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Peace Corps

Regional Administrative Officer, FP-0301-5

Announcement Number:	DPC13-A0071-CC	Application Deadline:	04/04/2013
Locations:	Dallas, Texas	Open Date:	03/21/2013
Salary Range:	Min: 51825.0 - Max: 76108.0	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 60 months. 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.

This position is located in the Peace Corps' Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection, Southwest Regional Recruiting Office located in Dallas, Texas. The Regional Administrative Officer assumes a wide range of financial, administrative, budgetary and accounting operations for the Southwest Regional Office. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment in these areas and to give professional advice and guidance to the Regional Office Manager in budgetary, financial and administrative areas based on a thorough understanding of Federal government and Peace Corps financial, budgetary and contractual policies and procedures as applicable to the Regional Recruiting Office. It is expected that the Administrative Officer will work independently under the general supervision of the Regional Office Manager.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 60 months. 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. This position is located in the Peace Corps' Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection, Southwest Regional Recruiting Office located in Dallas, Texas. The Regional Administrative Officer assumes a wide range of financial, administrative, budgetary and accounting operations for the Southwest Regional Office. The incumbent is expected to exercise independent judgment in these areas and to give professional advice and guidance to the Regional Office Manager in budgetary, financial and administrative areas based on a thorough understanding of Federal government and Peace Corps financial, budgetary and contractual policies and procedures as applicable to the Regional Recruiting Office. It is expected that the Administrative Officer will work independently under the general supervision of the Regional Office Manager.

Duties:

The Regional Administrative Officer assists the Regional Office Manager in a wide range of financial, administrative, personnel and contractual operations. Major duties include formulating, executing and monitoring the office's budget developing internal fiscal controls to provide information on funds availability and status of accounts.
The Regional Administrative Officer assists the Regional Office Manager in a wide range of financial, administrative, personnel and contractual operations. Major duties include formulating, executing and monitoring the office's budget developing internal fiscal controls to provide information on funds availability and status of accounts.
Performs surveys, studies, and evaluations to measure and improve program operations and results.
Performs surveys, studies, and evaluations to measure and improve program operations and results.
Provides administrative support for procurement and contracting functions, coordinating and advising on contracting, leasing and purchasing.
Provides administrative support for procurement and contracting functions, coordinating and advising on contracting, leasing and purchasing.
Plans, coordinates and monitors a variety of administrative services. Advises on management operations, practices, policies and procedures used in the regional office. Serves as property manager and is responsible for managing supplies and equipment tracking and inventory.
Provides guidance on the adherence to the Peace Corps' travel guidelines, policies and procedures.
Plans, coordinates and monitors a variety of administrative services. Advises on management operations, practices, policies and procedures used in the regional office. Serves as property manager and is responsible for managing supplies and equipment tracking and inventory. Provides guidance on the adherence to the Peace Corps' travel guidelines, policies and procedures.
Serves as point of contact for personnel operations for the regional office performing liaison tasks to support human resources administration
Serves as point of contact for personnel operations for the regional office performing liaison tasks to support human resources administration