Vacancy Closed

Agency Marketing Statement:

• Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 4 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" for small agencies in 2012, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There's a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant "Community" atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants "what you can do for your country" . . . and the world.
  <b>Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps!</b> -- (1) Voted in the top 4 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" for small agencies in 2012, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There's a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant "Community" atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants "what you can do for your country" . . . and the world.

Notes:

• PRIOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY OR RELATED WORK: Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases. APPLICANTS WITH CIA CONNECTIONS. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED.
• This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
  
  Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration.
  
  If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy.
  
  The Chief of Programming and Training will provide guidance and support for Peace Corps' response to Health and HIV/AIDS in the countries that have Peace Corps programs, Peace Corps Volunteers and/or Peace Corps Response Volunteers. This role includes the involvement of the Peace Corps in all elements of the Global Health Initiative (GHI) which includes the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The incumbent will act as a programming and training advisor and lead a team of programming and training specialists to ensure that Peace Corps posts plan and implement technically sound health and HIV/AIDS programming and training. The Chief of the Programming and Training supervises a team of program specialists with expertise in the following disciplines/sectors: HIV Prevention, HIV Care, Treatment, and Support, Orphans and Vulnerable Children, and Public Health. OGHH specialists are advisors who have technical backgrounds and have experience with the Peace Corps. The position reports to the Director of the Office of Global Health and HIV.
  
  This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration. If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy. The Chief of Programming and Training will provide guidance and support for Peace Corps' response to Health and HIV/AIDS in the countries that have Peace Corps programs, Peace Corps Volunteers and/or Peace Corps Response Volunteers. This role includes the involvement of the Peace Corps in all elements of the Global Health Initiative (GHI) which includes the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The incumbent will act as a programming and training advisor and lead a team of programming and training specialists to ensure that Peace Corps posts plan and implement technically sound health and HIV/AIDS programming and training. The Chief of the Programming and Training supervises a team of program specialists with expertise in the following disciplines/sectors: HIV Prevention, HIV Care, Treatment, and Support, Orphans and Vulnerable Children, and Public Health. OGHH specialists are advisors who have technical backgrounds and have experience with the Peace Corps. The position reports to the Director of the Office of Global Health and HIV.