Job Description

SummaryThis position is located in the Office of Regional Operations. This remote opportunity has an in-region requirement. The selectee must reside in one of the following states supported by the West Region: California, Oregon, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, American Samoa, and Washington.
Remote employees will receive the associated with the of their remote worksite, typically the employee's place of residence.See 'Additional Information' section for more remote work details.Overview

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Open & closing dates12/09/2024 to 12/23/2024This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.Salary$46,755 - $73,489 per yearDisplays base salary. Will be adjusted to include applicable locality pay upon appointment.Pay scale & gradeNY 2Location1 vacancy in the following location:Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)Remote jobYes - Remote position with a West in-region requirement.Telework eligibleNot applicable, this is a remote position.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberAC-24-23164-12630787Control number822755100This job is open toClarification from the agencyUS Citizens and Status CandidatesDutiesDuties and Responsibilities- Supports AmeriCorps VISTA recruitment and placement by reviewing and approving candidate applications, service opportunity listings, and VISTA assignment descriptions.- Processes administrative actions for AmeriCorps members during the lifecycle of their service.- Participates in grant review and award processing for various competitive and non-competitive processes.- Support regional coordination, recruitment, and outreach activities.- Creates reports for data related to regional needs.- Reviews data within the various agency systems and supports analysis of data as needed.- Contributes to the development, support, and implementation of special projects and special initiatives.- Provides programmatic and administrative support as needed to assist the region in achieving its goals.- May conduct research and analyze data.- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.RequirementsConditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen
• A 2-year probationary period is required for new Federal employees and supervisors.
• Merit Promotion and internal applicants must submit a SF-50 to verify status and grade
• Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
• Must be remote work ready. See the ADDITIONAL INFORMATION section for more details regarding the agency's current full-time remote work status.
• A financial disclosure may be required for this position.
• Dates of employment, including beginning and end dates in the following format: month/day/year, must be included on resume.

QualificationsAmeriCorps uses an experience-based process to set pay for employees. Experience is evaluated and credited using the employee's rxc3xa9sumxc3xa9. To ensure that all of your prior work experience (e.g., internships, volunteer work, details, part-time, self-employment, secondary jobs, etc.) is considered and accounted for, please ensure that your rxc3xa9sumxc3xa9 covers the following:To qualify at the lower range of the NY02/GS-7 level or equivalent, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience at the next to lower pay band/ grade level (NY-01/GS-05) or equivalent under other pay systems. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements and minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to successfully perform the duties of the position, in either federal or non-federal service performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:1) Reviewing and processing various administrative actions.
2) Creating and reviewing data reports.
3) Assisting with support and development of special projects.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Resume: You must submit a that clearly demonstrates you have experience that meets the requirements of this position.EducationEducation: To qualify for the NY-02-GS-07 grade level you must have completed one (1) full academic year of graduate level education; or eligibility under Superior Academic Achievement Provision and completion of a bachelor's degree (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)-OR-Combination of education and experience: A combination of specialized experience and education that equals 100% of the requirement for the NY-02/GS-07 grade level. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)Please reference .FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .Additional informationRemote Status: This position is eligible for full-time remote work based on the duties of the position. If selected, employees must sign a remote work agreement prior to onboarding that details remote working conditions and expectations for the position. As agency remote work policies are finalized and/or evolve, there may be additional guidance and requirements for the position. After hire, employees must follow the requirements in the agency's change of duty station policy when changing duty stations. Some remote positions may require the employee's worksite to be within a specified geographic area to fulfill positions needs.Additional Selections: Additional selections may be made from this announcement or for similar positions across AmeriCorps. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at AmeriCorps.Military Selective Service Act: If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.Veteran's Preference: If you are claiming 5-point or 10-point veteran's preference, you must submit documentation described below in "Required Documents."Special Employment Consideration: Persons with disabilities, disabled veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the Armed Forces, VISTA volunteers, some Peace Corps employees and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for noncompetitive appointment. If you are eligible and would like to be considered for one of these noncompetitive appointments, applicable documentation that supports your eligibility must be submitted with your application package.Ethics Requirement: Our Agency is committed to the highest ethical standards and, as an employee you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes (18 U.S.C. 201-209) and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 C.F.R. part 2635). Additionally, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) or Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment date and on an annual basis thereafter.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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