This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228. This is not a drug testing designated position (TDP). This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations - Region V in Detroit, MI. The OMS serves as a member of the District Office Team in a defined capacity and is an important contributor to the District's overall success. At this level, OMS resolves conventional problems and may be assigned portions of more broad assignments by a supervisor.

Duties

Conducts required face-to-face partnership visits with economic development officials, lending institutions and representatives of independent organizations for the purpose of identifying opportunities to deliver SBA programs and services. Identifies and develops opportunities for events, strategic alliances and co-sponsorships between SBA and community organizations to foster economic development in the local market. Assists in reviewing efficient deployment of tax dollars of SBA programs grantees, and the effective and complaint use of funds by grantees. Conducts outreach events and presentation/trainings and ensures their alignment with SBA and District goals and objectives. Markets SBA programs and services through outreach, training and education to various organizations and small businesses. Conducts outreach, training, education, development, lender recruitment, and consultation with all lenders in the District.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Incumbent must have a valid drivers license. (DO NOT Submit with application)

Qualifications

GS-11: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector that includes: assisting in the development of marketing strategies for programs and services for growth and development of a customer base; delivering outreach, training, presentations and education on a variety of business management, financial management or lending topics related to small business; and managing collaborative alliances and partnerships with a variety of business development partners. These qualifications must be clearly referenced in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: General Business and Industry Series, 1101 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 07/26/2023.

Education

If you do not meet the specialized experience requirements, you may also qualify with education. You MUST submit transcripts (official or unofficial) with this application if you wish to qualify based on education.

GS-11: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Transcripts (official or unofficial must be submitted in support of this response. If selected, official transcripts will be required.

Combination of Experience and Education:

GS-11: A combination of related graduate education and specialized experience as specified above. For example, an applicant who has 1.5 full years of Ph.D. level education (i.e. 50% of education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position. Transcripts (official or unofficial must be submitted in support of this response. If selected, official transcripts will be required.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Verify School accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. *** For further information, click on: Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address Office of Field Operations - Region V 500 W. Madison Street Suite 1150 Chicago, IL 60661 US
• Name: Aquila Bernard
• Email: [email protected]