AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based national service program for men and women ages 18-26. The program is designed to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. Corps members are assigned to one of four campuses, located in Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Vicksburg, MS; and Vinton, IA. All program participation costs are included, e.g., lodging, meals, transportation, plus a stipend.

Duties

This position is located in the Department of the Chief Program Officer, AmeriCorps NCCC, in Vicksburg, MS. The Unit Leader is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of assigned Team Leaders (who in turn manage a group of Corps Members) to facilitate the successful completion of multiple service projects. Primary duties and responsibilities include: Provides leadership to 7 to 10 Team Leaders in the implementation of service projects that are accomplished by approximately 10 Corps Members per team. With a focus on Corps Member development and service learning, logistics, and safety, the Unit Leader will plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the accomplishment of personal and project goals. Executes development strategies that will increase retention and result in a continuous learning and developmental experience for Corps Members. Guides, advises and evaluates Team Leaders on project execution and Corps Member development and management. Works with project sponsors to oversee the quality of the team's work and the achievement of project objectives. Resolves project execution issues that impact project completion and/or team performance. Conducts site visits to on-going projects to assess project progress, as well as Corps Member development progress, and to provide assistance. Reviews Team Leader reports, project portfolios, and individual team biographical marketing brochures. Takes appropriate action in adverse situations involving injury, health or safety of Corps Members and Team Leaders. Manages all disciplinary issues that arise on assigned teams. Collaborates with other staff members to design training for Corps Members that address team building, interpersonal communication, project and personal safety, conflict management, van driver safety, and group dynamics. Oversees the development and implementation of individual team physical activities program. Physical activities are identified based on the needs and abilities of each team. Oversees and approves direct and independent service hours performed by members. Independent service hours are 80 hours of volunteer service that each Corps Members solicits and completes during their free time. Develops or revises policies and procedures, as necessary.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen
• A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal employees. New Federal employees who are Veterans are subject to a 1-year probationary period.
• Merit Promotion applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify Status and grade
• Must be telework ready
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation

Qualifications

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the upper range of the NY-02 pay band, which would be at or equivalent to, the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience must include all of the following: 1) Experience leading or supervising groups of people to include coaching, mentoring, teambuilding and conflict resolution; 2) Experience working on or monitoring projects that include time or production schedules and milestones; and 3) Work experience conducting training sessions for groups of people.. 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 can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Such experience must be clearly documented in the applicant's resume.

Education

If you are qualifying based on education alone, you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Such education must be from an accredited institution and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. You must submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. educational standards.

You may also qualify based on a combination of education and experience, if applicable.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Sandra Painter
• Phone: 202-606-6000
• Email: [email protected]