THE FOLLOWING IS A POSTING FOR A PAST POSITION AND IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY

ISSUANCE DATE: 9/16/99
CLOSING DATE: 9/30/99

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-99-2145
2. ISSUANCE DATE: September 16, 1999
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: September 30, 1999
4. POSITION TITLE: Logistics Officer for Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART),
   Skopje, Macedonia and Pristina, Kosovo
5. MARKET VALUE: $53,793 to $69,930 (GS-13 Equivalent)
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Skopje, Macedonia (Oct. 1, 1999 to November 5, 1999);
   Pristina, Kosovo (November 6, 1999 to approximately March, 2000.)
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Skopje, Macedonia and Pristina, Kosovo
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
   FOR POSITION): Logistics Officer for Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Logistics Officer is responsible for conducting assessments of the logistical capabilities and systems in Kosovo and the surrounding area to determine the availability of infrastructure required to transport emergency assistance commodities from points of origin to destinations. Systems to be assessed include road networks, railroad infrastructure, airports, commercial and military transport capabilities, and NGO/UN/IO assets and capabilities.

A major part of his/her effort will be coordinating all aspects of the shelter and winterization commodity requirements of NGOs receiving USG funding and supplies. These supplies will be provided from a variety of sources, including USG-contracted organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and UN agencies. As the Logistics Officer in Macedonia he/she will organize the activities in the Skopje Logistics Office in order to program, monitor and ensure delivery of required supplies into Kosovo from points outside Kosovo. He/she will be the primary point of contact for the OFDA/Washington staff on Logistics matters and will liaise with the Logisticians in DC supporting the DART Kosovo operation.

The Logistics Officer will provide support in communications, reporting, fiscal accountability, vehicle management, logistics advice, and other support as deemed necessary by the DART Team Leader to complete OFDA's missions.

The Logistics Officer shall also serve as advisor to the DART Team Leader on security issues. He will provide security/safety assessments for operations in all DART offices and continue to reevaluate issues surrounding the personal security of DART members. The Logistics Officer will coordinate and establish DART security contingency plans (to include emergency evacuation) with other organizations on the ground. He will be the primary point of contact between the DART and the Regional Security Officer. He will make recommendations to the Team Leader as appropriate.

The logistics officer will supervise the support staff on the logistics cell. The Logistics Officer will be required to brief/debrief with OFDA/Washington prior to and after the period of contract performance. The period of performance will be seven (7) months, commencing on/about 1
October 1999 and ending on/about 30 March 2000.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

Minimum 1 year of USAID, USG or civil military operations experience in logistics management with special emphasis in working in civil strife environments.

Bachelor's degree with advanced training in international relations, economics, food policy or related field.

Experience in emergency relief and humanitarian assistance for three years, knowledge of OFDA operating procedures and USAID Handbook and Foreign Affairs Manual is preferred.

Basic computer skills and demonstrated writing capability.

Ability to operate communications and data processing equipment, including cellular type mobile phones, hand held R&R radios, Word-Perfect computer software, and satellite communications equipment.

Ability to operate a 4-wheel drive, standard shift vehicle in cross-country conditions.

Security clearance as provided by USAID.

Experience in relief and development issues.

US citizen.

AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE
FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

BENEFITS

Employee's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave

ALLOWANCES (if Applicable). *

(A) Temporary Lodging Allowance (Section 120).
(B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130).
(C) Post Allowance (Section 220).
(D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230).
(E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260).
(F) Education Allowance (Section 270).
(G) Education Travel (Section 280).
(H) Post Differential (Chapter 500).
(I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and
(J) Danger Pay (Section 650).

3. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs 98-25 Defense
Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List

CIB 99-15 Changes to AIDAR Concerning Resident Hires and Deviations

CIB 99-9 Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) Annual Health

98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs

98-23 Guidance Regarding Classified Contract Security and Contractor
Personnel Security Requirements

98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs

98-14 Change in Required Application Form for USPSCs

98-10 Personal Services Contracts (PSCs) Annual Health Insurance Costs

98-5 CONTRACTUAL COVERAGE FOR MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES

98-3 Class Deviation to 31.205-6(g)(3), Foreign National Severance Pay
Under Professional Services Contracts

97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for
Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally with
CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas
Contracts of $250,000 or Less

97-11 (Corrected) 1997 FICA & Medicate Tax Rates for Personal Services
Contracts

97-6 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services

97-3 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination

96-23 Unauthorized Provision in Personal Services Contract

96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave

96-11 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs

96-8 Determining a Market Value for PSCs Hired Under Appendix D, Handbook 14

94-9 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs)

93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services
Contractor (PSC)

LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs
1. Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612.
**2. Contractor Physical Examination (AID Form 1420-62).
**3. Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86),or
**4. Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85).
**5. Finger Print Card (FD-258).

NOTE: Form 5 is available from the requirement office.
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* Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas).
** The forms listed 2 through 5 shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting
Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job.