Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security, Center for Energy, Infrastructure, and Cities, Infrastructure Division (REFS/CEIC/I)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Eligible to telework up to four days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible.
Open Period: September 16, 2024 – October 7, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited initial appointment that is not to exceed five years, with the potential for two two-year extensions.
Salary: (USD) $107,657 – $158,097 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: The Infrastructure Division provides professional engineering and technical services to maximize the development impact of USAID’s global infrastructure portfolio, manages USAID’s construction-related risk, promotes quality infrastructure development, and advances key infrastructure priorities and initiatives, including the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI).

Description of Position: Please see the attached pdf for more information about the position.

Specialized Experience: For the FL-03 (GS-13 equivalent) grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at the FL-04 (GS-12) grade level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Experience in engineering, infrastructure planning or design, construction, or construction oversight; providing consultative services on a range of complex engineering, construction, and/or infrastructure-related topics; developing and/or disseminating guidance and best practice; developing and implementing locally appropriate approaches to infrastructure planning and design in various contexts; and integrating quality infrastructure development principles into strategies, programs, and project design; and
• Development experience, such as working in a developing country or with economically-deprived communities in the United States; and maintaining a Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in a U.S. state or territory.

Education Requirement:

• At the FSL-03 grade level, an undergraduate degree is required. The applicant must have at least an undergraduate degree in engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, environmental, or a related field) from a program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; or a combination of education and experience—college-level education, training, and/or technical experience.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen, and
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• A resume/CV;
• A short written statement of interest; and
• Official or unofficial transcripts, if education is noted as a requirement above.

Other Applicable Documents:

• An applicant claiming Veterans’ Preference must submit all appropriate documentation (DD-214, Service Disability Letter, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, etc.); and
• An applicant serving as a current/former political appointee must submit all appropriate documentation (SF-50s, appointment letter, etc.).

Please submit your application package to [email protected] with the subject line: “REFS_3 FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: ENGINEERING OFFICER, FL-0801-03, REFS/CEIC, PD #43508.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. ET, October 7, 2024. Packages not submitted by the deadline with the specified subject line—or incomplete packages—will not receive consideration. This notice may be used to fill additional vacancies, as the workforce needs of the Bureau may change.

USAID Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Commitment:
USAID envisions a world where all individuals are valued, have equitable access to opportunities, and are included, respected, and safe in their societies. USAID embraces diversity as outlined in USAID’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement. We seek to elevate and include the voices of the USAID workforce, recognizing and valuing the unique contributions of all stakeholders. USAID also strives to improve equity for underrepresented communities that have historically been denied fair and just treatment and improve accessibility in all facets at USAID.

Additional resources include:

• EEO Policy Statement
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy
• Foreign Service Salaries – Careers (state.gov.)
• Healthcare & Insurance – OPM.gov

Any questions concerning this notice may be directed to the REFS Recruitment Center, [email protected].