- Position Title
- Managing Director, Environmental & Social Risk Assessment (Financial Intermediaries)
- Agency
- Development Finance Corporation
- Announcement Number
- 24-ODP-DE-12570405-KL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, October 10, 2024 to Thursday, October 31, 2024
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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, 2, and 3 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 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?
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.
Select the one statement that best describes your experience level that demonstrates you meet the Minimum Qualification requirements for the Managing Director, Environmental & Social Risk Assessment (Financial Intermediaries) (OPM Official Title: Supervisory Environmental and Social Risk Specialist), GS-0301-15.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
4.
I have experience evaluating the environmental and social risk of projects financed by the following financial service providers (select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Recommend updates to policies, procedures, and guidance documents to improve risk management systems and implementation.
6.
Assess the adequacy of investors' measures to mitigate adverse environmental and/or social impacts of financial intermediary projects.
7.
Recommend strategies to leadership on approaches to appropriately communicate environmental and social risks and mitigation measures in financial intermediary investments.
8.
Interpret and apply international, foreign and U.S. government laws, regulations, standards and policies to identify and assess the environmental and social impacts of investment projects.
9.
Negotiate changes or modifications to legal agreements that involve environmental or social conditions.
10.
I regularly performing the following task (select the one that best applies):
11.
I have experience analyzing and documenting the environmental and social risks of financial intermediary investment projects in the following sectors/industries (select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Partner with different roles and responsibilities (loan officers, lawyers, clients, Subject Matter Experts, etc.) in the environmental and social risk evaluation of proposed investment projects.
13.
Defend recommendations and negotiate alternatives in sensitive situations with
executive-level business and/or senior government representatives.
executive-level business and/or senior government representatives.
14.
I have experience meeting and working with representatives from the following organization types concerning international investments (select all that apply):
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
15.
Maintain liaison with external stakeholders to exchange information on environmental and social programs and activities and identify areas of potential collaboration.
16.
Provide training for internal and external stakeholders on environmental and social risk assessment, due diligence, and monitoring.
17.
Develop and disseminate new policies, procedures, and/or methodologies for environmental and social risk assessments to improve workflow and cross-team collaboration.
18.
Plan, assign, and direct the work of subordinate employees to accomplish goals.
19.
Identify learning, growth, and advancement opportunities for employees to support professional development.
20.
Establish priorities, advise on program goals and objectives, and make decisions on work problems or issues.
21.
Review work performed by others related to environmental and social risk assessment, due diligence, and monitoring; provide constructive feedback.
22.
Provide guidance to a team to ensure accurate and consistent interpretation and advice on policies and program requirements.
23.
Explain performance expectations to subordinate employees and provide regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
24.
Initiate action to correct performance or conduct problems of employees directly supervised.
25.
Coordinate with teams across different work streams to ensure consistency in the
application of policies and procedures to the environmental and social risk assessment of proposed investments.
application of policies and procedures to the environmental and social risk assessment of proposed investments.
26.
Facilitate cooperation and motivate team members to accomplish group goals.
27.
Identify a need for changes in team/organization priorities and take action to implement such changes while maintaining a focus on team building and morale.
28.
Guide a team through change in a dynamic organization.
29.
Support a team in developing and maintaining professional relationships with internal and external clients.
30.
Review and keep up to date on US foreign policy and positions regarding environmental and social matters, including labor, human rights, gender risk, and climate.
31.
Synthesize environmental and social trends in the developing world to assist leadership in anticipating future environmental and social risks and the future effectiveness of proposed mitigation strategies.
32.
Provide briefings to external stakeholders on environmental and social policy positions and general procedures.