THE FOLLOWING IS A POSTING FOR A PAST POSITION AND IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
Regional Logistician/Military Operations Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean
REGIONAL LOGISTICIAN/ MILITARY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR for LATIN AMERICA and
the CARIBBEAN (LAC) in SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
Latin America and the Caribbean are extremely vulnerable to both natural
and technological disasters which have worsened in recent years due to
population pressures, urbanization, and extreme climatic events. However,
LAC's capacity to manage disasters has grown substantially in recent years
and Latin American and Caribbean nations are now generally capable of
managing disasters up to moderate severity without external assistance. In
major events, however, most nations of the region face a serious risk of
having their overall coping capacities overwhelmed by disaster response
requirements.
OFDA's strategy seeks to reduce the demand for disaster relief, chiefly by
increased preparedness and mitigation activities at the community level,
and by strengthening governments' capacity to meet immediate post-disaster
needs so as to prevent deterioration in the situation of disaster victims.
STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Logistician/Military Operations Coordinator for Latin America and the
Caribbean will be based in San Jose, Costa Rica, and will report to the
Senior Regional Coordinator for Latin America and the Caribbean. The
incumbent will have operational responsibilities, but no policy
responsibilities or authority. The duties and responsibilities of the
Logistician/Military Operations Coordinator for Latin America and the
Caribbean will include:
Response/Logistics
Training /Exercises
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
AS A MATTER OF POLICY, AND AS APPROPRIATE, A PSC IS NORMALLY
AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:
1. BENEFITS
2. ALLOWANCES (if Applicable). *
3. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs
LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSCs
THE FOLLOWING IS A POSTING FOR A PAST POSITION AND IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY
1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP 991015
2. ISSUANCE DATE: April 28, 1999
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF
APPLICATIONS: May 12, 1999
4. POSITION TITLE: Regional Logisitician/Military Operations Coordinator
for Latin America
5. MARKET VALUE: $53,793 - $69,930 (GS-13 Equivalent)
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Approx. June 1, 1999 to May 31, 2001
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: San Jose, Costa Rica
8. JOB DESCRIPTION (TO INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR POSITION):
a) Responding to humanitarian emergencies--natural, technological and
conflict-related disasters--throughout the region. The incumbent will be
required to travel on short notice for periods up to thirty days as a
critical component of U.S. Government disaster and humanitarian response.
As part of this travel, the incumbent will evaluate logistical
situations/needs, assess the capacity of existing logistics networks,
develop appropriate logistics operational plans to meet immediate support
needs, ensure the timely delivery of relief commodities, and guarantee
accountability for equipment, supplies, and relief commodities. In
disaster events, the Logistician/Military Operations Coordinator will
coordinate with OFDA/W's Military Liaison Unit (OFDA/MLU) to communicate
continuously with SOUTHCOM, assuring effective and efficient coordination
of relief operations;
Contacts/Coordination
b) Managing and coordinating logistical and aviation support to OFDA/LAC
Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) and/or Assessment Teams;
c) Establishing and operating a system to track and report all USG-donated
relief commodities; and
d) In coordination with the OFDA/Operations Support Division, inspecting
and monitoring inventory for the OFDA commodity stockpile at JTF-Bravo in
Honduras.
a) Maintaining regular contact with OFDA/MLU to ensure non-duplication and
close coordination;
b) In coordination with OFDA/MLU, establishing and maintaining permanent
contact with SOUTHCOM J-4 (Logistics), J-3 (Operations - Civil Affairs),
J-5 (Plans), and with each MLGRP (Military Group) in the region;
c) Identifying and maintaining contact with the military officer(s)
responsible for disaster response in all Latin American and Caribbean
countries; and
d) On an as-needed basis, initiating coordination between NGOs, the U.S.
military, local authorities, and the local military during an OFDA/LAC
disaster response.
a) Coordinating with the OFDA/MLU on OFDA/LAC participation in SOUTHCOM
Humanitarian Training exercises; and
b) Organizing and coordinating appropriate disaster management training
courses for military officers in the LAC countries.
a) U.S. Citizenship
b) A minimum of 10 years as an officer in the U.S. military;
c) A minimum of five years experience as a military logistician;
d) Candidate must qualify for a secret clearance. Current possession of a
secret clearance preferred;
e) Fluency in Spanish and English;
f) Demonstrated experience in logistics related to humanitarian assistance
operations;
g) Demonstrated ability to work with the diverse array of individuals and
organizations involved in disaster response, transportation and logistics,
including the U.S. Military, USAID, international organizations, cargo
transport companies, freight forwarders, and host government officials;
h) Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal
skills; and
i) Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a team environment.
Employee's FICA Contribution
Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance
Pay Comparability Adjustment
Annual Increase
Eligibility for Worker's Compensation
Annual & Sick Leave
(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).
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
98-10 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)
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.
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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.