Executive Officer USAID/MERP - USPSC
Added: Aug 18, 2017 10:36 am
I. GENERAL INFORMATION1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-280-17-0000022. ISSUANCE DATE: 8/18/2017 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 09/08/2017 COB Middle East Regional Platform (MERP)/Frankfurt time4. POSITION TITLE: Executive OfficerNUMBER OF POSITIONS: One 5. MARKET VALUE: $103,672.00 to $134,776.00 equivalent to GS-15. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value. Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year.7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Frankfurt, Germany. The incumbent must be willing to travel to client missions currently located in Lebanon, Tunisia, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. The incumbent may be asked to perform temporary duty travel to other USAID offices in the Middle East and Northern Africa region as needed. Approximately 25% travel may be required. 8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret9. STATEMENT OF DUTIESThe USPSC Executive Officer will report directly to the Supervisory Regional Executive Officer (R/EXO), MERP. The primary responsibility of the incumbent is to provide the MERP and supported operating units with the full range of support services and oversight assistance in the complex daily operations of the MERP/Executive Office. The EXO will be expected to provide leadership, guidance and professional expertise and knowledge and collaborate closely with recently hired but MERP/EXO staff in all administrative and logistical EXO functions. In addition, s/he will provide technical guidance to recently hired administrative staff in supported operating units.The MERP was created in 2014 and began to be staffed with USDH personnel in 2015. The current staffing in Frankfurt includes 2 HR Assistants, 1 IT Systems Administrator, 1 Computer Assistant, 1Training & Conference Coordinator and 2 Administrative Assistants. Only the Systems Administrator has prior USAID experience. All other positions began working in the past six months. As a result, training and mentoring is a critical component of this position. In addition to the two USDH personnel (Supervisory Regional Executive Officer and a Deputy Regional Executive Officer), there is a TCNPSC HR Advisor providing support remotely and in Frankfurt up to six months per year.Responsibilities also include direct support to limited presence and non-presence USAID operating units in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. In Tunisia and Lebanon, USAID has created positions to provide on-site support as an extension of the MERP in those locations. It is possible that similar positions will be added in the future as portfolios are expanded or additional locations are supported by MERP. The incumbent will be expected to provide technical guidance to these positions as needed. The Executive Officer may serve as acting Supervisory Regional Executive Officer for MERP during periods when the USDH Supervisory R/EXO and Deputy R/EXO are absent from post on official Travel/TDY, training, home leave and/or annual leave. When serving in an Acting capacity, the incumbent will report directly to the Deputy Mission Director and administer the day-to-day operations of the Executive Office. The incumbent will be delegated signatory authority for designated functions to be determined by the Supervisory R/EXO. This authority will not include the authority to sign purchase orders and contracts unless an appropriate warrant authority is extended by the Office of Acquisition and Assistance. When serving in an acting capacity, the incumbent will ensure all procurement documents are properly prepared and in full compliance with laws and regulations, and will include/attach all required supporting records and documentation, prior to sending it to the Regional Office of Acquisition and Assistance for signature.The MERP EXO manages an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract. The incumbent will not serve as the COR for this contract; however, s/he may be asked to perform tasks related to personnel working as independent contractors as needed. Specific Duties and Responsibilities:In coordination with the existing Deputy Regional Executive Officer, provide direct support for one third to one half of the supported positions (currently 130 positions) through supervision of staff in Frankfurt and at supported locations and through advice and guidance provided directly to supported staff. Provides direct supervision of locally hired staff in Frankfurt and at supported missions. Specific supervisory duties will be assigned based on the expertise and experience of the incumbent and distribution of the overall portfolio. Develop appropriate policies and procedures in supported functions as necessary. Often, there will be none currently in place and the incumbent will develop them in cooperation with other responsible offices.Provide expert advice to the Regional Executive Officer and supported operating units on services provided by the State Department through the International Cooperative Administrative Support Services (ICASS) system. Monitor the adequacy of such services in terms of quality and quantity.In coordination with Financial Analysts in Frankfurt and other locations, manage the operating expense budget for the assigned portfolio in coordination with the Regional Executive Officer and the Controller in Frankfurt. Directs administration of the operating expense budget, ensuring prompt and legal obligation of funds; Prepare reports as needed and required by USAID/Washington for operating units in Frankfurt and at supported locations. Liaise with appropriate offices in USAID Washington and State Department personnel at supported locations as appropriate; Perform responsibilities related to support for independent contractors working under the IDIQ as requested. These responsibilities might include requesting Embassy Access, requesting security clearances, requesting the transfer of security clearances, collecting data, conducting customer satisfaction surveys, etc. Provides advise on best practices for planning, implementing, and evaluating management functions of the USAID offices and staff in Frankfurt and supported operating units; Provides policy advice and guidance on management and support functions and services required for effective program implementation; Participates in project planning and review, in evaluating support implications, feasibility, and projected costs, and drafting or advising on appropriate support budgets;The Contractor will report to the Supervisory Regional Executive Officer. