Foreign Service Limited Position Opportunity: General Development Officer (Supervisory Geographer) - FL-0150-01, Backstop 12

Foreign Service

Employer:

USAID

Description

Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development
Organization: Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation, Innovation, Technology, and Research Hub, Technology Division (IPI/ITR/T), GeoCenter
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework: Eligible to telework up to four days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible.
Open Period: December 11, 2024 - December 18, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five (5) years, with the potential for two 2-year extensions.
Salary: (USD) $163,964 - $191,900 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: This position is based in the USAID's GeoCenter, housed in IPI/ITR/T; and is a part of a planned transition to the Office of Digital Technology (ODT). The GeoCenter applies geospatial data, analytics, and visualization techniques to improve the strategic planning, design, monitoring, and evaluation of USAID programs. Using geographic, economic, and demographic information to generate custom analyses and maps, the GeoCenter is building the capacity of USAID to make data-driven decisions to improve development outcomes in countries around the world where USAID works.

Description of Position: The General Development Officer (Supervisory Geographer) reports to the Agency Chief Geographer/GeoCenter Director, serves as the Deputy for the GeoCenter, and is responsible for managing the daily operations of the GeoCenter. This position will be moved to ODT, once operational.

Please see Attachment 1 below for further details.

Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. citizen;
Must have demonstrated understanding of geospatial technology, including remote sensing, and its applications for international development;
Must have demonstrated experience engaging a wide range of government and private sector partners in the geospatial community; and
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications: The following qualifications are preferred:
Demonstrated experience engaging with USAID Missions and Washington-based Operating Units on geospatial analysis, geographic data, and geographic information system (GIS) tools; and
Demonstrated understanding of U.S. Government efforts related to geospatial policy, technology investments, and data sharing agreements.

Required Documents: Interested candidates should submit the following:

A resume/CV (candidates must include month, year and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed);
A short written statement of interest;
Three (3) references;
Documentation if claiming Veterans' Preference (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
Documentation if serving as a current/former political appointee (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to: IPIFSLJOBS@USAID.GOV. Please use the subject line "FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: General Development Officer (Supervisory Geographer) - FL-0150-01, Backstop 12 (GeoCenter)." Application submissions are required by 11:59 pm (EST), December 18, 2024. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line-or incomplete packages-will not receive consideration.

Applicants for FSL positions advertised at the FS 01 level receive salaries within the range specified in the announcement, based on the assessment of their qualifications and the specialized expertise required for their position, in accordance with the standards established in the recent ADS 470 revision.

This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the workforce needs of the Bureau may change.

USAID Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment:
USAID envisions a world where all individuals are valued, have equitable access to opportunities, and are included, respected, and safe in their societies. USAID embraces diversity as outlined in USAID's EEO statement. We seek to elevate and include the voices of the USAID workforce, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of all stakeholders. USAID also strives to improve equity for underrepresented communities that have historically been denied fair and just treatment and improve accessibility in all facets at USAID.
Additional resources include:
EEO Policy Statement
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Foreign Service Salaries - Careers (state.gov.)
Healthcare & Insurance - OPM.gov.

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to:

-- Dara Katz, IPI/ITR, dkatz@usaid.gov

Attachment 1: attachment_1_-_geocenter_fsl-01_bs-12_sup._geographer_agency_notice.pdf

Bureau/Office

Bureau for Inclusive Growth, Partnerships, and Innovation (IPI)

Location

Washington, D.C.

Pay Scale/Grade

FL-0150-01, Backstop 12

Eligibility

U.S. Citizens

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