USAID Job Opening
Military Liaison Officer
SOLICITATION NO: M/OP/DCHA/DOFDA-04-702
ISSUANCE DATE:
CLOSING DATE: Extended to April 14, 2004 – 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC)
Military
Liaison Officer
Gentlemen/Ladies:
The United States
Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID), Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA),
Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) is seeking applications
(Standard Form 171 or Optional Form 612) from persons interested in providing
the PSC services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance
with the attached information at the place and time specified.
Applicants are required to sign the certification at
the end of the OF-612 or SF-171.
Applications that are received without signature will not be considered
for the position.
Questions may be
directed to Ms. Stephanie Paul at 202-661-9369 or Jesse C. Freese at
202-661-9366 or Fax at 240-465-0244 or via e-mail at mlo@globalcorps.com.
Applicants should retain copies of all enclosures that accompany their
proposals.
Sincerely,
Joseph Lentini
Contracting Officer
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP/DCHA/DOFDA-04-702
2.
ISSUANCE DATE: February
26, 2004
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Extended to April 14, 2004 –
11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST)
4. POSITION TITLE: Military Liaison Officer
5. MARKET VALUE: $70,519 - $91,672
6. INITIAL
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: June 7,
2004 – June 6, 2006
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington , DC
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR
POSITION):
The Military Liaison Officer (MLO) position(s) were established to more effectively coordinate the respective activities of OS within OFDA's responsibilities for Military Liaison, DART deployment requirements, and Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) disaster planning under Presidential Decision Directive 39/62. The Military Liaison Unit serves as the principal point of contact and coordination with DOD.
The
MLO will be assigned to
The
specific duties of the MLO will include, but not be limited to the following:
- liaise with the DOD and
other elements of the USG interagency in an effort to help the military
coordinate with the humanitarian community to achieve the best use of
military assets by reducing redundant or counter productive military
activities;
- assist the military in
defining and reconciling its role with that of the other members of the
humanitarian relief community;
- seek out methods to
most effectively utilize DOD strengths;
- represent OFDA in
appropriate DOD training and planning exercises with subsequent reporting
to OFDA divisions on activities, lessons learned, success and future
activities as a result of OFDA participation;
- represent OFDA in DOD
conferences in the context of priorities set forth by the OS/AD. To strike
a balance with lower level exercises and their operational impact, they
will also place emphasis on participation in After Action Reviews (AARs),
humanitarian exercises sponsored at the CINC-level and at operational
level, and strategic planning exercises normally conducted through
Pentagon auspices to interact with policy makers;
- support OFDA management
in defining a strategy for military coordination which will include
guidelines for determining OFDA participation in DOD operations when
specific requests are made and where OFDA should request activities and
participation;
- determine if OFDA
participation in DOD humanitarian activities is necessary and useful;
- provide OFDA briefing
and training to uniform military officers at various DOD educational
institutions (
- coordinate with DOD and
DOS/PM to provide OFDA staff with briefings on military procedures,
assets, roles, capabilities, culture, chain of command, and
humanitarian-related activities and circulate status reports which
summarize DOD activities in which OFDA personnel are involved;
- deploy with DOD forces
in humanitarian emergencies;
- provide reports,
debriefs and evaluations of all planning, exercises and deployments to
AD/OS and appropriate OFDA staff;
- assist in the
identification of DRM deployment needs in designated "at risk"
countries where DARTs may occur and work with OS to determine appropriate
DART needs as a basis for contingency planning for personnel and
resources;
- be available for
deployment to the field as DART member team;
- assist the MLU in
providing classified USG information support to OFDA, Response Management
Teams and DARTS on a required basis;
- assist Combatant
Commanders in developing the Humanitarian Assistance aspect of their
strategic operational deliberate and crisis action planning products; and,
- other duties as
assigned.
BASIS
OF RATING: Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and selective factor(s)
will be further evaluated based on the quality ranking factors listed below.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to address each of the factors on a separate
sheet describing specifically and accurately what experience, training,
education, and/or awards you have received that are relevant to each factor. Be
sure to include your name, social security number, and the announcement number
at the top of each additional page. Failure to address the selective and/or
quality ranking factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your
pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards.