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATIONSECURITY AND MEDICAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTSThe applicant selected to fill this position must be able to obtain a security clearance/employment authorization which involves applicant's comprehensive background investigation performed by a U.S. Government Agency. The applicant selected to fill the position must also receive medical clearance to work worldwide including random drug test for illegal drug use. Details of how to obtain such clearance will be provided after selection and acceptance of the job offer.The final selected candidates must obtain security and medical clearances within a reasonable period of time (USAID will provide details regarding these clearances to the selected candidates). A substantial delay in obtaining either required clearance will make the applicant ineligible for selection.COMPENSATIONThis position has been classified at GS-15 grade. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated within that pay band depending on qualifications and previous earning history. TRAVELThe position requires travel to supported USAID offices in the Middle East/North Africa region. Travel is likely to Lebanon, Tunisia, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Travel may be required to other locations in the Middle East/North Africa region where USAID has personnel working, such as Libya and Yemen, if travel is authorized for U.S. Government employees in the future. Depending on regional needs, the incumbent may be required to travel to other locations where USAID has personnel assigned to perform temporary duty. These countries may include but are not limited to Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, West Bank/Gaza, and Morocco.Government Furnished Information, Facilities, Property and Services The employee will be provided housing in Frankfurt. When performing temporary duty (TDY) travel, the employee will be provided lodging and per diem as authorized for the TDY location in accordance with agency regulations.10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. CitizenThe work requested does not involve undue physical demands.12. POINT OF CONTACT: For any additional question you may contact Diane Moore, dimoore@usaid.gov, Jeff Sharp, jsharp@usaid.gov. All application packages are to be submitted via email to: frankfurthr@usaid.gov. II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITIONEducation (Pass/Fail)A Master’s degree is required. Relevant majors include Economics, Finance, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, International Development, Business Administration/Management or related fields. Experience (20 points)Minimum of ten (10) years work experience, of which five (5) years must include experience in progressively complex operation management or administrative management positions that have included human resources, travel, administrative procurement, space planning, personal property management, records management, security, and other related functions, of which three (3) of these years must have been overseas working in a development context, and in a supervisory management capacity.Work experience must demonstrate proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision or guidance. Proven ability to understand and resolve complex administrative issues. Demonstrated successful experience in the field of management and administration including personnel administration, management analysis and planning, general services and travel, with a demonstrated knowledge of commodity purchasing and management, procurement, budgeting, planning and contract management aspects of administrative management operations is required. Knowledge (50 points)The incumbent is expected to train newly hired staff on US government systems and assist them in applying that knowledge in their daily work. Expert knowledge of the broad range of administrative management issues including human resources, procurement, property management, physical security, general services, budgeting, records and correspondence is required. Demonstrated understanding of programming policies, regulations, budgeting, and documentation is required. Familiarity with financial management and human resource management is required. Because the transfer of knowledge is a key component of the position, knowledge of implementation of US government systems at the practical level is required. Skills (30 points)Strong mentoring and training skills are required to work with newly hired staff in Frankfurt and at supported operating units in the region. Must possess strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills enabling him/her to establish and maintain strong contacts with customers both within and outside USAID. Proven leadership and management skills particularly with respect to administrative issues are required. Proven ability to lead, train, and supervise required. Proven ability to analyze, conceptualize, negotiate, exercise sound judgment, and originate ideas required. Proven ability to identify problems, and develop creative solutions required. Proven interpersonal skills to manage requests with patience and tact are required. Incumbent must have experience working in a team setting. Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective contacts within the Mission and in an interagency context is required. III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORSEducation (Pass/Fail)Experience (20 points)Knowledge (50 points)Skills (30 points)Reference Verification: (Pass/Fail)Must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the Evaluation Factors. Please note that only shortlisted/finalist applicants will be interviewed or contacted.USAID does not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are pre- authorized. Reference checks will be conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.The factors listed below will be the basis for evaluating and ranking applicants who meet Required Qualifications and Selection Criteria for the position. All applicants are scored based on the documentation submitted with the application. Applicants are encouraged to write a brief appendix to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training address the following Evaluation Factors PAST PERFORMANCE/PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE CHECKSApplicants must provide at least three references with current contact information, preferably both an e-mail address and a telephone number. The references will be asked to provide a general assessment of the applicant's suitability for the position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure submitted references are available to provide a written or verbal reference in a timely manner.In addition to comments from references, the Selection Committee will take into account awards or other evidence of outstanding performance in any areas related to the above selection criteria. USAID/Frankfurt reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation. IV. APPLYINGSubmission of a résumé alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in this section. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment. Interested individuals meeting the Minimum Qualifications above are required to submit the following:1. Eligible offerors are required to complete and submit:Offer form AID 302-3, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID 302-3 is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, etc. Applicants are required to complete and sign the form. Cover letter and current résumé/curriculum vitae (CV). The CV/résumé must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing.Applicants must provide a minimum of three references within the last ten years from the applicant’s professional life namely individuals who are not family members or relatives. References should be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the applicant’s work knowledge and professional experience. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references. 2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I, item 12.3. To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position. Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission. V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRESOnce the Contracting Officer informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms will be provided. http://www.usaid.gov/forms(1) AID 302-3 can be downloaded from:: Employment form AID 302-3(2) Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF-86)*(3) Authority for Release of Information (AID 610-14)*(4) Foreign Residence Data (AID 6-85)*(5) Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970, As Amended*(6) Notice Required by The Privacy Act of 1974*(7) Fingerprint Cards (FD-258)* *The above listed forms (2 through 7) shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job. VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCESAs a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1. BENEFITS:(a) Employer's FICA Contribution(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment(d) Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation(f) Annual and Sick Leave(g) Medevac insurance(h) Access to Embassy medical facilities when in Frankfurt 2. ALLOWANCES: (if Applicable)The following allowances may be provided for PSCs located in foreign countries using rates prescribed under the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilian Foreign areas) available at https://aoprals.state.gov/: (a) Temporary Quarter Subsistence Allowance (Section 120) (b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)(c) Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210)(d) Post Allowance (Section 220)(e) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)(f) Education Allowance (Section 270)(g) Education Travel (Section 280)(h) Post Differential (Chapter 500)(i) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and(j) Danger Pay Allowance (Section 650) VII. TAXESUSPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes. VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCsUSAID regulations and policies governing USPSC awards are available at these sources:1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs.4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations
SOL-280-17-000002 US Agency for International Development Middle East Regional Program Office Frankfurt
8/18/17, 10:36 AM Resident Legal Officer
Added: Aug 14, 2017 12:32 pm
