USAID Job Opening
ISSUANCE DATE: May 4, 2001
CLOSING DATE: May 22, 2001
Gentlemen/Ladies:
SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC)
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Bureau for Humanitarian Response (BHR), 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.
Questions may be directed to Kirk Dohne (202) 661-9369 or Jesse C. Freese (202) 661-9366, or Fax at (240) 465-0244 or via e-mail at ofda@globalcorps.com. Applicants should retain copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals.
Sincerely,
Kim Hupp
Contracting Officer
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER:
M/OP-01-879
2. ISSUANCE DATE:
May 4, 2001
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME
SPECIFIED
FOR
RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: May 22, 2001
4. POSITION TITLE:
Regional Coordinator (two positions)
5. MARKET VALUE:
$63,211 to $82,180
6. INITIAL PERIOD
OF PERFORMANCE:
June 11, 2001 to June 10, 2003
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:
Washington, DC
8. JOB DESCRIPTION
(TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):
The Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, within the Bureau for Humanitarian Response (BHR/OFDA) is charged with the responsibility for coordinating the U.S. Government’s international disaster preparedness, relief and rehabilitation programs. The functions of BHR/OFDA are outlined in USAID handbook 17, Chapter 8. The purpose of this position is to serve as a Regional Coordinator within BHR/OFDA’s Disaster Response and Mitigation division (DRM). There are two positions available with differing regional emphases: one covering the Southern Western and Northern Africa region (SWAN) and one covering Europe, Middle East and Central Asia (EMCA).
Duties and Responsibilities
Disaster Response and
Mitigation Program Coordination:
1 Monitors threatening
and incipient disasters, setting priorities for disaster response and mitigation
program development in consultation with members of an Enhanced Regional
Team and Regional Advisors (RAs).
Manages BHR/OFDA
response to declared disasters by:
1. assuring the timely
and appropriate funding of Ambassadors’ disaster declarations;
2. considering Mission/Embassy
proposed programs for assistance beyond the initial request;
3. preparing/ facilitating
clearance of appropriate guidance to field posts;
4. assuring the timely
coordination of response actions agreed to by BHR/OFDA’s Enhanced Regional
Team and Senior Management Team (SMT), including funding, technical assistance,
commodity delivery, etc.
1 Monitors and evaluates the disaster related programs of other donors and international organizations, and then initiates or coordinates bilateral or multilateral relief, soliciting the input and technical expertise of Enhanced Regional Team members. Coordinates USG efforts to achieve maximum effectiveness and solicits outside resources to accomplish USG program objectives.
2 Advises the U.S. Mission on resources and strategies to respond to each disaster situation, participating in field assessments with RAs, as appropriate.
3 Coordinates USAID’s emergency responses in other countries in support Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) and Assessment Teams in the field during BHR/OFDA field deployments. Serves as the head of BHR/OFDA emergency task force mobilizations in the BHR/OFDA Operations Center, as necessary. In consultation with Enhanced Regional Team Members and the SMT, coordinates the development of US humanitarian policy with the State Department, USAID Regional Bureaus, the National Security Council, the United Nations, host countries and the PVO community.
4 Reviews or coordinates the review of national disaster relief plans with local and regional government disaster coordinators, and advises on the USG assistance available before, during and after disaster events. Assures that the Chief of Mission or his/her representatives receives appropriate guidance from BHR/OFDA specialists to facilitate efforts to revise U.S. mission disaster plans to be compatible and supportive of local government plans and capabilities.
5 Coordinates the
development and revision of BHR/OFDA Regional Strategies in cooperation
with RAs, Enhanced Regional team members, TAG members and BHR/OFDA Assistant
Directors.
Recommends policies and activities to:
1. Improve local and
regional disaster response capabilities;
2. Improve BHR/OFDA’s
internal capacity to meet demands related to rapid-onset disaster events;
and
3. Mitigate the potential
impacts of future disasters, and reduce disaster vulnerability in assigned
regions.
1 Coordinates the efforts of TAG team members and other USG technical specialists to develop and maintain a program of disaster preparedness, mitigation and prevention activities within assigned regions. These programs will seek to build the capacity of local partners to manage disasters effectively at the local and regional level, and to reduce the impacts of future disasters on vulnerable populations.
