The incumbent serves as the Business Services Specialist within the Iowa Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Assistant State Conservationist for Management and Strategy (ASTC-M&S) unit. You will perform duties and assignments in support of business operations and administrative services necessary to accomplish the mission responsibilities.

Duties

Provides support, and guidance in planning, managing, coordinating, evaluating, and reporting on a variety of business operations and locally-based administrative services. Functions as the point of contact on various business operations and administrative functions, including Civil Rights and Ethics, Safety Officer, Wellness Ambassador, FOIA requests. Coordinates the administration of facility services including cleaning and pest control; coordinates physical security for buildings, warehouses, and other structures. Acts as Property Management Officer (PMO) for the organizational component. Participates in conducting internal reviews and studies to evaluate the effectiveness of management practices and procedures. Functions as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, conducting ADA compliance reviews, reviewing and facilitating reasonable accommodation requests, and providing training and other informational materials. Coordinates the implementation of Federal, USDA, and NRCS Fleet initiatives. Exercises responsibility for overseeing and managing various business operations and administrative services. Coordinates staffing needs with state and Business Center Human Resources (HR) staff.

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/.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions and specialized experience, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled (e.g., one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level). Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include performing business and administrative support services for programs, operations, and mission responsibilities for an organizational component. Examples of specialized experience include: Performing administrative duties supporting natural resources conservation. Managing a variety of business operations and administrative services to support day-to-day operations. Serving as the business and administrative services point of contact and/or representative. Coordinating procurement and purchasing. Coordinating fleet initiatives and facilities services. Analyzing management, analytical, and operational activities and special projects designed to improve business operations and administrative services. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click Administrative and Management Positions. 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 experiences, including volunteer experience.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Sheila Grass
• Phone: 602-280-8895
• Email: [email protected]