ATTACHMENT 1 SOL-280-17-000001 I. GENERAL INFORMATION1. SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-280-17-0000012. ISSUANCE DATE: 8/14/20173. CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: 08/28/2017 COB MERP/Frankfurt time4. POSITION TITLE: Resident Legal OfficerNUMBER OF POSITIONS: One (However, USAID reserves the right to hire multiple positions out of this solicitation, if required)5. MARKET VALUE: $103,672.00 to $134,776.00 equivalent to GS-15. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value. Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated.6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year with a level of effort up to six months out of a one-year period on a part-time basis, or intermittently as needed. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The position could be located in an overseas location outside of the United States, and does not necessary need to be based in Frankfurt, Germany. However, the individual must be willing to travel to Frankfurt, Germany for consultations and supervision meetings with the Supervisory Resident Legal Officer and other client missions, in particular to USAID/Iraq (a critical priority post) to provide in-person legal services, and as often as needed (could be 30-40%). 8. SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Top Secret9. STATEMENT OF DUTIESThe Resident Legal Officer ("RLO") serves as legal counsel in the Resident Legal Office ("RLO") for the USAID Frankfurt Support Center (USAID/FSC), a fast-paced legal service provider for critical programs in the Middle East and North Africa in the Agency. The RLO provides legal services both to USAID/FSC, as well as bilateral USAID Missions and operations supported by USAID/FSC.The RLO serves as legal counsel to USAID/FSC and missions and operating units which it supports for all matters of legal nature arising under the operation of USAID programs in the Middle East and North Africa including Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, Iraq, Northern Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen. The RLO's principal contacts are with the USAID/FSC Supervisory RLO (“SRLO”), to whom he or she reports, USAID/FSC staff, Mission Directors of supported missions and heads of operating units and their staffs, Ambassadors, and senior host country officials including the chief legal officers in various ministries. The RLO will perform legal services in accordance with policy guidance and professional advice from the SRLO and the Office of the General Counsel (GC), in particularly the Assistant General Counsel for the Middle East.The RLO has broad latitude for exercising individual initiatives and making decisions with respect to all matters of a legal nature. The RLO's duties, described below, require frequent travel to USAID Missions and operations in the region serviced by USAID/FSC. The RLO will exercise independent professional judgement while under the direction of the SRLO, is expected to exercise good judgement in determining whether consultation with GC in a given instance, and is expected to consult with GC on matters of a unique, highly complex or politically sensitive nature.This position is envisioned to engage an RLO’s level of effort of at least 6 months out of a one-year period on a part-time basis, or intermittently as needed. The position could be located in an overseas location outside of the United States, and does not necessarily need to be based in Frankfurt Germany. However, the individual must be willing to travel to post, in particular to USAID/Iraq (a critical priority post) to provide in-person legal services at least once per quarter, and as often as needed. The RLO will be expected to TDY to Frankfurt, if not located in Frankfurt, for consultations and supervision meetings with the SRLO. Duties and Responsibilities:a. Bilateral Agreements. The RLO will draft, negotiate and interpret basic economic and technical assistance agreements.b. Activity Planning and Design. The RLO will serve as a member of office committees or teams responsible for activity design in order to assure conformity with legislative, policy, regulatory and legal requirements of both the U.S. and the host government. Contributions to activity design documentation will include assistance in preparation of activity approval documents, related action or information memoranda, financial and implementation plans, procurement schedules, waivers, environmental examinations, and assistance and preobligation checklists.c. Implementation Agreements. The RLO will draft and negotiate bilateral grant agreements, interagency agreements, credit guarantee agreements and other agreements as appropriate for USAID missions in the region.d. Activity Implementation - Life of Activity. Responsibilities at this stage of activity development include; reviewing internal office and team actions, clearing and drafting implementation letters, reviewing submissions in satisfaction of conditions precedent and advising on the legal aspects of credit guarantee and bilateral grant implementation. The latter responsibilities include the drafting and/or review of host country contracts, and analysis and approval actions in the legal and regulatory context.e. General. The RLO keeps informed of proposed and new legislation and rules affecting USAID Missions and operations in the Region and furnishes information, advice and counsel concerning the legislation and rules. Advice is also provided to the USAID Missions and operations in the region on an as needed basis, including issues related to delegations of authority, policy directives, personnel questions, operating procedures and expenditures and professional ethics. The RLO reviews leases, purchase orders and other USAID documents. The RLO provides legal advice and assistance in connection with USAID's undertakings with other donor governments, non-governmental organizations, and international institutions. f. Ethics Program. The RLO has responsibility for the ethics