SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- USPSC - OTI Surge Staff Supervisor - Washington, D.C. - Solicitation
- Notice Date
- 5/10/2017
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 921190
— Other General Government Support
- Contracting Office
- Agency for International Development, Washington D.C., USAID/Washington, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 7.10-006, Washington, District of Columbia, 20523, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20523
- Solicitation Number
- SOL-OTI-17-000040
- Archive Date
- 6/9/2017
- Point of Contact
- OTIjobs, Phone: 202-836-7455
- E-Mail Address
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otijobs@usaid.gov
(otijobs@usaid.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Solicitation for SOL-OTI-17-000040 Request for Personal Services Contractor USAID Office of Transition Initiatives Position Title:Surge Staff Supervisor - Washington, D.C. Solicitation Number:SOL-OTI-17-000040 Salary Level:GS-12 Equivalent: $79,720 - $103,639 GS-13 Equivalent: $94,796 - $123,234 Issuance Date:May 10, 2017 Closing Date: May 25, 2017 Closing Time:1:00 P.M. Eastern Time Dear Prospective Applicants: The United States Government (USG), represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S. citizens to provide personal services as a Surge Staff Supervisor under a personal services contract, as described in the attached solicitation. Submittals must be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Applicants interested in applying for this position MUST submit the following materials: 1.Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your application, your resume must include: (a)Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all overseas field experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements. (b)Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. (c)Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). (d)Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. (e)U.S. Citizenship. Note: Your resume should contain explicit information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. Applicants must specify in their application materials whether they would like to be considered for the GS-12 or GS-13. Applicants who would like to be considered for both the GS-12 and GS-13 positions should submit separate applications specifying which grade level in the submission. Applicants will only be considered for the grade level specified in the submission. The application will be considered for the lower grade level if the applicant does not specify the grade level in the submission. Applicants who are unsure of which grade level they meet the minimum qualifications for should submit separate applications for the GS-12 and the GS-13 positions. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. 2.Supplemental document specifically addressing: Each of the two (2) Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. NOTE: The Evaluation Factors are worth 50 out of 100 points. Applicants are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. 3.USPSC Application form AID 302-3. Applicants are required to complete and sign the form. This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. NOTE ABOUT THE DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM/SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS All USPSCs with a place of performance in the United States are required to have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to receiving an offer. You will be disqualified if you either fail to comply with this requirement or if your name appears on the excluded parties list. The selectee will be provided with guidance regarding this registration. Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Your complete resume and the supplemental document addressing the EFs must be mailed or emailed to: Office of Transition Initiatives 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20045 E-Mail Address: OTIjobs@usaid.gov Applicants can expect to receive a confirmation email when application materials have been received. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Applicant resources are available at www.otijobs.net/#!guidance-for-applying/c1ggu. Any questions on this solicitation may be directed to: OTI Recruitment Team Telephone Number: (202) 836-7487 E-Mail Address: OTIjobs@usaid.gov Website: www.OTIjobs.net Sincerely, Cristina Sylvia Contracting Officer ATTACHMENT 1 Solicitation for U.S. Personal Services Contractor (PSC) Surge Staff Supervisor - Washington, D.C. I.GENERAL INFORMATION 1.SOLICITATION NO.: SOL-OTI-17-000040 2.ISSUANCE DATE: May 10, 2017 3.CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: May 25, 2017, 1:00 pm Eastern Time 4.POSITION TITLE: Surge Staff Supervisor MARKET VALUE: This position has been designated as a "tandem/ladder" position that, depending on the qualifications of the candidate, can be filled at either the GS-12 ($79,720 - $103,639 per annum) or GS-13 ($94,796 - $123,234 per annum) equivalent level. The highest level of this position is a GS-13. Final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value of the GS-12 or GS-13 level depending on qualifications, previous relevant experience and work history, salary and educational background. Salaries over and above the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated. Candidates who live outside the Washington, D.C. area will be considered for employment but no relocation expenses will be reimbursed. If