Program Associate
Company
Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - AmeriCorps
Location
Vicksburg, Mississippi Vicksburg, Mississippi
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This position is located in the Department of the Chief Program Officer, AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) in Vicksburg, MS.
NCCC is a full-time, team-based residential program for men and women ages 18-26. The program is designed to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. Corps members are assigned to one of four campuses, located in Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Vicksburg, MS; and Vinton, IA.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a United States Citizen
- A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal employees
- Merit Promotion applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify Status and grade
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation is required
- Must be telework ready.
Qualifications
1) Updating and maintaining data system(s)
2) Work experience making arrangement for conferences and training sessions
3) Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software; and
4) Work experience providing general administrative support for an organization.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Such experience must be clearly documented in the applicant's resume.
Education
Education
If you are qualifying based on education alone, you must have one full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement as defined by being in the upper third of your graduating class; or possessing a 3.0 GPA or higher over four years of education; or possessing a 3.5 GPA or higher during final 2 years of education. Such education must be from an accredited institution and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work. You must submit an unofficial copy of your college transcript. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. educational standards.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming 5-point or 10-point veteran's preference, you must submit documentation described below in "Required Documents."
This Term Appointment will initially be for a three-year period, but may be extended for a total of five years. Should the need arise, this position may be made permanent without further competition.
As an employee on a Term Appointment, you will not acquire competitive status and you will not be covered by the agency's Interchange Agreement with the Office of Personnel Management, which allows for noncompetitive transfer from AmeriCorps (formerly CNCS) to other agencies in the competitive service of the federal government. More information about interchange agreements can be found HERE.
Special Employment Consideration: Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the Armed Forces, VISTA volunteers, some Peace Corps employees and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for noncompetitive appointment. If you are eligible and would like to be considered for one of these noncompetitive appointments, applicable documentation that supports your eligibility must be submitted with your application package.
Ethics Requirement: Our Agency is committed to the highest ethical standards and, as an employee you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes (18 U.S.C. 201-209) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 C.F.R. part 2635). Additionally, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) or Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment date and on an annual basis thereafter.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12433892???????. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Date Posted
06/09/2024
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