This position provides program support for the Country Strategy Support Fund (CSSF) Branch. Coordinates and implements operational and financial management activities under the supervision of the CSSF Branch Director and more senior branch staff. Works closely with over 60 FAS field offices overseas, FAS Business Operation Division, FAS Budget Office, and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to carry out activities that advance the strategic trade expansion goals of FAS and USDA.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Conducts research to provide guidance and information to troubleshoot issues regarding programmatic operations. Prepares and analyzes reports and correspondence, briefing materials, activity summaries, presentations, and memoranda on a variety of subjects. Assesses, develops, and maintains web-based information and program management systems for Global Programs internal use and for communication with other program areas. Conducts fiscal management functions manually, including developing specialized reports; providing synopses of recurring reports; advising more senior staff of trends; and disseminating consolidated summary reports. Utilizes financial control systems to gather and track financial information. Identifies areas requiring attention and suggests appropriate managerial and procedural corrections. Contributes and collaborates with more senior staff on assignment or in response to post inquiries or requests for assistance.

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.
• 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/
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
• In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Moderate Risk security clearance.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: There is no basic education requirement for this position. TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors, and which demonstrates all the following: Assisting with the preparation and analysis of reports and correspondences, briefing materials, activity summaries, presentations, and/or memoranda on a variety of subjects. Applying management and organizational principles, techniques, systems, and procedures. Contributing to the organization, coordination, and management of the flow of information, administrative services, and/or other related activities. Familiarity with financial systems to assist with maintaining program budgets. -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D., if related. TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors, and which demonstrates all the following: Preparing and analyzing reports and correspondences, briefing materials, activity summaries, presentations, and/or memoranda on a variety of subjects. Applying management and organizational principles, techniques, systems, and procedures, and providing recommendations to management on appropriate corrective measures. Independently organizing, coordinating, and managing the flow of information, administrative services, and/or other related activities. Utilizing financial systems to assist with budgeting, receiving, reviewing, and maintaining overall program budgets. -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. NOTE: This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09 and GS-11 GRADE LEVELS: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Foreign Agricultural Service Human Capital Management Division 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Eric Hoyt
• Phone: (202) 777-9063
• Email: [email protected]