selected at the GS-12 equivalent grade level, following at least two (2) years at the GS-12 grade, the candidate may have the opportunity for advancement to the GS-13 equivalent grade. In order to be advanced to the higher grade, the incumbent must meet the minimum qualifications of the higher grade and receive an excellent performance rating in their most recent annual performance evaluation. The evaluation must include a statement by the supervisor that the employee is performing successfully at the current grade and is considered ready to perform at the higher grade level. Neither advancement nor extension of the contract is guaranteed. Note: Applicants who submit an application for the GS-13 grade level, but do not meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in this solicitation and as reviewed by the Technical Evaluation Committee, will not be considered for the GS-12 position if they have not submitted a separate application for the GS-12 level. Similarly, applicants who apply for the GS-12 position even though they might meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13 position will not be considered for the higher graded position if they have not submitted a separate application for the GS-13 position. Applicants who are unsure of which grade level they meet the minimum qualifications for should submit separate applications for the GS-12 and the GS-13 positions. The application will be considered for the lower grade level if the applicant does not specify the grade level in the submission. 5.PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: Two years, with three one-year option periods. START DATE: Within 45 days of receiving notification that required security clearances have been obtained. 6.PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Washington, D.C. 7.SECURITY LEVEL REQUIRED: Secret 8.STATEMENT OF DUTIES POSITION DESCRIPTION BACKGROUND USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) is seeking highly motivated, highly qualified individuals who want the opportunity to help support rapid international transition programs for priority conflict-prone countries. Created in 1994 as a distinct operating unit within USAID, OTI helps local partners advance peace and democracy in politically-transitioning countries. In support of U.S. foreign policy, OTI seizes emerging windows of opportunity in the political landscape to promote stability, peace, and democracy by catalyzing local initiatives through adaptive and agile programming. Countries experiencing a significant political transition in the midst of a disaster or emerging from civil conflict have unique needs that cannot be fully addressed by traditional disaster relief. Timely and effective assistance to promote and consolidate peaceful, democratic advances can make the difference between a successful or a failed transition. OTI assists in securing peace by aiding indigenous, mostly non-governmental, civil society and media organizations. OTI uses such mechanisms as support for re-integration of ex-combatants into civilian society; development of initiatives to promote national reconciliation; identification of quick-impact community self-help projects to meet urgent economic needs; and aid to independent media outlets and community-based organizations to help promote informed debate and broaden public participation. To respond quickly and effectively and meet its program objectives and mandate OTI retains a group of high level professionals and experts under U.S. Personal Services Contracts (USPSCs). These knowledgeable and skilled professionals make up the vast majority of the OTI work force and are at its forefront implementing and achieving the office's programmatic goals and objectives. There are several benefits that USPSCs may participate in, such as partial reimbursement for health and life insurance costs, as well as full coverage of workers' compensation, among other benefits. For more complete information on USPSC benefits, please see Section VI of this solicitation. For more information about OTI and its country programs please see: http://www.usaid.gov/political-transition-initiatives INTRODUCTION The Surge Staff Supervisor will be responsible for the overall management of the OTI Bullpen, an intermittent workforce consisting of approximately 35 high-level professionals and experts that support OTI overseas and domestically in a surge capacity. Within OTI, this position is also referred to as the Bullpen Supervisor. The Surge Staff Supervisor is a member of the Field Program Division (FPD) management team with the Division Chief and the Administrative Program Assistant, and a member of the FPD Regional Team Leaders group. OTI uses the Bullpen to support a variety of functions throughout the office in Washington, DC and the field. The Surge Staff Supervisor is charged with managing the Bullpen and will have additional responsibilities of monitoring and evaluation, mentoring, and training (including on-the-job training). The incumbent will ensure that individuals serving in the Bullpen possess a minimum standard of knowledge about OTI and its country program functions throughout the standard OTI program cycle, in an effort to continually improve this important office resource. CORE FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The work of the Surge Staff Supervisor (also called Bullpen Supervisor) requires teamwork, the exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility. As a member of a highly operational