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Program Support Assistant, FP-0303-7
(Equivalent to GS-07)
The following job is on the Peace Corps website. If you are interested in applying please login to
the Peace Corps jobs site at: http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html
Once you have logged in, please enter the code EKGYL into the "Reference Code" field in the top
right on the screen.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
EMPLOYER: Peace Corps
LOCATION: Washington, Dist of Columbia
SALARY RANGE: $42,637.00-$62,614.00
CLOSE DATE: 04/22/2010
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: DPC10-A0101-LH
OPENING DATE: 04/08/2010
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: US citizens
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Term, not to exceed 30 Months
CONTACT NAME: Avue Help Desk
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (800) 407-0147
CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
Still asking what you can do for your country?
The Peace Corps provides technical assistance to countries that request it by sharing America's most
precious resources - its people. The Peace Corps has helped local communities in 139 countries build a
better life through the work of its Volunteers. Since 1961, over 195,000 Volunteers have served. The
Peace Corps is an independent U.S. government agency promoting world peace and friendship through
the work of its Volunteers.
Peace Corps positions are normally filled for an initial 2 1/2 year period, but may be extended to a total 5
year limit. This keeps our workplace vibrant and our ideas fresh.
NOTES:
Applicants are required to provide justification to support the selections made in the Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities (KSA) portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this
requirement, although applicants may attach a resume as optional information. Failure to provide the KSA
information will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
If you have engaged in intelligence activity or related work, you may not be eligible to apply for positions
at Peace Corps. Please click on the Public Notice Vacancy Announcement and refer to the 'Other
Significant Facts' section for details.
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference you must attach your supporting documents to receive your
preference points. For more information please click on the Public Notice Vacancy Announcement and
refer to the 'Other Significant Facts' section for details.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the
applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
Failure to successfully meet this requirement will be grounds for employment termination.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointment to the Peace Corps is normally for 30
months, but may be extended for up to 5 years. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale
and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees.
Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1800-407-0147 or [email protected] or by clicking on the "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" button while
working in the automated system.
When completing your Avue application online, you will receive a pop-up warning message after 45
minutes. It is strongly recommended that you save your data often, and turn off your pop-up blocker in
order to receive any system time-out warning. As a suggestion, you may want to compose your narrative
information in a separate word document, and then copy and paste it into your Avue application.
DUTIES:
This position is located in the Office of Volunteer & PSC Financial Services (VPS) within the Office of the
Chief Financial Officer. The main function of this position is to support the VPS team through a variety of
administrative activities including data entry, customer service, filing, and special projects.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ability to compose non-technical correspondence.
Ability to coordinate, control, track, and review documents.
Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures.
Ability to provide customer service.
MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifying experience for the FP-07 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to
the FP-08 or GS-6 level. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the
particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position as
described above, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples are assisting in
the development and/or implementation of clerical or administrative procedures for application within an
organization; or selecting and arranging data and information from files and other resources for use by
others in completing larger reports and projects.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirements for the FP-07 level
may be met by completion of one (1) year of graduate level education that is directly related to the work of
the position.
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully
completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:
The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at
www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html. If you do not have access to the Internet, you are
strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment
that provides Internet access to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may call the contact
phone number listed on this announcement to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, applicant
qualification form (Form No. F-15566-AVUE), and instructions for completing the form. No other form of
application will be accepted.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this
announcement. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office for alternate
application procedures. Please call Avue Direct Services at 253-573-1877, extension 209, or email at
[email protected].
BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the
education, experience, and training you report relative to this position which show the degree to which
you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement.
Applicants are required to provide justification to support the selections made in the Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities (KSA) portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this
requirement, although applicants may attach a resume as optional information. Failure to provide the KSA
information will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the
employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to (253) 573-9869, or
mailed to the following address: Peace Corps, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct
Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents
must be submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement and must be identified with applicant's
name and vacancy announcement number.
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status,
political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee
organization, or any other non-merit factors.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision
on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are not authorized.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holidays;
paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; and training and development
opportunities. Employees located in the United States may also receive subsidized transportation, flexible
work schedule, and a family/worklife program.
Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been
employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps.
Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations
for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment
ceases.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered
for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his
registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.
DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct
deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are claiming 5-point Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 must be submitted with your application. To
receive 10-point preference, in addition to your DD-214, you must also submit an SF-15 and an official
statement, issued in 1991 or later, from the Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces,
certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability of 10% or more. This documentation must be
received by the closing date of the announcement; failure to submit will disallow the additional points for
preference being added to your score.
This position is excluded from provisions of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).
A six-month trial period is required.