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. This position is located in the Washington, DC Commuting Area in the Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean, Office of Regional Sustainable Development (LAC/RSD), at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Duties

Designing and developing new programs, including initial project assessments and preparation of scopes of work, that directly or indirectly relate to climate change, such as biodiversity, forestry, pollution, land use, and other environment programs. Overseeing all aspects of budget and financial management as a cognizant program manager and provides budgetary analysis of programs and congressionally-mandated earmark requirements for broader LAC/RSD/ENVE budgets. Serving as a technical expert and thought leader for the LAC Bureau and other operating units on climate change, and environment issues and related policies. Addressing issues that directly or indirectly relate to climate change, such as biodiversity, forestry, pollution, land use, and other cross-sectoral issues with climate change drivers or links. Representing the Agency internally and within the U.S. interagency on related technical and foreign policy matters, including with the State Department, at the National Security Council (NSC) and with other government departments or agencies. Representing the Bureau on the highly specialized, difficult, and sensitive technical issues related to climate change through effective communication, including at high-level interagency meetings and Congressional briefings.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Males born after 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: GS-14: Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position include:(a) applying technical expertise to help targeted groups adapt to the impacts of climate change; (b) analyzing complex environmental or economic challenges, and providing oversight or leadership of measures to address identified challenges; (c) understanding of, and applying, effective performance monitoring and cost-control measures in the context of grants, contracts or other project implementation modalities. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, relevant to the duties of the position to be filled, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum requirements of the position. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned to the Silver Category or higher Category; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. In the absence of selective and quality ranking factors, selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement, therefore, transcripts are not required.

Contacts

• Address Bureau for Latin America and Caribbean 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20523 US
• Name: USAID HR Help Desk
• Phone: 202-712-1234 X2
• Email: [email protected]