office, the incumbent is willing and able to perform a wide range of management and administrative functions to help ensure programmatic success. The incumbent has a high level of integrity and attention to detail to ensure the use of OTI systems and procedures to maintain effective and efficient management of Bullpen staff, a cadre of approximately 35 intermittent employees. The incumbent must also exercise effective management of the Bullpen budget and financial resources. The incumbent is highly flexible and willing to work under conditions of ongoing change, and remains professional and respectful of colleagues and authority in a diverse workforce. She or he places a premium on the building of positive relationships with his or her respective team both in the field and in Washington, and with key stakeholders both in and outside of USAID. The incumbent is able to prioritize and complete tasks without follow-up by the supervisor, while also filling in gaps as needed to ensure the responsiveness of the team. The Surge Staff Supervisor is a strategic thinker, articulates innovative ideas, presents solutions, and is a positive role model for colleagues both in and outside of OTI. Under the direct supervision of the DCHA/OTI Deputy Chief of Field Programs Division (FPD) the Surge Staff Supervisor will perform the following duties: At the GS-12 Level: •Work with FPD Management and the five regional teams to identify critical program implementation staffing needs in Washington, DC and the field. Recommend relevant Bullpen staff skills, experience, and availability to fill those needs; •Oversee the development and maintenance of the OTI Bullpen, ensuring a minimum standard of knowledge about OTI and its country program functions across Bullpen staff. Maintain staffing levels that position the office to effectively respond to critical needs in the field; •Supervise Bullpen staff, fellows, and other short-term employees as assigned to the OTI Field Programs Division. Provide advice, guidance, mentoring and training as needed; •Help to develop and implement systems and business processes that ensure efficiency and rapid response of Bullpen staff, maintaining a constant awareness of compliance with office and agency policies, regulations and procedures; •Assist in the design and implementation of staffing plans for OTI Surge Staff, to ensure that Bullpen positions are well defined, and that when staffing needs arise recruitment is initiated immediately; •Analyze the knowledge, skills, and professional gaps within individual Bullpen staff and work closely with FPD Management and OTI's Program, Learning and Innovation (PLI) Division and Talent Management Unit (TMU) to develop appropriate orientations and trainings in all aspects of OTI operations and programming. Work with the Regional Team Leaders to professionally develop Bullpen staff through a diversity of assignments; •Help to identify gaps within the FPD Bullpen and coordinate with the FPD Deputy Chief to develop new solicitations, collaborate on staffing and workforce planning issues, and recommend actions to ensure effective use of the Bullpen; •Establish and maintain effective relationships with OTI Division Chiefs, Team Leaders, staff and other USAID offices sharing procedures and systems in order to review practices and seek out innovative ways of doing business to improve efficiency and effectiveness; •Manage the OTI Bullpen Database and PSC contracts administration process: monitor and track contract year ceilings, ensure budgets are up-to-date, review the status of obligations and disbursements, and review and approve timesheets and vouchers; •Maintain constant communication with Bullpen staff and Team Leaders to understand and meet OTI staff support needs. Serve as an advocate for Bullpen staff with Team Leaders; •Maintain up-to-date Bullpen profiles so that teams are aware of the range of Bullpen resources available; •Coordinate with other OTI Divisions on in-processing and orientation for new staff; •Oversee and coordinate the Bullpen performance evaluation process. Work with key stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of Bullpen staff on various assignments; •Prepare Acquisition and Assistance Requests and other support documentation for the procurement of new Bullpen staff; •Write and communicate periodic updates and reminders to Bullpen staff on important policy, regulatory and procedural issues directly and through OTI's internal Bullpen Knowledge Network; •Coordinate with the FPD Deputy Chief on decisions regarding contract extensions, renewals or terminations. •As required, perform services under this scope of work at physical locations other than Washington OTI headquarters, including within other USAID offices, bureaus or other USG agencies; and •Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor to help ensure successful OTI program implementation. At the GS-13 level: •Work with FPD Management and the five regional teams to identify critical program implementation staffing needs in Washington, DC and the field. Recommend relevant Bullpen staff skills, experience, and availability to fill those needs; •Oversee the development and maintenance of the OTI Bullpen, ensuring a minimum standard of knowledge about OTI and its country program functions across Bullpen staff. Maintain staffing levels that position the office to effectively respond to critical needs in the field; •Supervise Bullpen staff, fellows, and other short-term employees as assigned to the OTI