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

ISSUANCE DATE: 7/22/99
CLOSING DATE: 8/23/99

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: M/OP-99-1637
2. ISSUANCE DATE: July 22, 1999
3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: August 23, 1999
4. POSITION TITLE: Special Projects Officer for Military Liaison Unit
5. MARKET VALUE: $58,027 to $75,433 (GS-13 Equivalent)
6. INITIAL PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Approx. September 1, 1999 to August 30,
   2000
7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, DC

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) of the U.S. Agency for International Development is recruiting for a Special Projects Officer for its Military Liaison Unit of the Operations Support Division. The description of this position follows:

The incumbent for this position serves as a Special Projects Officer in the Military Liaison Unit of the Operations Support Division, BHR/OFDA/OS/MLU, responsible for developing and implementing short and long range operational plans and readiness requirements for all aspects of BHR/OFDA's mission and responsibilities under Presidential Decision Directives (PDDs) 39 and 62, U.S. Policy on Counterterrorism, as well as other specific planning and readiness requirements related to Presidential Decision Directive 56, Management of Complex Contingency Operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The incumbent serves as a BHR/OFDA portfolio manager for PDDs 39 and 62 regarding USAID/BHR/OFDA roles and responsibilities for readiness planning and response to Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) events worldwide. Additionally, serves as a BHR/OFDA Political-Military Planner for Complex Contingency Operations (CCOs) as delineated in PDD-56.

2. Participates in the development of BHR/OFDA capacities to address CBRN and CCO international humanitarian emergencies through funding to governmental and non-governmental entities and institutions for preparedness, technical assistance, response, mitigation and training activities for such disasters.

3. Assists in the development of scopes of work for organizations and institutions to be funded for CBRN activities, and assists in monitoring and evaluating their performance.

4. Serves as the backup coordination resource within OFDA on CBRN issues with responsibility for developing, implementing and monitoring standard operating procedures and protocols for OFDA related to CBRN events.

5. Represents OFDA in the USG Interagency process dealing with both CBRN and CCO humanitarian issues that includes the National Security Council, Department of State, Department of Defense, and other USG Departments and Agencies; and also with the United Nations agencies and organizations, international and non-governmental organizations.

6. Serves as an OFDA representative, when authorized by the OFDA Director, on the USG Foreign Emergency Response Team (FEST) and Consequence Management Response Team (CMRT) for emergency response to CBRN events or accidents, and serves as the backup OFDA standing representative to both entities.

7. Manage grants, resource-sharing agreements, contracts, memorandums of understanding or agreement, and other funding activities related to CBRN activities, with special emphasis on internal and external training.

8. Serves as a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) member in managing OFDA response to CBRN events.

9. Perform duties as required to develop OFDA, other USG, UN, PVO/NGO and IO abilities and knowledge of emergency humanitarian consequence management for CBRN events and CCO issues, especially those involving U.S. military planning and participation.

10. Serves as BHR/OFDA liaison officer to the Department of Defense (DOD) and various units and commands of the DOD related to coordination of U.S. military participation in USG disaster response and humanitarian assistance activities.

FACTOR I. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Knowledge of CBRN and CCO response plans, programs and resources within the USG. Knowledge of budget and human resource planning and program development in the USG Interagency environment. Knowledge of the various USG departments and agencies involved in CBRN and CCO response planning.

General knowledge of the various types of CBRN incidents, events, and accidents, as well as the potential impacts and consequences.

General knowledge of the various types of CCOs and natural disasters, as well as the potential impacts and consequences.

Knowledge of disaster relief and humanitarian assistance concepts. Broad knowledge of the political, economic, and cultural impacts of policy decisions on relief efforts during civil conflict and natural disasters. Overseas experience is desirable in order to be able to effectively conceptualize and develop realistic, comprehensive, strategic, and operational planning documents.

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 BHR/OFDA.

Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of internal and external training plans and programs.

FACTOR 2. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The incumbent of this position works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, BHR/OFDA/OS, or his designee. Assignments are developed collaboratively between the supervisor and the incumbent. The incumbent is expected to carry out the assignments independently, keeping the supervisor informed of progress and any potentially sensitive issues or problems. Work is reviewed for compliance with office and Agency policy, and effectiveness in meeting the needs of the office.

FACTOR 3. GUIDELINES
Guidelines consist of accepted USAID rules and regulations governing the establishment and execution of policy and procedures, as well as the Foreign Assistance Act, various Executive and Legislative branch statements of foreign policy, and various executive branch policy directives. The existing guidelines are broad and require extensive interpretation for application to BHR/OFDA's unique mission and planning requirements. Since many situations have not yet been encountered, the incumbent must rely on extensive personal knowledge, judgement, and background to produce the needed analyses, reports and plans.

FACTOR 4. COMPLEXITY

The BHR/OFDA mandate covers three types of disasters: short-term, mainly natural disasters; long-term, complex, natural and politically based disasters; and CBRN incidents or accidents. While the principals of planning remain the same, the planning requirements are usually different for each of the three types of disasters. Likewise, the USG Interagency planning and response environment within which the incumbent must operate is different for each type of disaster.

FACTOR 5. SCOPE AND EFFECT

The work of the incumbent has a direct impact on BHR/OFDA's capability to plan for and respond to future disaster situations of all kinds. This is especially true of the planning and response functions of BHR/OFDA as related to CBRN incidents and/or accidents and CCOs, where the USG Interagency relationships, pressures and demands are multiplied due to the nature of the event requiring a response.

FACTOR 6. PERSONAL CONTACTS
The position requires that the incumbent develop and maintain a wide range of contacts both inside and outside the office and USAID. Contacts inside the Agency include; various office, bureau and Agency staff involved in the planning and budgeting process, senior BHR staff, and senior staff in the other USAID bureaus. External contacts will include; NSC, DOD, Department of State, Department of Energy, various HHS agencies and offices, as well as other USG departments and agencies. likewise, the incumbent must develop and maintain contacts with NGOs and PVOs, the International Organizations and U.N. agencies, as well as other governments and the public at large.

These contacts are often characterized by both formal and informal settings, by the flexibility of approach, time pressures, the complexity of the subject matter, and the rank and authority of some of the participants.

FACTOR 7. PURPOSE OF CONTACTS
The principal purpose of these contacts is to participate in the development of operational plans, guidelines and procedures. It is also to provide technical guidance and advice and to represent BHR/OFDA with other institutions and agencies, both inside and outside of the USG.

FACTOR 8. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. When on travel to disaster sites, both the physical and psychological demands of the job may increase. Also, while on overseas travel status, security considerations may become of greater importance.

FACTOR 9. WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is generally performed in an office setting as a member of a functional team within BHR/OFDA/OS. The requirement for trips to visit disaster relief programs, or for other purposes, may expose the incumbent to different working surroundings and security situations.

Bachelors degree required in relevant subject. USAID Secret Level security clearance will be required. U.S. citizenship required.

Salary range is $58,027 to $75,433 (GS-13 Equivalent)

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

FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

1. BENEFITS
Employee'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

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)

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.
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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.