This position is within the Bureau for Resilience, Environment and Food Security, Center for Energy, Infrastructure and Cities (REFS/CEIC) , at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Bureau for Resilience, Environment and Food Security (REFS) is responsible for worldwide leadership and integrated technical expertise of the programming of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in agricultural-led growth and environmental sustainability.

Duties

Plans, develops, and implements program/project development activities that affect broad mission areas or program areas in the development assistance sector of energy and the environment. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the Division. Observes workers’ performance; conducts work performance critiques. Provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Establishes short- and long-range goals of the organization, develops detailed plans for implementing them, and milestones for evaluating and measuring the effectiveness of major energy agency programs. Coordinates energy sector development strategy and programming with the interagency, private sector, Congress, and others to assess partnerships and align programming. Maintains knowledge of emerging energy sector trends and effective application to inform the design and implementation of the Division’s programming and knowledge management system. Directs or participates in geographic and central Bureau review of proposed development assistance projects and programs, policy, and technical input in the energy sector.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required.
• If you have no prior Federal experience or are selected under Delegated Examining procedures, you will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• If you select to be considered under Merit Promotion requirements, you must meet the Time-in-Grade requirements before the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
• These are Testing Designated Positions (TDP's) under the Agency's approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency.
• You may be required to serve a one year Supervisory probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 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 include: Taking a leadership role in teams, working groups, and or group efforts that furthered agency and/or organizational goals relative to energy sector reforms; Managed energy sector projects and/or programs; Served as an advisor to management and developed long and short-range objectives that met the goals of an organization; Worked with the interagency and/or Congress to formulate USG energy assistance policy; and supervised and/or mentored staff informally or formally. 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 position's duties 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 applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. In addition, 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. Therefore, selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations without selective and quality ranking factors.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Therefore, no transcripts are required.

Contacts

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