Program Officer/Senior Program Officer (Environmental and Social Performance), MC-301-4b/4a

Job title:

Program Officer/Senior Program Officer (Environmental and Social Performance), MC-301-4b/4a

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

Summary

This position is located in the Environmental & Social Performance (ESP) Practice Group, Department of Compact Operations (DCO), Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 4B/4A which is generally equal to GS-12/13.

The first cut off for applicant referral is 2/23/2024. Applications will be referred until a selection is made or on the closing date.

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

02/06/2024 to 03/15/2024

Salary

$99,100 – $160,610 per year

Pay scale & grade

MC 12 – 13

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent –

Work schedule

Full-time –

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

13

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

MCC-1230580-38-DPE

Control number

774958100

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens.

Duties

You will report to MCC’s Global Practice Leader for Environmental & Social Performance (ESP) and serve as a member of MCC’s ESP Practice Group. You will collaborate with MCC staff and partner country counterparts to help promote sound environmental and social performance of MCC-funded activities and ensure compliance with MCC’s environmental and social standards and guidelines. As a Program Officer/Senior Program Officer you will:

• Provide technical and administrative support on the evaluation and management of environmental (including climate) and social risks and performance of MCC-funded activities and help to identify opportunities for enhancing project design and implementation.
• Engage on key MCC program development and implementation activities to help ensure that MCC-funded activities comply with host country laws and regulations, the MCC Environmental Guidelines and the International Finance Corporation’s Environmental and Social Performance Standards.
• Review project-related documents (concept papers, feasibility studies, environmental and social assessments and management plans, consultant terms of reference, construction bidding documents, work plans, resettlement action plans and performance monitoring plans) to ensure environmental, climate and social considerations are properly taken into account in the design, feasibility, implementation, timing, and budgets for MCC-funded activities.
• Undertake occasional site visits to MCC partner countries in support of project development and implementation oversight to ensure sound environmental and social performance.
• Prepare and/or review terms of reference, budgets, timelines and cost estimates for international and domestic procurements services, and assist with the management of contractors, consultants, and inter-agency agreements.
• Support the development and completion of ESP Practice priorities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
• Relocation expenses will not be paid
• More than 1 job may be filled if additional vacancies occur within 120 days
• Some domestic and international travel may be required

Qualifications

To qualify for pay band 4b, applicants must meet the following:

Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4c (GS-11) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: experience providing technical and administrative support on the evaluation and assessment of environmental, climate and social risks/impacts and/or promoting sound environmental and social performance of development projects, such as roads, agriculture, irrigation and municipal infrastructure; experience in environmental, social or natural sciences, natural resource management, environmental engineering, policy, planning or a related field; and experience with an international NGO, international finance organization, multilateral organization, or global business. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.

To qualify for pay band 4a, applicants must meet the following:

Have at least one year of specialized experience relevant to the position duties and comparable to the MCC Pay Band 4b (GS-12) or an equivalent level which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, this experience is defined as: assessing environmental, climate and social risks/impacts and/or promoting sound environmental and social performance of development projects, such as roads, agriculture, irrigation and municipal infrastructure; experience in environmental, social or natural sciences, natural resource management, environmental engineering, policy, planning or a related field; and experience with an international NGO, international finance organization, multilateral organization, and/ or global business on international development. Note: This experience MUST be well documented within your resume or application.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week.

A new hire’s direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly-related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors:

• The selectee’s directly related experience at the same level as the position.
• The selectee’s overall experience in a particular area.
• The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience.

MCC also takes the selectee’s skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee’s extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure ( ).

Additional information

• RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS may be authorized for this position. If you are not a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Recruitment bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
• If you are a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Relocation bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience.
• The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
• You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification.
• Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
• If the position is advertised with promotion potential, the selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied.
• DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination.
• Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450).
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business.
• Selectee may be required to complete a probationary/trial period.

• 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

$99100 – 160610 per year

Location

Washington DC

Job date

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:44:50 GMT

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