- Position Title
- SUPPLY CHAIN RISK SPECIALIST
- Agency
- Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation)
- Announcement Number
- 24-ODP-DE-12382073-KS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, April 11, 2024 to Wednesday, May 1, 2024
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.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
2.
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.
3.
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 1) Identifying and assessing social risks in international supply chains, including assessing working conditions and identifying forced labor and human rights risks; and 2) Drafting or disseminating policies and/or procedures on supply chain risk screening, due diligence assessment, and monitoring.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement 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.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Assess, monitor and provide recommendations on how to mitigate the supply chain risks of programs, investments, and/or projects.
5.
Provide advice, recommendations, and strategic guidance on supply chain issues in emerging economies.
6.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge on internationally accepted supply chain risk assessment methods and best practices.
7.
When performing supply chain risk screening, due diligence assessment, and monitoring, I have experience assessing the following (select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Provide guidance to prospective clients regarding the appropriate content, procedures, and format for addressing labor-related supply chain risks.
9.
Review and update templates, tools, guidance, policies, and procedures related to supply chain risk screening, due diligence assessment, and monitoring.
10.
I have expertise in the following forced labor indicators, practices, dynamics, and issues as they pertain to a wide range of sectors and countries (select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Provide advice, recommendations, and strategic guidance on solar supply chain issues in regions and sectors with elevated risks for forced labor.
12.
Write supply chain risk assessments for international projects/investments.
13.
Synthesize supply chain risk assessment and mitigation best practices for non-technical audiences.
14.
Draft clear talking points on supply chain issues for senior management to ensure information is accessible for intended users.
15.
Write environmental and social assessments for projects against policy requirements and international standards.
16.
Provide training to non-technical audiences on supply chain risk analysis.
17.
Develop and lead training for employees across an organization on supply chain and forced labor-related risks and due diligence.
18.
Present relevant findings from project environmental and social risk analysis to management.
19.
Interpret and apply international and U.S. supply chain guidelines, standards, legislation, and best practices.
20.
Keep current on relevant supply chain and forced labor-related policies, tools, and activities of development finance operations.
21.
Liaise with forced labor- or supply chain- focused civil society organizations, NGOs, technical organizations, and development finance institutions to build strategic partnerships and opportunities for institutional learning.