Field Programs Division. Provide advice, guidance, mentoring and training as needed; •Assist in the development and contribution of systems and business processes that ensure efficiency and rapid response of Bullpen staff, maintaining a constant awareness of compliance with office and agency policies, regulations and procedures; •Design and implement Bullpen staffing plans for OTI Surge Staff, ensure that Bullpen positions are well defined, and that recruitment is immediately initiated when staffing needs arise; •Analyze the knowledge, skills, and professional gaps within individual Bullpen staff and work closely with FPD Management and OTI's Program, Learning and Innovation (PLI) Division and Talent Management Unit (TMU) to develop appropriate orientations and trainings in all aspects of OTI operations and programming. Work with the Regional Team Leaders to professionally develop Bullpen staff through a diversity of assignments; •Assist in identifying gaps within the FPD Bullpen and coordinate with the FPD Deputy Chief to develop new solicitations, collaborate on staffing and workforce planning issues, and recommend actions to ensure effective use of the Bullpen; •Establish and maintain effective relationships with OTI Division Chiefs, Team Leaders, staff and other USAID offices sharing procedures and systems in order to review practices and seek out innovative ways of doing business to improve efficiency and effectiveness; •Manage the OTI Bullpen Database and PSC contracts administration process: monitor and track contract year ceilings, ensure budgets are up-to-date, review the status of obligations and disbursements, and review and approve timesheets and vouchers; •Maintain constant communication with Bullpen staff and Team Leaders to understand and meet OTI staff support needs. Serve as an advocate for Bullpen staff with Team Leaders; •Manage up-to-date Bullpen profiles so that teams are aware of the range of Bullpen resources available; •Coordinate with other OTI Divisions on in-processing and orientation for new staff; •Oversee and coordinate the Bullpen performance evaluation process. Work with embassy staff such as Mission Directors, Ambassadors, or Deputy Chiefs of Mission; international organizations; implementing partners; and other key stakeholders to evaluate the effectiveness of Bullpen staff on various assignments; •Prepare Acquisition and Assistance Requests and other support documentation for the procurement of new Bullpen staff; •Write and communicate periodic updates and reminders to Bullpen staff on important policy, regulatory and procedural issues directly and through OTI's internal Bullpen Knowledge Network; •Coordinate with the FPD Deputy Chief on decisions regarding contract extensions, renewals or terminations. Oversee and coordinate the Bullpen performance evaluation process; •As required, perform services under this scope of work at physical locations other than Washington OTI headquarters, including within other USAID offices, bureaus or other USG agencies; and •Perform other related duties as determined by the supervisor to help ensure successful OTI program implementation. SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The Surge Staff Supervisor will be supervised by the Deputy OTI Chief of Field Programs Division (FPD), and be a member of the FPD Management Team. SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The supervisor will set overall objectives and resources available, and work with the employee to develop deadlines, projects, and work to be accomplished. The employee will be responsible for planning and carrying out assignments, resolving most conflicts, coordinating with others, and interpreting policy in terms of established objectives. Keeping the supervisor informed of progress, the employee may determine the approach to be taken and the methodology to be used. The supervisor will review completed work from an overall standpoint of feasibility, compatibility with other work, or effectiveness in meeting requirements. 9.PHYSICAL DEMANDS PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is generally sedentary and does not pose undue physical demands. If traveling overseas, the employee may be subject to some additional physical exertion including long periods of standing, walking over rough terrain, or carrying of moderately heavy items (less than 50 pounds). WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in an office setting. If the employee travels overseas, the work may additionally involve safety and/or security precautions, wearing of protective equipment, and exposure to severe weather conditions. 10.POINT OF CONTACT: OTI Recruitment Team 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20045 Telephone Number: (202) 836-7487 E-Mail Address: OTIjobs@usaid.gov II.