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PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY.

Candidates MUST apply for all grade levels for which they wish to be considered. Candidates are encouraged to apply for all grade levels advertised.

This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 30 months, but may be extended up to 5 years. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.

Applicants must provide justification to support the selections made in the KSA portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement. Failure to provide this information will result in the applicant not being given consideration for the position.

Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1-253-573-1877-209 or joeavue@avuetech.com by clicking on the "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" button while working in the automated system; or by contacting the Peace Corps Office of Human Resources at 202-692-1200 or hrmjobs@peacecorps.gov.

Applicants must provide justification to support the selections made in the KSA portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement. Failure to provide this information will result in the applicant not being given consideration for the position.

Both online and offline application assistance can be obtained by contacting the Avue Help Desk at 1-253-573-1877-209 or joeavue@avuetech.com by clicking on the "TECHNICAL SUPPORT" button while working in the automated system; or by contacting the Peace Corps Office of Human Resources at 202-692-1200 or hrmjobs@peacecorps.gov.

If you are in an area with poor connectivity, please save your information on a continual basis.

DUTIES:

Plans or administers programs or services that analyze and interpret educational and vocational test data for application to individual education plans. Selects, scores, and administers group and individual aptitude, proficiency, interest, and other tests.

Develops objective tests and other instruments to measure student achievement and the adequacy of instruction.

Instructs courses in a program of instruction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to develop, implement and evaluate language instruction and testing programs.

Knowledge of training instruction, principles, methods, practices, and techniques used in language training.

Ability to evaluate language testing in the field.

Ability to conduct language training and to train language trainers in the field.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must have language proficiency in French or Spanish.

The applicant must have experience as an American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) tester.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifying experience for the FP-03 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the FP-04 or GS-11 level that demonstrated a practical knowledge of the subject area of the position and of the methods and techniques of instruction. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: (1) Teaching or instructing an adult education program, secondary school, college, military installation, or industrial establishment in the appropriate field(s). (2) Supervising or administering a training program. (3) Development or review of training/course materials, aids, devices, etc., and evaluation of training results. (4) Work in the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled that required training or instructing others on a regular basis.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS:

The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at www.avuedigitalservices.com/pc/applicant.html. If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment that provides Internet access to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may call the contact phone number listed on this announcement to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, applicant qualification form (Form No. F-15566-AVUE), and instructions for completing the form. No other form of application will be accepted.

Applications and supporting documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report relative to this position which show the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement.

Applicants must provide justification to support the selections made in the KSA portion of the application. Reference to an attached resume does not fulfill this requirement. Failure to provide this information will result in the applicant not being given consideration for the position.

Applicants submitting documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to 253-573-9869, or mailed to the following address: Peace Corps, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.

All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation, handicapping condition, membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factors.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Moving expenses are not authorized.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases.

As required of all US overseas direct hires, prior to beginning Overseas Staff Training, candidates must successfully complete the process for a Top Secret security clearance; and they, and all family going with them, must obtain State Department medical clearances.

This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointment to the Peace Corps is normally for 30 months, but may be extended for up to 5 years. Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees.

As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

If you are claiming 5-point Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 must be submitted with your application. To receive 10-point preference, in addition to your DD-214, you must also submit an SF-15 and an official statement, issued in 1991 or later, from the Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying that the veteran has a service-connected disability of 10% or more. This documentation must be received by the closing date of the announcement; failure to submit will disallow the additional points for preference being added to your score.

This position is excluded from provisions of the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP).

A six-month trial period is required.