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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 in theState Annex 44 (SA-44) building at 301 4th Street, SW, Washington, DC.in theBureau for Europe & Eurasia, Program Office (E&E/PO)at theU.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
Major Duties
As an Environmental Protection Specialist, your duties will include:
- Providing environmental compliance decision-making, guidance, support, and oversight of enforcement and compliance activities; and administrative policy advice to ensure appropriate resolution of disputes on environmental compliance in Europe and Eurasia (E&E) programs;
- Developing policies, strategies, and plans for environmental protection programs/projects for Bureau-wide application;
- Managing projects, programs, and initiatives relevant to environmental and climate issues.
- Assessing performance of E&E offices in implementing USAID enforcement/compliance policies and guidance through audits and review of program activities;
- Providing expert advice and state-of-the-art professional assistance and support to the E&E Bureau, and to E&E Missions on incorporating research into programs and strategies;
- Preparing, leading, and participatinge in program and project evaluations and design efforts relevant to environmental and climate issues; and
- Serving as the technical liaison with other U.S. Government agencies, donor organizations, multilateral banks, U.S. universities, and professional organizations.
Qualifications
GS-15:You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to theGS-14level 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 includes: (a) devising new methods and techniques to produce effective results or implement advances in such areas as biodiversity conservation in developing countries, resource allocation, risk assessment, or quality assurance; (b) establishing criteria for administering or evaluating environmental programs; or (c) developing policy guidance and procedural material for use by operating personnel; and (d) plan and carry out major environmental projects and/or programs.
SELECTIVE FACTOR:This position requires a selective factor that is in addition to the qualification requirements noted above. Your resume must demonstrate experiencepreparing and delivering proposals, plans, climate action plans and/or other environmental or sustainability plans.
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/ICTAPcandidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified.Well-qualifiedmeans 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 a score of85 or higher;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
Pay Range
$142,701.00 - $170,800.00