Supervisory Environmental and Social Risk Specialist (Deputy Vice President)

Summary The Deputy Vice President leads the Environmental & Social Risk Assessment Division in DFC's Office of Development Policy (ODP). This position determines, maintains, and ensures compliance with agency and ODP environmental & social policies and procedures; oversees environmental & social risk assessments of potential projects and environmental & social monitoring and management of active projects; and shares lessons learned on project and portfolio environmental & social performance. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Supervisory Environmental and Social Risk Specialist (Deputy Vice President), you will: Provide strategic direction and leadership on the policies and approach of the Environmental & Social (E&S) Risk Assessment Division. Oversee operational implementation of the division's activities and consistent application of policies and procedures to environmental and social due diligence and clearances of potential investments; oversee and direct the management of environmental and social performance of active projects. Direct, coordinate, and oversee work through subordinate supervisors. Oversee ODP's responses to internal and external stakeholder comments and responses as they relate to E&S matters. Lead the development of thought leadership on environmental and social matters, policies, processes, and procedures and represent DFC and the Office of Development Policy in external events and panels on environmental and social risk matters. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Selection may require completion of a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless met during prior Federal service Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance This position will require foreign travel to developing countries Qualifications Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your experience in all of the following: Providing expert guidance to internal and external stakeholders on environmental and social risk assessments of international projects/investments, through application of the International Finance Corporation's (IFC) Performance Standards and other international best practices; Reviewing current environmental and social risk policies and/or procedures and recommending changes to senior leadership; and Supervising a team, to include developing work plans and strategies and setting performance goals. Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 26-ODP-ST-12923364-BN using Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet MP requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp). If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility showing type of discharge/character of service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit documentation from the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing type of discharge/character of service and your disability percentage. You may also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the documents listed in this form to support the claim for veteran preference. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/). Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed episodic or emergency telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. 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