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Peace Corps · 2 days ago

Director of Management and Operations - Onsite Internationally

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

1+ years exp

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Ensures that proper procurement processes are followed for the acquisition of goods and services and the execution of contracts and leases and that the integrity of the procurement process is upheld at Post.

Supervises all procurement, certifying availability of funds and need for all purchases in accordance with CD guidance and the approved annual operating plan.

Supervises the Administrative Unit composed of host country and third country nationals that typically includes, but is not limited to, a financial assistant, cashier, administrative assistant, general services managers and assistants, drivers, and may include security guards or others.

Establishes work plans, develops a team approach, and evaluates performance of administrative staff.

Overseas human resources management at a Post, taking into account appropriate federal government regulations related to Personal Services Contracts, Department of State Local Compensation Plans (LCP), and applicable local labor laws.

Works with the CD and Post staff to prepare the Post's out-year budget request that aligns with the Post's strategic plan.

In conjunction with other senior staff, prepares the Post's annual operating plan (budget) and periodic budget reviews.

Implements approved resource plans, often for multiple funding sources.

Monitors Post expenditures against budget by maintaining up-to-date electronic records.

Ensures reconciliation with the official accounting system.

Assists in determining space needs for the Peace Corps office, staff and Volunteers, training center, and US staff residences.

Competes available real estate; negotiates, reviews, and finalizes contractual conditions for leases for approval by the CD, the Embassy's Regional Security Officer, and Peace Corps Washington.

Supervises property management so that all inventory, maintenance, repairs, and disposition are performed according to plan, negotiations, and regulations.

Responsible for a Post's vehicle fleet that includes vehicle maintenance, monitoring fuel purchases and consumption, administering vehicle use safety policies, and incident reporting.

Collaborates with the CD, medical, programming and training, and security staff to address issues such as site selection, site visit protocols, Volunteer allowances, safety and security and medical care of Volunteers.

Ensures that local laws and regulations are followed in connection with status of Volunteers.

Provides financial and administrative support to Volunteers including the payment of Volunteer allowances and reimbursements.

Under the direction of the CD, works with the Safety and Security Manager and other staff to establish programming, training and administrative systems that maximize the safety and security of Volunteers in accordance with agency policies and guidelines.

Ensures that established procedures are followed and criteria are met. Assists the CD, Safety and Security Manager and others to prepare for and respond to incidents and crises impacting Volunteers, trainees, and Peace Corps operations.

Qualification

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Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen.

You must be at least 18 years of age.

All Federal employees are required to have federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.

You must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.

You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.

You must successfully complete a background security investigation with favorable adjudication.

Prior to employment, and in compliance with statutes 5 USC 3322 and 22 USC 2507b, Peace Corps will conduct a check of Peace Corps records for both Returned Peace Corps Volunteers and former Peace Corps employees.

All new employees are required to certify and submit a state of understanding acknowledging adherence to the Peace Corps condition of employment prior to day 1 of employment with the Peace Corps.

This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance.

This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Medical Clearance.

This job has been identified as a testing designated position under our Drug-Free Workplace Program. Therefore, you must satisfactorily complete a drug test prior to being hired.

This position requires the filing of a Financial Disclosure report.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

An 18-month trial period is required.

Worldwide Availability for Post assignment is required.

Travel within and outside the country of assignment is required.

The initial appointment to this position cannot exceed five years.

Specialized Experience at the FP-02: To be minimally qualified for this position at the FP-02 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-03 or GS-13 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized Experience at the FP-03: To be minimally qualified for this position at the FP-03 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression, FP-04 or GS-12 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Selective Placement Factor: This position has one selective placement factor: Two (2) years of international development experience working in transitioning or developing countries, or community development experience working with underserved multicultural communities in the United States.

Current or Formal Federal employees, including current Peace Corps employees, must meet applicable TIG requirements to be considered eligible.