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the education and experience factors are considered NOT qualified for the position. See detailed instructions for demonstrating Education/Experience under "Applying") Education/Experience Required: At a minimum, the applicant must have: At the GS-12 level: (1)A Master's Degree with four (4) years of work experience; OR A Bachelor's Degree with five (5) years of work experience; AND (2)Three (3) years of experience with a U.S. Government foreign affairs agency, domestic or international assistance organization, contractor or non-governmental organization, in community development, economic development, mediation/arbitration, conflict resolution, democracy and governance, international law, and/or human rights activities; (3)One (1) year of supervisory experience (including mentoring, guiding, and/or training staff); (4)One (1) year of overseas field experience working in one or more developing countries; (5)One (1) year of experience in the management, administration, and/or professional development of a workforce. At the GS-13 level: (1)A Master's Degree with six (6) years of work experience; OR A Bachelor's Degree with eight (8) years of work experience; AND (2)Five (5) years of experience with a U.S. Government foreign affairs agency, domestic or international assistance organization, contractor or non-governmental organization, in community development, economic development, mediation/arbitration, conflict resolution, democracy and governance, international law, and/or human rights activities; (3)Three (3) years of supervisory experience (including mentoring, guiding, and/or training staff); (4)Two (2) years of overseas field experience working in one or more developing countries; (5)Two (2) years of experience in the management, administration, and/or professional development of a workforce. SELECTION FACTORS: (Determines basic eligibility for the position. Applicants who do not meet all of the selection factors are considered NOT qualified for the position.) •Applicant is a U.S. Citizen; •Complete resume submitted. See cover page for resume requirements. Experience that cannot be quantified will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements; •Supplemental document specifically addressing how the candidate meets each of the Evaluation Factors submitted; •Ability to obtain a SECRET level security clearance (NOTE: Dual citizens may be asked to renounce second-country citizenship); •Satisfactory verification of academic credentials. A USAID Secret level security clearance required prior to issuance of the contract for this position. NOTE: If a full security investigation package is not submitted by the selected within 30 days after it is requested, the offer may be rescinded. If a security clearance is not able to be obtained within four months after the selected submits the initial security clearance documentation, the offer may be rescinded. III.EVALUATION FACTORS EVALUATION FACTORS: (Used to determine the competitive ranking of qualified applicants in comparison to other applicants. The factors are listed in priority order from highest to least.) Applicants should cite specific, illustrative examples for each factor. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. Factor #1Demonstrated experience in the management and administration of a workforce. Factor #2Demonstrated experience in identifying performance gaps, reviewing practices, seeking out innovative ways of doing business and using mentoring and professional development to improve staff efficiency and effectiveness. BASIS OF RATING: Applicants who clearly meet the Education/Experience Requirements and Selection Factors will be further evaluated based on scoring of the Evaluation Factor responses. Applicants are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. Be sure to include your name and the announcement number at the top of each additional page. Failure to specifically address the Selection and/or Evaluation Factors may result in your not receiving credit for all of your pertinent experience, education, training and/or awards. The Applicant Rating System is as Follows: Evaluation Factors have been assigned the following points: Factor #1 - 25 Factor #2 - 25 Total Possible - 50 Points Interview Performance - 50 points Satisfactory Professional Reference Checks - Pass/Fail (no points assigned) Total Possible Points: 100 The most qualified candidates may be interviewed, required to provide a writing sample, and demonstrate an ability to operate commonly used office applications. OTI will not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews. In addition, applications (written materials and interviews) will be evaluated based on content as well as on the applicant's writing, presentation, and communication skills. In the event that a candidate has fully demonstrated his/her qualifications and there are no other competitive applicants, OTI reserves the right to forego the interview process. Professional references and academic credentials will be evaluated for applicants being considered for selection. IV.APPLYING Applications must be received by the closing date and time at the address specified in Section I, item 3, and submitted to the Point of Contact in Section I, item 11. Qualified applicants are required to submit: 1.Complete resume. In order to fully evaluate your application, your resume must include: (a) Paid and non-paid experience, job title, location(s), dates held (month/year), and hours worked per week for each position. Dates (month/year) and locations for all overseas field experience must also be detailed. Any experience that does not include dates (month/year), locations, and hours per week will not be counted towards meeting the solicitation requirements. (b) Specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work. (c) Names and contact information (phone and email) of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). (d) Education and any other qualifications including job-related training courses, job-related skills, or job-related honors, awards or accomplishments. (e) U.S. Citizenship. Your resume should contain explicit information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the experience requirements as stated in this solicitation for each grade level(s) for which you are applying. If you do not specify which grade level(s), your application will be considered at the lower grade level. This information should be clearly identified in your resume. Failure to provide explicit information to determine your qualifications for the position will result in loss of full consideration. 