program at USAID/FSC and the USAID Missions and operations in the Region serviced by USAID/FSC, including working with EXO to designate employees who file OGE-278 and OGE-450 financial disclosure forms, final review of OGE-450 and filing same with GC/EA, ethics training of employees of said USAID missions and operations and providing advice and counsel to employees on ethics issues and concerns.g. Security Clearance – The position requires a security clearance. because the RLO will likely be required to work with classified information or work in areas where classified information is created, generated, discussed, handled, processed, stored or disposed of. This may require having to attend classified briefings with the Mission Front Office or Mission teams. Moreover, the RLO will also work on the regional organization and activities program area, which may at times require reading and attending classified briefings on matters impacting this growing program area. h. The RLO is expected to travel on TDY to all missions supported by the FSC, which could be up to 30-40%, to locations including USAID/Iraq, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco, Lebanon, Yemen (currently located in Jeddah), and the START platform for Syria (currently located in Turkey).i. The RLO will be expected to provide back-up coverage during the absences of other RLOs from post.j. Supervisory ControlsThe Contractor will report to Supervisory Resident Legal Officer OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATIONSECURITY AND MEDICAL CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTSThe applicant selected to fill this position must be able to obtain a security clearance/employment authorization which involves applicant's comprehensive background investigation performed by a U.S. Government Agency. The applicant selected to fill the position must also receive medical clearance to work worldwide including random drug test for illegal drug use. Details of how to obtain such clearance will be provided after selection and acceptance of the job offer.The final selected candidates must obtain security and medical clearances within a reasonable period of time (USAID will provide details regarding these clearances to the selected candidates). A substantial delay in obtaining either required clearance will make the applicant ineligible for selection.COMPENSATIONThis position has been classified at GS-15 grade. The actual salary of the successful candidate will be negotiated within that pay band depending on qualifications and previous earning history. TRAVELThe position requires travel to Frankfurt and to supported USAID offices in the Middle East/North Africa region. Travel is likely to Lebanon, Tunisia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Iraq. Travel may be required to other locations in the Middle East/North Africa region where USAID has personnel working, such as Libya and Yemen, if travel is authorized for U.S. Government employees in the future.Government Furnished Information, Facilities, Property and Services During travel to Frankfurt or other locations in the Middle East region, if the employee is part time and TDYs to Frankfurt or the employee is posted to Frankfurt will receive housing and will not be on TDY status.10. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: U.S. Citizen11. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work requested does not involve undue physical demands.12. POINT OF CONTACT: For any additional question you may contact Diane Moore, dimoore@usaid.gov, Jeff Sharp, jsharp@usaid.gov. All application packages are to be submitted via email to: frankfurthr@usaid.gov. II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITIONEducation (20 points)The incumbent must possess a Juris Doctorate degree in law or equivalent and be a member in good standing of a Bar of one of the States of the United States.Work Experience (60 points)The incumbent must have at least 10 years working experience practicing law with at least 5 years of experience in working in areas of federal appropriations law and/or USG contracts and grants and/or working with USG operations overseas. Prior overseas experience, especially in developing countries, and foreign language skills are highly desirable. Corporate, transactional, appropriations, and/or government contracts experience is a plus. Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse range of clients and colleagues is required.Knowledge and Communication Skills (20 points)Demonstrated ability to work in an international environment, cultural sensitivity and knowledge of U.S. government regulations and statutory framework are desired.III. EVALUATION AND SELECTION FACTORSEducation (20 points)Work Experience (60 points)Knowledge and Communication Skills (20 points)Reference Verification: (Pass/Fail)Must not appear as an excluded party in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the Evaluation Factors. Please note that only shortlisted/finalist applicants will be interviewed or contacted.USAID does not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are pre- authorized. Reference checks will be conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.The factors listed below will be the basis for evaluating and ranking applicants who meet Required Qualifications and Selection Criteria for the position. All applicants are scored based on the documentation submitted with the application. Applicants are encouraged to write a brief appendix to demonstrate how prior experience and/or training address the following Evaluation Factors PAST PERFORMANCE/PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE CHECKSApplicants must provide at least three references with current contact information, preferably both an e-mail address and a telephone number. The references will be asked to provide a general assessment of the applicant's suitability for the position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure submitted references are available to provide a written or verbal reference in a timely manner.In addition to comments from references, the Selection Committee will take into account awards or other evidence of outstanding performance in any areas related to the above selection criteria. USAID/Frankfurt reserves the right to obtain from previous employers relevant information concerning the applicant's past performance and may consider such information in its evaluation. IV. APPLYINGSubmission of a résumé alone IS NOT a complete application. This position requires the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described in this section. