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Peace Corps

Chief of Overseas Professional Development, FP-0301-1

Announcement Number:	DPC12-A0275-KC	Application Deadline:	01/13/2013
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	12/21/2012
Salary Range:	Min: 123758.0 - Max: 155500.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Term	Promotion Potential:	1
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 2011, (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 2011, (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.

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.

Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration.

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.

This position is located in the Overseas Professional Development Unit within the Office of Overseas Programming and Training Support (OPATS). The purpose of OPATS is to provide proactive, strategic leadership in the areas of programming, training and evaluation by designing, implementing, and evaluating programming and training systems, resources, and activities that build staff and Volunteer capacity. OPATS identifies, develops and disseminates standardized training packages, including core training modules, monitoring and evaluation tools and indicators, applies technology to the promotion of innovation and learning, and provides training and development opportunities to overseas staff.
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. 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. Qualified internal applicants will receive first consideration. 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. This position is located in the Overseas Professional Development Unit within the Office of Overseas Programming and Training Support (OPATS). The purpose of OPATS is to provide proactive, strategic leadership in the areas of programming, training and evaluation by designing, implementing, and evaluating programming and training systems, resources, and activities that build staff and Volunteer capacity. OPATS identifies, develops and disseminates standardized training packages, including core training modules, monitoring and evaluation tools and indicators, applies technology to the promotion of innovation and learning, and provides training and development opportunities to overseas staff.

Duties:

The Chief of Overseas Professional Development position has two main responsibilities: 1) Leading the development, maintenance and sustainability of the continua of professional development for overseas staff and PCVs; 2) Oversight of Overseas Staff Training (OST), including the role of Country Director track facilitator.
The Chief of Overseas Professional Development position has two main responsibilities: 1) Leading the development, maintenance and sustainability of the continua of professional development for overseas staff and PCVs; 2) Oversight of Overseas Staff Training (OST), including the role of Country Director track facilitator.
This unit will focus on the development of a continuum of learning for Country Directors, overseas staff working in Programming and Training, overseas staff working in Administrative/Finance capacities, and for Volunteers at each post. The Chief of this unit will oversee the development and maintenance of these continua ensuring overseas staff and Volunteers have introductory, intermediate and advanced training/development. The Chief will supervise three staff members. The Chief of Overseas Professional Development will lead the institutionalization of an Agency Learning/Training Council.
This unit will focus on the development of a continuum of learning for Country Directors, overseas staff working in Programming and Training, overseas staff working in Administrative/Finance capacities, and for Volunteers at each post. The Chief of this unit will oversee the development and maintenance of these continua ensuring overseas staff and Volunteers have introductory, intermediate and advanced training/development. The Chief will supervise three staff members. The Chief of Overseas Professional Development will lead the institutionalization of an Agency Learning/Training Council.
Overseas Staff Training (OST), is an orientation conducted at headquarters two to three times a year for newly-hired U.S direct hires assigned to an overseas post position, as well as for a number of host country nationals in key positions. The orientation training is conducted by training facilitators and subject matter experts at headquarters for a period of three to four weeks. This position will be responsible for facilitating the Country Director track during each OST. Additionally, the Chief of Overseas Staff Development is responsible for supervising the other track facilitators in the Unit.
Overseas Staff Training (OST), is an orientation conducted at headquarters two to three times a year for newly-hired U.S direct hires assigned to an overseas post position, as well as for a number of host country nationals in key positions. The orientation training is conducted by training facilitators and subject matter experts at headquarters for a period of three to four weeks. This position will be responsible for facilitating the Country Director track during each OST. Additionally, the Chief of Overseas Staff Development is responsible for supervising the other track facilitators in the Unit.