2 In coordination with technical specialists from BHR/OFDA’s Technical Assistance Group (TAG), coordinates technical inputs from other USG Agencies and/or the U.S. private sector for disaster mitigation and relief activities in disaster stricken countries. Maximizes windows of opportunity that may exist following disaster events to implement programs that may have long-term disaster mitigation benefits for vulnerable populations.
3 Serves as the Action Officer on emergencies, presenting policies, procedures and programs that are recommended by the Enhanced Regional Team to the Assistant Director for the Disaster Response and Mitigation Division for review and concurrence. Works closely with USAID regional bureaus, the Office of Food for Peace (BHR/FFP), the State Department, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and other donor governments and international organizations to develop USG responses to disasters and to coordinate these responses with other donors.
4 Facilitates the review and negotiation of grants for disaster relief and mitigation in close consultation with members of the Enhanced Regional Team. Prepares or coordinates the preparation of requests in the New Management System (NMS) for transmittal to the USAID contracts office for action. Works with grantees, or coordinates the efforts of other Enhanced Regional Team members, to ensure compliance. Reviews/facilitates changes to grant agreements, as appropriate.
4 Participates on BHR/OFDA Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs), which are designed to respond on short-notice to rapid onset disasters around the world. Serves on Disaster Assessment teams, as assigned by the Assistant Director for Disaster Response and Mitigation and the SMT, and recommends emergency relief initiatives for BHR/OFDA/Washington consideration.
5 Facilitates the preparation and coordination of information concerning disaster mitigation and response activities that are undertaken by BHR/OFDA, seeking to maximize coordination between USG Agencies, NGOs and private sector groups during disaster response. Assigns tasks to Enhanced Regional Team members, including Information Specialists, to prepare press releases, Fact Sheets, Situations reports, weekly reports, daily reports, reporting cables, Congressional correspondence and the like.
6 Serves as the BHR/OFDA Duty Officer on a rotating basis after normal duty hours, weekend and holidays. In this capacity, receives telephone calls and notification of cable traffic received by the State Department Operations Center dealing with emergency situations. Takes appropriate action, as necessary.
Team Building
1 Works with OFDA Regional
Advisors (RAs) at field posts in Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the
Caribbean and Enhanced Regional team members in Washington, DC to plan
for major disaster contingencies. Coordinates cross training for
RAs to build a multi-faceted worldwide response capability. Participates
in the recruitment/ selection of new RAs. Operates within the context
of the RA system when on temporary field assignments.
Coordinates
team building efforts for assigned Enhanced Regional Team, including
1. Organizing team meetings,
and assigning responsibility to appropriate staff members to facilitate
meetings, prepare agendas, and provide follow-on notes and minutes;
2. Ensuring that Enhanced
Regional Team receives appropriate training, and are enrolled in BHR/OFDA’s
core training programs, including Disaster Assessment Training, DART Training,
cable training, etc. Serve as a facilitator or instructor at training
sessions, as appropriate;
3. Ensuring that BHR/OFDA
programs, policies and strategies benefit from the input of all Enhanced
Regional Team members and RAs;
Assuring the
successful staff development of all core team members assigned to the Enhanced
Regional Team, including:
1. Mentoring the Deputy
Regional Coordinator for assigned regions;
2. Ensuring that an
appropriate staff development plan is in place for Disaster Operations
Specialists assigned to the Enhanced Regional Team;
3.Providing substantial
input as part of regularly scheduled evaluations for all core team members
assigned to the Enhanced Regional Team; coordinating this input with the
Assistant Director for the Disaster Response and Mitigation Division.
4.Arranging cross training
for Enhanced Regional Team members to maintain the organizational depth
of critical team functions.
Ensure an equitable
distribution of work and responsibility among Enhanced Regional Team members
and core team members by:
1. Coordinating the
preparation of Scopes of Work for new and temporary BHR/OFDA personnel,
including staff members detailed from other USG Agencies; participating
in the recruitment and selection of Enhanced Regional Team members;
2. Directly supervising
the work of staff members detailed from other USG Agencies, including staff
seconded to BHR/OFDA through the U.S. Forest Service Disaster Assistance
Support Program (DASP);
Participates in After Action reviews of critical BHR/OFDA disaster response interventions and mitigation programs. Collaborates closely with coordinating staff from the U.S. Forest Service Disaster Assistance Support Program (DASP) to ensure that the concerns and experiences of all Enhanced Regional team members receive consideration and discussion as part of this process.
