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Position Title
Policy and Leadership Advisor (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs)
Agency
U.S. Agency for International Development
Announcement Number
OIG-22-ST-11511606-MS Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 to Monday, July 11, 2022
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
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Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:

• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?

 For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.

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3.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

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4. Are you a current Competitive Service Career or Career-Conditional employee within the federal government?

To verify your eligibility as a current Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
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5. Are you a current Competitive Service Career or Career-Conditional USAID employee?

To verify your eligibility as a current USAID Federal civilian employee, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:

• career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• status in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1); AND,
• box 46 must show US Agency for International Development.
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6.

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

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7. Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management? 

For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=InterchangeAgreementsWithOtherMeritSystems

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Are you a current: 
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee? 

For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=MiscellaneousAuthoritiesNotRegulated.  

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status. 
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8. Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?

For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.

To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
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9. I was formerly employed as a federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment, but I am not a current permanent federal employee.

You are eligible for this hiring category if you:
  • Are a former Federal employee who previously attained career status (identified as Tenure I (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
  • Are a former Federal employee with veterans' preference who previously attained career-conditional status (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action); OR
  • Are a former Federal career-conditional employee (identified as Tenure II (block 24) and Competitive Service (block 34) of your last SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action) without veterans' preference who separated from Government service within the past three years.
To verify your eligibility you MUST submit a copy of your most recent competitive career/career conditional separation SF50 AND you must submit a copy of an SF50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis).
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10. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:

• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources. USAJOBS Veterans resources

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer position with the U.S. Agency for International Development, Office of Inspector General (OIG). We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Policy and Leadership Advisor (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs) at the GS-15. Your resume must support the response you select. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Please select one response that best describes your experience researching legislation, regulations, guidelines, etc. to Diversity Equity Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) recruiting strategies and recommendations. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
3. Do you have in depth experience developing, implementing, and consulting senior leaders on equal opportunity goals and workforce diversity programs, policies, and responsibilities? (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
4. Which of the following statements best describes your expertise with drafting policy, procedure, and guidance related to DEIA? (limit characters)
5. Please indicate which of the following written products you have produced as a regular part of your job in a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) environment. Answer to this question is required (limit characters)
6. Choose all the statements that describe your experience consulting and leading a DEIA program and/or significant DEIA initiative. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
7.

For the task, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Failure to respond to the assessment questionnaire will result in an ineligible rating.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

Develop and promote a comprehensive, coordinated, and integrated approach to the management of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) and related statutory policy program requirements organization-wide for the workforce.

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8.

For the task, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Failure to respond to the assessment questionnaire will result in an ineligible rating.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

Develop effective strategies to promote DE&I in attraction, recruitment (as appropriate), development, advancement and retention personnel processes.

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9.

For the task, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Failure to respond to the assessment questionnaire will result in an ineligible rating.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

Provide vision, direction, oversight and perspectives on all major DE&I policy issues, strategic planning, and leadership initiatives.

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10.

For the task, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Failure to respond to the assessment questionnaire will result in an ineligible rating.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

Work collaboratively with key offices organization-wide, sub-ordinate units, and external agencies to cultivate an environment that fosters innovation and inspires creative solutions to DE&I challenges.

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11.

For the task, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Failure to respond to the assessment questionnaire will result in an ineligible rating.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.

Partner with the organization's key education, training and leadership development functions to develop and/or revise and implement DE&I training, presentations, workshops, and/or seminars.

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12.

Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. Provide guidance, policies and consultation to attract, recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.

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13. Please select the response that BEST describes your ability to build coalitions? (limit characters)
14. Your responses to the Eligibility Assessment and Occupational Questionnaire, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. Failing to select a response will result in your application packet being removed from consideration. (limit characters)