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Peace Corps

Volunteer Placement and Assessment Specialist, FP-0301-5

Announcement Number:	DPC13-A0011-CC	Application Deadline:	02/11/2013
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	01/28/2013
Salary Range:	Min: 53350.0 - Max: 78347.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Term	Promotion Potential:	4
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.
<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 30 months, but may be extended up to 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.

Familiarity and/or experience with diversity and inclusion strategies and tactics within the workplace preferred.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 30 months, but may be extended up to 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. Familiarity and/or experience with diversity and inclusion strategies and tactics within the workplace preferred.

Duties:

This position is located in the Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection's Placement Office. The Placement Office is responsible for: a) the central coordination of the Peace Corps Volunteer Delivery System; b) evaluation and selection of Peace Corps applicants; c) issuance of invitations to training; d) projection of fill rates for Peace Corps programs and monitoring of same; e) identification of skills both needed and available to perform specific Volunteer assignments and f) preparation of major recruitment documents for nationwide use by the Office of Recruitment.
This position is located in the Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection's Placement Office. The Placement Office is responsible for: a) the central coordination of the Peace Corps Volunteer Delivery System; b) evaluation and selection of Peace Corps applicants; c) issuance of invitations to training; d) projection of fill rates for Peace Corps programs and monitoring of same; e) identification of skills both needed and available to perform specific Volunteer assignments and f) preparation of major recruitment documents for nationwide use by the Office of Recruitment.
The incumbent serves as a Placement Officer for one or more designated skills desks/sectors (e.g. agriculture, environment, health, education, etc) to assess applications for Peace Corps service: evaluating applicants' skills, experience, suitability to serve and making decisions to invite applicants to specific country programs or to reject them. S/he establishes rapport with applicants to counsel them about Peace Corps service and resolve any issues regarding qualifications. Reviews country project plans and requests for Volunteers advising on skill requirements and availability of qualified applicants. Requests appropriate applications from recruitment in sufficient numbers to fill training classes with qualified applicants possessing skills requested by countries.
The incumbent serves as a Placement Officer for one or more designated skills desks/sectors (e.g. agriculture, environment, health, education, etc) to assess applications for Peace Corps service: evaluating applicants' skills, experience, suitability to serve and making decisions to invite applicants to specific country programs or to reject them. S/he establishes rapport with applicants to counsel them about Peace Corps service and resolve any issues regarding qualifications. Reviews country project plans and requests for Volunteers advising on skill requirements and availability of qualified applicants. Requests appropriate applications from recruitment in sufficient numbers to fill training classes with qualified applicants possessing skills requested by countries.
Develops cooperative working relationships with the regions, Office of Medical Services, Regional Recruitment Offices, and the Division of Marketing.
Develops cooperative working relationships with the regions, Office of Medical Services, Regional Recruitment Offices, and the Division of Marketing.