BASIC QUALIFICATION AND SELECTIVE FACTORS:
(Determines basic eligibility for the
position. Candidates not meeting all of the basic qualifications and selection
factors are considered NOT qualified for the position)
·
Bachelor's degree with significant study in or pertinent to the
specialized field (including, but not limited to, international relations,
political science, or a related field), and four years of related work
experience
OR
·
Bachelor's degree and graduate degree with significant study in or
pertinent to the specialized field (including, but not limited to,
international relations, political science, or a related field), and two years
of related work experience
·
Demonstrated professional experience planning for or responding to a Chemical,
Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear (CBRN) event.
·
Ability to obtain a USAID top secret security clearance
·
QUALITY RANKING FACTORS:
(Determines the ranking of qualified candidates in comparison to other applicants) The factors are listed in the order of importance from the highest to the least.
·
Demonstrated knowledge of disaster relief and humanitarian assistance
concepts.
·
Demonstrated knowledge of the political, economic, and cultural impacts
of policy decisions on relief efforts during civil conflict and natural
disasters.
·
Demonstrated general knowledge of various USG classified information
systems and resources available to support Complex Crisis Operations (CCOs);
·
Demonstrated ability to write clearly and prepare in depth reports
which may include the application of a variety of analytical techniques.
Ability to prepare and conduct oral presentations on a wide variety of topics,
and the ability to communicate effectively with relevant parties within and
outside of DCHA/OFDA;
·
Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of internal and
external training plans and programs;
·
Knowledge of and experience with
civilian-military planning for CBRN, CCO, and natural disaster emergencies at
three levels;
·
Knowledge of the various types of CBRN and CCO incidents, natural
disasters, events, and accidents, as well as the potential impacts and
consequences;
WHERE TO
APPLY:
Via mail: GlobalCorps,
Via facsimile: 240-465-0244
Via email: mlo@globalcorps.com
FOR INFORMATION ON
OTHER VACANCIES OR FOR INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF THIS VACANCY, CALL (202)
661-9369.
PLEASE READ ATTACHED
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
ANNOUNCEMENT.
ALL QUALIFIED
APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED,
NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING HANDICAP, MARITAL
STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER
NON-MERIT FACTOR.
I.
How To Apply
A. Submit a SIGNED OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment) or a
SIGNED SF-171 (Application for Federal Employment). You may also include a
resume and cover letter as part of your application; however, these documents
do not replace the federal forms.
General Information
A. A separate application must be submitted for each announcement.
B. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that applications are mailed in time
to get them to the destination by the closing date of the announcement.
Applications received after the closing date and time will be considered late,
unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the
Government installation prior to the time and date specified in the
solicitation.
C. Applicants must be citizens of the
AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE
FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. BENEFITS
Employer's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave
Eligibility
for 401(k)
2. 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
01-09 Competitive Process
- Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs") with
01-07 Clarification
of the Extension/Renewal Policy Regarding Personal Service Contracts (PSCs)
00-08S Revision of
Competitive Process - Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs") with
00-08 Revision of
Competitive Process - Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs") with
00-05 Personal
Service Contracts (PSCs) Annual Health Insurance Costs
00-03 2000 FICA and
Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts (PSCs)
99-7 Contractual
Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services
98-25 Defense Base
Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List
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
98-12 Advertisement
of and Requirements for Evaluating Applications for PSCs
98-11 Determining a
Market Value for PSCs
98-3 Class
Deviation to 31.205-6(g)(3), Foreign National
Severance Pay Under Professional Services Contracts
97-17 PSCs with
97-16 Class
Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal
Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted locally with CCNs and TCNs
Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000
or Less
97-3 New USAID
Contractor Employee Physical Examination
96-23 Unauthorized
Provision in Personal Services Contract
94-9 Sunday Pay for
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 requirements office.
* 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.