operational, communication, and representational issues. Guides Country Directors, in consultation with the Office of the General Counsel and senior Agency leadership, on interpreting and enforcing Peace Corps policies and procedures, including those relating to the performance and behavior of Volunteers and staff.
  • Develops communications plans and products to enhance the understanding of Regional activities, including key strategic messages, documents and reports. Conducts meetings and briefings with various stakeholders, including senior leadership, to review Regional and posts' activities.
  • As delegated by the RD, leads headquarters teams to support emergency and crisis response activities at overseas posts, such as coordinating multiple offices' support during natural disasters, political unrest, post evacuation, serious injury to or the death of a Volunteer, or other emergencies or crises.
  • Participates in the formulation and development of Peace Corps program policies and operations, reflecting posts' input and operational realities.
  • Advises the RD and other senior leadership to help determine longrange direction for Regional programs, necessary operational priorities, budgetary needs, focus of special projects, staff development and staffing levels. Informs this advice by analyzing Agency policy, capacity, and the political, social, and economic conditions of host countries.
  • Serves as Acting Country Director in overseas posts, as delegated by the RD.
  • Assumes other responsibilities, as directed by the RD, in carrying out Region initiatives and serves as Acting RD with full responsibility for administration and direction of the Region during RD absence or vacancy.

Requirements

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Conditions of Employment

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  • You must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • All Federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • You must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. These documents must be unexpired originalor certified copies
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  • You must successfully complete a background security investigation with favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for employment termination.
  • Prior to employment, and in compliance with statutes 5 USC 3322 and 22 USC 2507b, Peace Corps will conduct a check of Peace Corps records for both Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former Peace Corps employees.
  • All new employees are required to certify and submit a state of understanding acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps condition of employment prior to day 1 of employment with the Peace Corps.
  • This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.
  • This position requires the filing of a Financial Disclosure report.
  • This is not a bargaining unit position.
  • A oneyear probationary period is required.
  • A oneyear supervisory probationary period is required.
  • Travel within and outside the country of assignment is required.
  • Per 22 USC a)(8) and due to the requirements of the position, this position has been exempted from the "5year" and "in/out" rule outlined in 22 USC a)(8) paragraphs a and b, for one fiveyear term.
    The incumbent is expected to serve a single term of five years in the position.

Qualifications

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Specialized Experience

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This vacancy is being announced at one grade level:

Specialized Experience at the FP-01 (GS-15)

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To be mínimally qualified for this position at the
FP-01 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression,
FP-02 or
GS-14 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.


Specialized experience includes

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  • Experience developing and implementing complex studies and overarching analyses related to the administration of an organization's domestic and international programs; and,
  • Experience developing and implementing collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholde
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