- Position Title
- Senior Environmental and Social Impact Analyst
- Agency
- Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation)
- Announcement Number
- 23-ODP-DE-11819153-KS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, February 3, 2023 to Friday, February 24, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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.
- 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.
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.
3.
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:
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.
- 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.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
3.
Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
4.
Have you accepted a buy-out/Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) within the past 5 years?
Recruitment Source
1.
How did you learn about this job opportunity?
2.
If you selected 'Other' in the preceding question, please tell us where you heard about this job opportunity.
Assessment 1
For items 1 and 2, please read the following statements carefully. Your response to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
1.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
3.
Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-13 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience assessing the environmental and social impact of complex international investments/projects in emerging markets.
For each task in the following group, choose the answer(s) from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Failure to support your answers to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
Reviews environmental and social management plans to determine if the appropriate management controls are in place to reduce risks to the environment, workforce and nearby communities.
5.
Prepares environmental and social risk assessments based on relevant information and discussions with stakeholders.
6.
Identifies unique country and sector issues that may affect environmental, health and safety evaluations, and the effectiveness of proposed mitigation matters.
7.
I have experience reviewing the following data to ensure the accuracy of environmental, health, safety and social risk reviews (select all that apply):
8.
I have experience identifying, collecting, and analyzing information on the potential impacts of investments/projects related to (select all that apply):
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
9.
Makes recommendations to management regarding investment eligibility and conditions for inclusions in loan agreements.
10.
Provides assistance to stakeholders in the management of environmental and social risks of their lending and/or investment activities.
11.
Serves as a technical representative on an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) committee of an organization or Investment Fund.
12.
Works collaboratively with stakeholders on international investment/project proposals.
13.
Oversees and/or reviews work performed by contractors related to environmental and social impact assessment and monitoring efforts.
14.
Conducts on-site visits to locations in emerging markets to meet with stakeholders.
15.
I have experience meeting and working with representatives from the following organization types concerning international investments (select all that apply):
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
16.
Writes environmental, health, safety, and social assessments and audit reports to report findings of due diligence and project monitoring.
17.
Writes talking points on environmental, health, safety, and social issues for senior management.
18.
Writes guidance notes and procedures related to investment fund environmental and social risks, opportunities, compliance, and monitoring.
19.
Develops and disseminates good practices and lessons-learned documents related to the environmental and social performance of investments/projects.
20.
Writes approval memos using procedures, techniques, and methods that reflect international best practices in environmental, health, safety and social assessment.
21.
Interprets and applies international and U.S. government laws, regulations, standards and policies to identify and assess the environmental and social impacts of projects.
22.
Conducts technical reviews of compliance with local social and environmental laws and regulations.
23.
Compares host country laws, regulations and international standards of investments/projects to identify the most rigorous compliance approach with respect to environmental and social risk management.
24.
Monitors financial institutions for environmental and social performance.
25.
Compares an investment/project's original projections with actual environmental and social impacts and prepares reports outlining findings.
26.
Monitors the environmental and social impact of an organization's investment/project through analysis of third-party monitoring reports and/or site visits.
27.
Implements financial institution policies for the mitigation of environmental and social risks.
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Oversees a proposed project's public consultation/comment and/or disclosure process, in order to comply with applicable laws/regulations.