Vacancy Summary

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 2013, (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 2013, (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.
  
  This position is located in the Peace Corps' Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection (VRS), Washington D.C. Regional Recruitment Office and reports to the Director of Recruitment. The incumbent manages the Washignton, D.C. Recruitment office and is responsible for all Volunteer recruitment and nominations for that region. Duties include developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans for national regional recruiting activities. Oversees the development and implementing of media strategies for recruitment campaigns. Oversees the evaluation, matching and nomination of applicants to meet Peace Corps goals; establishes and maintains region-wide relationships with community and institutional contacts. Formulates and executes the Regional Office budget overseeing the preparation of budget submissions and related reports, approving and monitoring expenditures.
  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. This position is located in the Peace Corps' Office of Volunteer Recruitment and Selection (VRS), Washington D.C. Regional Recruitment Office and reports to the Director of Recruitment. The incumbent manages the Washignton, D.C. Recruitment office and is responsible for all Volunteer recruitment and nominations for that region. Duties include developing, implementing and monitoring strategic plans for national regional recruiting activities. Oversees the development and implementing of media strategies for recruitment campaigns. Oversees the evaluation, matching and nomination of applicants to meet Peace Corps goals; establishes and maintains region-wide relationships with community and institutional contacts. Formulates and executes the Regional Office budget overseeing the preparation of budget submissions and related reports, approving and monitoring expenditures.