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.
1) Basic Qualifications
and Selective Factors:
A Bachelor’s degree
and graduate degree with significant study in or pertinent to the specialized
field (including but not limited to International Relations and Political
Science) OR five years of progressively responsible experience in humanitarian
relief OR some combination thereof.
B Ability to obtain
a Secret level security clearance as provided by USAID.
C US Citizenship
2) Quality Ranking
Factors
1 Additional relevant
experience and/or education surpassing the minimums described in the basic
qualifications and selective factors.
2 Knowledge of and experience
in dealing with foreign governments, State Department, Department of Defense,
USAID Regional Offices, other USG organizations and international organizations
to develop U.S. responses to disasters and disaster preparedness activities
and coordinate the responses with donors in the regional area.
3 Ability to review
and negotiate grant proposals from private voluntary organizations wishing
to work in the disaster-stricken countries in the regional area and to
prepare the necessary documentation to ensure emergency relief is provided.
4 Ability to conceptualize
strategies for the disaster planning of affected countries in the regional
area.
5 Knowledge and experience
of USG policy and regulations for responses to natural disasters and complex
emergencies.
6 Ability to build and
lead effective teams.
7 Demonstrated experience
developing mitigation programs.
WHERE TO APPLY:
Via mail: GlobalCorps,
1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20004
Via facsimile: 240-465-0244
Via email: ofda@globalcorps.com
FOR INFORMATION ON OTHER VACANCIES OR FOR INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF THIS VACANCY, CALL (202) 661-9369 or (202) 661-9366
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.
A Voluntary Background Survey can be obtained from the above listed contacts or on-line at http://www.usaid.gov/about/employment/idi79-2.pdf . The information from this survey is used to help insure that agency personnel practices meet the requirements of Federal law. Your responses are voluntary and not required.
I. How To Apply
A. Submit a resume,
OF-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or any other written
format you choose (SF-171, Application for Federal Employment, is also
acceptable). You must include the following information regardless
of which application form/format you choose:
1) The announcement
number, title and grade and/or pay band of the position for which youare
applying.
2) Personal Information
a) Full name, mailing
address (including ZIP Code), home and work telephone numbers including
area code)
b) Social security number
AND country of citizenship
c) Veterans' preference.
d) Competitive status.
e) Highest Federal civilian
grade held, including job series and dates
held.
3) Education
a) High school - name,
city, state and ZIP Code (if known) and date you received diploma or
GED.
b) Colleges and universities
- name, city, state and ZIP Code (if known), major(s), type(s)of
degree(s)
received and date(s) received. If you did not receive a degree, show
total
credits
earned and indicate whether semester or quarter hours.
4) Job-Related Work
Experience (Paid and Nonpaid)
a) Job title (include
series and grade if Federal) AND salary
b) Starting and ending
dates (month and year) AND hours per week
c) Employer's name,
address, and telephone number (including area code)
d) Supervisor's name
and telephone number (indicate if we may contact your current
supervisor)
e) Duties and accomplishments
5) Other Qualifications
a) Job-related training
courses (title and year)
b) Job-related skills
(i.e., other languages, computer hardware/software, communications
equipment,
etc.)
c) Job-related certificates
and licenses (current only).
d) Job-related honors,
awards and special accomplishments (i.e., publications, Memberships in
professional
or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance
awards,
etc.). Give dates but do not send documents unless requested.
General Information
A. A separate application
must be submitted for each announcement.
B. Applications must
be postmarked no later than the closing date of the announcement and received
no later than 3 workdays after the closing date.
C. Applicants must be
citizens of the United States.
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
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 U.S. Citizens for support
of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Initiatives
01-07 Clarification of
the Extension/Renewal Policy Regarding Personal Service Contracts
(PSCs)
00-08S Revision of Competitive
Process - Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs") with U.S.
Citizens
00-08 Revision of Competitive Process - Personal Service Contracts ("PSCs") with U.S. Citizens
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 U.S. Citizens or U.S. Resident Aliens Recruited from the U.S.
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
96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave
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 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.