Unit Leader

AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) is a full-time, team-based program for men and women ages 18 to 26. The program is designed to strengthen communities and develop leaders through direct, team-based national and community service.

Duties

The Unit Leader is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of assigned Team Leaders (who in turn manage a group of Corps Members) to facilitate the successful completion of multiple service projects.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

1. Provides leadership to 7 to 10 Team Leaders in the implementation of service projects that are accomplished by approximately 10 Corps Members per team.
2. With a focus on Corps Member development and service learning, logistics, and safety, the Unit Leader will plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the accomplishment of personal and project goals.
3. Executes development strategies that will increase retention and result in a continuous learning and developmental experience for Corps Members.
4. Guides, advises and evaluates Team Leaders on project execution and Corps Member development and management.
5. Works with project sponsors to oversee the quality of the team's work and the achievement of project objectives.
6. Resolves project execution issues that impact project completion and/or team performance.
7. Conducts site visits to on-going projects to assess project progress, as well as Corps Member development progress, and to provide assistance.
8. Reviews Team Leader reports, project portfolios, and individual team biographical marketing brochures.
9. Takes appropriate action in adverse situations involving injury, health or safety of Corps Members and Team Leaders.
10. Manages all disciplinary issues that arise on assigned teams.
11. Collaborates with other staff members to design training for Corps Members that address team building, interpersonal communication, project and personal safety, conflict management, van driver safety, and group dynamics.
12. Oversees the development and implementation of individual team physical activities program.
13. Physical activities are identified based on the needs and abilities of each team.

Qualifications

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service.

Specialized experience is that which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Specialized experience must include all of the following:

1. Experience leading or supervising groups of people to include coaching, mentoring, team building and conflict resolution;
2. Experience working on or monitoring projects that include time or production schedules and milestones;
3. Work experience conducting training sessions for groups of people.

Application instructions

Please submit a current resume together with evidence of noncompetitive eligibility to:

Equal Opportunity Employment

The posting employer has certified that this announcement complies with Peace Corps’ Equal Opportunity Employment policy:

The Peace Corps is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees, Volunteers, and applicants for employment and volunteer service. Peace Corps policy prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or over), disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, union membership, genetic information, or history of participation in the Equal Employment Opportunity process, grievance procedure, or any authorized complaint procedure.