Federal government of the United States
Job title:
Crisis Operations Specialist
Company
Federal government of the United States
Job description
Summary
PLEASE NOTE: Changes made to Conditions of Employment
CLOSING DATE EXTENDED TO MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2024
These job openings are in the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA), Technical and Program Quality (TPQ) , Public Health and Nutrition at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Overview
- Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/01/2024 to 02/12/2024
Salary
$139,395 – $181,216 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less – You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term – 5 years
Work schedule
Full-time –
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
24-COS-HRC0404338-KA
Control number
773685500
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All U.S. Citizens – No prior federal service required.
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Duties
- Recognized as an Agency-wide expert in managing, coordinating, or administrating public health programming in a humanitarian assistance or early recovery, risk reduction, or resilience (ER4) context from headquarters or field-based locations.
- Provides expert advice, guidance, and support to Missions, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, host countries, and others, on technical issues regarding the design, implementation, management, and evaluation of public health
- Assesses effectiveness or recommends improvement of the public health program and/or operational processes encompassing difficult and diverse issues that affect aspects of HA and ER4 programming.
- Conducts comprehensive evaluations of ongoing public health programs to ensure that the organization meets its stated goals and identifies areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced.
- Serves as public health technical liaison, including but not limited to other USG Agencies, donors, multilateral banks, implementing partners, non governmental organizations, the private sector, and others on how best to coordinate their efforts.
- Actively participates in public health policy formulation for HA and ER4 programming and reviews liaison activities for agency-wide health programs. Informs stakeholders of changes in public health programs.
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:
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-14: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience refers to full-time work, while part-time roles are considered on a prorated basis. Qualifying specialized experience includes: a) Development of guidance related to humanitarian health including designing, implementing, and monitoring program or policy options to address international humanitarian emergencies, recovery, risk reduction, or resilience programs; b) Serving in a Public Health technical leadership role on a civilian humanitarian assistance program, or civilian response team to international disasters; c) Experience as a Public Health Advisor or implementer in field humanitarian health programming, developing and implementing programs with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), or the United Nations (UN), or International Organizations (IOs), or the US Government (USG); d) Experience with the operations, coordination, and practices of the humanitarian response system including Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), or International Organizations (IOs), or the United Nations (UN), or the US Government (USG), etc.
Please note that qualifying specialized work experience may have been gained through a variety of activities, including residence, study, teaching, business or commercial activities, military service, newspaper work, military or civil government activities, missionary or international relief work, or other foreign work experience. Make sure to document your experience thoroughly in your resume.
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 designing, implementing, managing, monitoring, or evaluating humanitarian health programming for a civilian-based international disaster response 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 .
Additional information
USAID is an independent agency that provides foreign policy guidance to the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia, we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide to help support and promote U.S. foreign policy interests. USAID’s mission is to help vulnerable populations worldwide by providing aid when crises occur, rights are repressed, and hunger, disease, and poverty limit opportunities. We maintain a commitment to providing a safe and respectful workplace, free from sexual misconduct, harassment, exploitation, and abuse. For more information about USAID, you can visit our website at . If you want to know more about human trafficking or ways to address it, visit .
Electronic fund transfer is required for selected candidates. We do not cover moving or relocation expenses.
Equal Employment Opportunity: USAID is an equal opportunity employer, providing reasonable accommodations for applicants or employees with disabilities. For help with reasonable accommodations, please contact the Reasonable Accommodation Division in the Office of Civil Rights at .
Telework is allowed, see for more information.
Selective Service Registration may be required, visit to learn more.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Expected salary
$139395 – 181216 per year
Location
Washington DC
Job date
Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:57:31 GMT
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