Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development
Organization: Bureau for Development, Democracy and Innovation, Center for Environment, Energy and Infrastructure, Natural Environment Branch, Biodiversity Division DDI/EEI/NE/B
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Open Period: October 15, 2021 – October 29, 2021
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five years; may be considered for further extension for a maximum of nine years.
Salary: (USD) $144,128 – $172,500 (annually)
Number of Vacancies: One
Description of Organization: The Bureau for Development, Democracy and Innovation (DDI) seeks a qualified, motivated professional to serve as a Supervisory Environmental Protection Officer in the Biodiversity Division in the Center for Environment, Energy and Infrastructure. The Biodiversity Division leads the Agency’s $320 million biodiversity conservation portfolio and implements the USAID Biodiversity Policy.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: All DDI employees are measured on how they foster a climate of respect in interactions with others, value differing perspectives, and treat others in a fair, equitable, and culturally sensitive manner. All employees are expected to adhere to equal employment opportunity (EEO) policies and value diversity and inclusion in performing everyday duties and responsibilities.
Description of Position: See Attachment 1.
Qualifications:
- One year of relevant experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (FS-02 or GS-14). Relevant academic, professional, and technical experience in the area of international biodiversity conservation and adaptive management;
- Must be a U.S. citizen; and
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
Successful candidates must demonstrate the following:
- Extensive experience with biodiversity conservation and its integration with other development sectors including with methods and techniques to apply new approaches to global problems;
- Experience managing, advising, and/or mentoring people and teams. Skill in coordinating, negotiating, and motivating individuals to take action;
- Expertise and ability to investigate and provide consultative services on a range of technical questions and policy issues including, for example, natural resource management; nature-based solutions; countering conservation crimes; and policy reform;
- Interpersonal skills and ability to effectively manage biodiversity conservation programs and work with a diverse range of stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and cross-culturally with individuals or groups in a variety of situations to present ideas and solve problems. Ability to exhibit diplomacy, and resourcefulness in dealing with high-level officials of international organizations, and other foreign and domestic government officials and development partners;
- Highly developed written and oral communications skills as well as strong interpersonal communication and team-building skills to ensure effective coordination within USAID and effective advocacy of Agency positions externally with both specialist as well as non-specialist audiences; and
- The ability to represent USAID at international fora and provide thought leadership in the field through partnership and relationship-building.
Interested candidates should submit:
- A resume/CV;
- A cover letter clearly addressing the points listed under requirements for the position;
- Three relevant professional references;
- Stated security clearance level (a Secret-level security clearance is required for the position, but is not required at time of application);
- Stated U.S. Citizenship (if citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered); and
- DD214 and other veteran status, if applicable.
Please submit your application package to [email protected]. Please use the subject line: “FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Announcement Number: 40834/DDI_358, Supervisory Environmental Protection Officer – FSL-01, DDI/EEI.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. ET on October 29, 2021. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration.
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