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Peace Corps
Speechwriter, FP-1082-4/3
Announcement Number:
DPC13-A0143-LH
Application Deadline:
08/13/2013
Locations:
Washington D.C., Dist of Columbia
Open Date:
07/30/2013
Salary Range:
Min:
65840.0
- Max:
119327.0
Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:
Annual
Who May Apply:
US Citizens
Time Limit:
Term
Promotion Potential:
3
Number of Vacancies:
1
Work Schedule:
Full Time
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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration.
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. 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. PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration.
Duties:
The Speechwriter position will be the lead speechwriter for the Peace Corps Director and Deputy Director, focused on preparing speeches and other written materials, including keynote addresses, blog items, opinion editorials and other articles, and video scripts. The position reports to the Director of Communications, but will work across the organization with a variety of people outside the function. The Speechwriter oversees all aspects of Director speeches and presentations, including support required at events.
The Speechwriter position will be the lead speechwriter for the Peace Corps Director and Deputy Director, focused on preparing speeches and other written materials, including keynote addresses, blog items, opinion editorials and other articles, and video scripts. The position reports to the Director of Communications, but will work across the organization with a variety of people outside the function. The Speechwriter oversees all aspects of Director speeches and presentations, including support required at events.
An understanding and familiarity of the Peace Corps, volunteerism and international development is preferable.
An understanding and familiarity of the Peace Corps, volunteerism and international development is preferable.
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