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your not being considered for employment. Interested individuals meeting the Minimum Qualifications above are required to submit the following:a) Offer form AID 302-3, “Offeror Information for Personal Services Contracts,” available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms. Applicants should note that the salary history for the purposes of the AID 302-3 is the base salary paid, excluding benefits and allowances such as housing, travel, educational support, etc. Applicants are required to complete and sign the form. b) Cover letter and current résumé/curriculum vitae (CV). The CV/résumé must contain sufficient relevant information to evaluate the application in accordance with the stated evaluation criteria. Broad general statements that are vague or lacking specificity will not be considered as effectively addressing. c) Applicants must provide a minimum of three references within the last ten years from the applicant’s professional life namely individuals who are not family members or relatives. References should be from direct supervisors who can provide information regarding the applicant’s work knowledge and professional experience. Applicants must provide e-mail addresses and/or working telephone numbers for all references.2. Offers must be received by the closing date and time specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I, item 12.3. To ensure consideration of offers for the intended position. Offerors must prominently reference the Solicitation number in the offer submission. V. LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRESOnce the Contracting Officer informs the successful Offeror about being selected for a contract award, the instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms will be provided. http://www.usaid.gov/forms(1) AID 302-3 can be downloaded from:: Employment form AID 302-3(2) Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF-86)*(3) Authority for Release of Information (AID 610-14)*(4) Foreign Residence Data (AID 6-85)*(5) Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970, As Amended*(6) Notice Required by The Privacy Act of 1974*(7) Fingerprint Cards (FD-258)* *The above listed forms (2 through 7) shall only be completed upon the advice of the Contracting Officer that an applicant is the successful candidate for the job. VI. BENEFITS/ALLOWANCESAs a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1. BENEFITS:(a) Employer's FICA Contribution(b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance(c) Pay Comparability Adjustment(d) Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation)(e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation(f) Annual and Sick Leave(g) Medevac insurance(h) Access to Embassy medical facilities when in Frankfurt 2. ALLOWANCES: (if Applicable)The following allowances may be provided for PSCs located in foreign countries using rates prescribed under the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilian Foreign areas) available at https://aoprals.state.gov/: (a) Temporary Quarter Subsistence Allowance (Section 120) (b) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130)(c) Cost-of-Living Allowance (Chapter 210)(d) Post Allowance (Section 220)(e) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260)(f) Education Allowance (Section 270)(g) Education Travel (Section 280)(h) Post Differential (Chapter 500)(i) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600), and(j) Danger Pay Allowance (Section 650) VII. TAXESUSPSCs are required to pay Federal income taxes, FICA, Medicare and applicable State Income taxes. VIII. USAID REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND CONTRACT CLAUSES PERTAINING TO PSCsUSAID regulations and policies governing USPSC awards are available at these sources:1. USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR), Appendix D, “Direct USAID Contracts with a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Resident Alien for Personal Services Abroad,” including contract clause “General Provisions,” available at https://www.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/documents/1868/aidar_0.pdf.2. Contract Cover Page form AID 309-1 available at https://www.usaid.gov/forms.3. Acquisition and Assistance Policy Directives/Contract Information Bulletins (AAPDs/CIBs) for Personal Services Contracts with Individuals available at http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs. 4. Ethical Conduct. By the acceptance of a USAID personal services contract as an individual, the contractor will be acknowledging receipt of the “Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch,” available from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, in accordance with General Provision 2 and 5 CFR 2635. See https://www.oge.gov/web/oge.nsf/OGE%20Regulations.
SOL-280-17-000001 US Agency for International Development Middle East Regional Program Office Frankfurt
8/14/17, 12:32 PM