Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organization: Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security, Center for Agriculture-Led Growth, Division for Production Systems (REFS/CA/PS)
Location of Position: Washington, DC
Telework/Remote Eligibility: Eligible to telework four days per pay period (two days per week). The position is not remote eligible.
Open Period: August 7, 2024 – August 28, 2024
Appointment Type: This is an excepted service, time-limited appointment that is not to exceed five years; may also be considered for two two-year extensions depending on the needs of the service.
Salary: (USD) $107,657 – $158,097 per year
Number of Vacancies: One

Description of Organization: This position is located in PS. REFS’ mission is to partner to advance inclusive agriculture-led growth, resilience, nutrition, and access to water and sanitation.

Duties and Responsibilities: Serves as a technical expert on fisheries/aquaculture. May support broader technical assistance related to CA’s livestock portfolio. Provides technical assistance related to animal health, livestock, and fisheries/aquaculture and to field-based Missions in support of strategic planning; policy; program design and management; and monitoring, evaluation and learning related to aquaculture, fisheries, and livestock. Responsible for program planning and implementation in these areas of expertise. Provides technical, analytical, and administrative support for all stages of program implementation and program segments which cover aquaculture, fisheries, and livestock. Engages with a wide range of USAID staff and implementing partners involved in food security programming, particularly around production systems, sustainable intensification, aquaculture, fisheries, and livestock. Performs other duties as assigned.

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:

• Relevant experience in the international aquaculture and fisheries sector as related to food security; and
• Relevant experience working on or in international agriculture development programs.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must indicate citizenship on their application. If citizenship is not stated, the application will not be considered;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance;
• Must have a graduate degree in one of the following majors: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or
• A combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as listed above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Required Documents:

• A cover letter expressing interest and clearly addressing the stated requirements for the position;
• A resume/CV that must include the month, year, and the number of hours worked per week for each position listed;
• Official or unofficial transcripts, if applicable; and
• At least three professional references.

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_378, FSL APPLICATION PACKAGE: Agriculture Development Officer (Livestock and Fisheries/Aquaculture Technical Advisor), FSL-03, PD# 43509.” Application submissions are required by 11:59 p.m. EDT, August 28, 2024. Packages not submitted by the deadline to [email protected] 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
• Healthcare & Insurance

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