This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Science & Technology Deputy Area in Washington, District of Columbia. The primary purpose of the work is to serve as an expert on future and current operations and planning to analyze and evaluate major management and program aspects of substantive mission-oriented programs for the Science & Technology Deputy Area.

Duties

Assists the Chiefs of Staff and Deputy Chief office in coordination of activities and meetings to ensure efficient utilization of time and collaborative interaction with internal and external customers. Assist the Deputy Area leadership in managing the business plan and processes pertaining to directive clearance, I.T. inventory, communication (e.g. Sharepoint) to ensure they are legally compliant with policy. Analyzes and evaluates existing program and management policies, regulations, goals, or objectives to determine if processes are in compliance with requirements. Participates in basic studies designed to analyze issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity affecting administrative and business programs across designated program area to determine compliance with agency regulations and procedures. Uses skills to study work methods, administrative and business guidelines, procedures, work assignments, delegations of authority, management controls, information, and documentation systems. Continually communicates with management and stakeholders to coordinate programs which involve other Divisions where resources from multiple sources are required and where collaborative technical, policy, and programmatic decisions need to be made.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected you will be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/.

Qualifications

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No Award or General Adjustment SF-50's will be accepted). Time-in-grade requirements also apply to VEOA applicants having held a GS position in the past year. See addition information. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: GS-12 Specialized Experience: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Preparing regular and recurring reports; Monitoring administrative activities to track information and inform leadership; Gathering information to assist higher-level staff in analyzing information for a variety of administrative studies; and Analyzing and evaluating program processes and programs to identify, analyze, and recommend solutions to problems. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) GS-13 Specialized Experience: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Preparing regular and recurring reports; Assisting with planning, coordinating, and analyzing information to accomplish administrative studies; Conducting studies of work processes to identify and analyze current processes and problems; and Developing recommendations to promote optimum utilization of resources while also enhancing program delivery. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The OPM Qualification Standards for this position can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 8164265706
• Email: [email protected]