2.Supplemental document specifically addressing: Each of the two (2) Evaluation Factors shown in the solicitation. Responses must be limited to 500 words per factor. Any additional words above the limit will neither be read nor scored. NOTE: The Evaluation Factors are worth 50 out of 100 points. Applicants are required to address each of the Evaluation Factors in a separate document describing specifically and accurately what experience, training, education and/or awards they have received that are relevant to each factor. 3.USPSC Application form AID 302-3. Applicants are required to complete and sign the form. This form must be physically signed. Electronic signatures will not be accepted. Additional documents submitted will not be accepted. To ensure consideration of applications for the intended position, applicants must prominently reference the solicitation number in the application submission. Applicant resources are available at www.otijobs.net/#!guidance-for-applying/c1ggu. DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS Viamail: Office of Transition Initiatives, 529 14th Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20045 Via email: OTIjobs@usaid.gov Please note in your document submittal where you heard about this position. NOTE REGARDING GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS FOR THIS SOLICITATION This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the application. NOTE REGARDING DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBERS AND THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT All individuals contracted as US PSCs in the United States are required to have a DUNS Number and be registered in the SAM database. The selected candidate will be provided with guidance regarding this registration. For general information about DUNS Numbers and SAM, please refer to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.204-6, Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management. https:/acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_200_206.html or www.sam.gov. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF AGE, RACE, COLOR, SEX, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, LAWFUL POLITICAL AFFILIATION, NON-DISQUALIFYING DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AFFILIATION WITH AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR. V.LIST OF REQUIRED FORMS FOR PSC HIRES Once the CO informs the successful applicant about being selected for a contract award, the CO will provide the successful applicant instructions about how to complete and submit the following forms. Forms outlined below can found at http://www.usaid.gov/forms/ 1.Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306). 2.Medical History and Examination Form (DS-6561). 3.Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (for National Security) (SF-86), or Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85). 4.Finger Print Card (FD-258). VI.BENEFITS/ALLOWANCES As a matter of policy, and as appropriate, a PSC is normally authorized the following benefits and allowances: 1. BENEFITS: (a) Employer's FICA Contribution (b) Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance (c) Pay Comparability Adjustment (d) Annual Increase (pending a satisfactory performance evaluation) (e) Eligibility for Worker's Compensation (f) Annual & Sick Leave 2. ALLOWANCES: Section numbers refer to rules from the Department of State Standardized Regulations (Government Civilians Foreign Areas) (a) Post DifferentialChapter 500 and Tables in Chapter 900. (b) Living Quarters AllowanceSection 130. (c) Temporary Lodging AllowanceSection 120. (d) Post AllowanceSection 220. (e) Supplemental Post AllowanceSection 230. (f) Payments During EvacuationSection 600. (g) Education AllowanceSection 270. (h) Separate Maintenance AllowanceSection 260. (i) Danger Pay AllowanceSection 650. (j) Education TravelSection 280. VII.TAXES USPSCs are required to pay Federal Income Taxes, FICA, and Medicare VIII.ACQUISITION & ASSISTANCE POLICY DIRECTIVES (AAPDS) AND CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBS) PERTAINING TO PSCs AAPDs and CIBs contain changes to USAID policy and General Provisions in USAID regulations and contracts. Please refer to http://www.usaid.gov/work-usaid/aapds-cibs#psc to determine which AAPDs and CIBs apply to this contract. AAPD 06-10 - PSC MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY General Provision 28, MEDICAL EXPENSE PAYMENT RESPONSIBILITY (OCTOBER 2006) (a) Definitions. Terms used in this General Provision are defined in 16 FAM 116 available at http://www.state.gov/m/a/dir/regs/fam/16fam/index.htm. Note: Personal services contractors are not eligible to participate in the Federal Employees Health Programs. (b) The regulations in the Foreign Affairs Manual, Volume 16, Chapter 520 (16 FAM 520), Responsibility for Payment of Medical Expenses, apply to this contract, except as stated below. The contractor and each eligible family member are strongly encouraged to obtain health insurance that covers this assignment. Nothing in this provision supersedes or contradicts any other term or provision in this contract that pertains to insurance or medical costs, except that section (e) supplements General Provision 25. "MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES." (c) When the contractor or eligible family member is covered by health insurance, that insurance is the primary payer for medical services provided to that contractor or eligible family member(s) both in the United States and abroad. The primary insurer's liability is determined by the terms, conditions, limitations, and exclusions of the insurance policy. When the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred and the U.S. Government has no payment obligation (see paragraph (f) of this provision). (d) USAID serves as a secondary payer for medical expenses of the contractor and eligible family members who are covered by health insurance, where the following conditions are met: (1) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense is incurred, caused, or materially aggravated while the eligible individual is stationed or assigned abroad; (2) The illness, injury, or medical condition giving rise to the expense required or requires hospitalization and the expense is directly related to the treatment of such illness, injury, or medical condition, including obstetrical care; and (3) The Office of Medical Services (M/MED) or a Foreign Service medical provider (FSMP) determines that the treatment is appropriate for, and directly related to, the illness, injury, or medical condition. (e) The Mission Director may, on the advice of M/MED or an FSMP at post, authorize medical travel for the contractor or an eligible family member in accordance with the General Provision 10, Travel and Transportation Expenses (July 1993), section (i) entitled "Emergency and Irregular Travel and Transportation." In the event of a medical emergency, when time does not permit consultation, the Mission Director may issue a Travel Authorization Form or Medical Services Authorization Form DS-3067, provided that the FSMP or Post Medical Advisor (PMA) is notified as soon as possible following such an issuance. The contractor must promptly file a claim with his or her medevac insurance provider and repay to USAID any amount the medevac insurer pays for medical travel, up to the amount USAID paid under this section. The contractor must repay USAID for medical costs paid by the medevac insurer in accordance with sections (f) and (g) below. In order for medical travel to be an allowable cost under General Provision 10, the contractor must provide USAID written evidence that medevac insurance does not cover these medical travel costs. (f) If the contractor or eligible family member is not covered by primary health insurance, the contractor is the primary payer for the total amount of medical costs incurred. In the event of a medical emergency, the Medical and Health Program may authorize issuance of Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents, to secure admission to a hospital located abroad for the uninsured contractor or eligible family member. In that case, the contractor will be required to reimburse USAID in full for funds advanced by USAID pursuant to the issuance of the authorization. The contractor may reimburse USAID directly or USAID may offset the cost from the contractor's invoice payments under this contract, any other contract the individual has with the U.S. Government, or through any other available debt collection mechanism. (g) When USAID pays medical expenses (e.g., pursuant to Form DS-3067, Authorization for Medical Services for Employees and/or Dependents), repayment must be made to USAID either by insurance payment or directly by the contractor, except for the amount of such expenses USAID is obligated to pay under this provision. The Contracting Officer will determine the repayment amount in accordance with the terms of this provision and the policies and procedures for employees contained in 16 FAM 521. When USAID pays the medical expenses, including medical travel costs (see section (e) above), of an individual (either the contractor or an eligible family member) who is covered by insurance, that individual promptly must claim his or her benefits under any applicable insurance policy or policies. As soon as the individual receives the insurance payment, the contractor must reimburse USAID for the full amount that USAID paid on the individual's behalf or the repayment amount determined by the Contracting Officer in accordance with this paragraph, whichever is less. If an individual is not covered by insurance, the contractor must reimburse USAID for the entire amount of all medical expenses and any travel costs the contractor receives from his/her medevac provider. (h) In the event that the contractor or eligible family member fails to recover insurance payments or transfer the amount of such payments to USAID within 90 days, USAID will take appropriate action to collect the payments due, unless such failure is for reasons beyond the control of the USPSC/dependent. (i) Before departing post or terminating the contract, the contractor must settle all medical expense and medical travel costs. If the contractor is insured, he or she must provide proof to the Contracting Officer that those insurance claims have been submitted to the insurance carrier(s) and sign a repayment agreement to repay to USAID any amounts paid by the insurance carrier(s).
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