In this position you will work closely with the Cotton &Tobacco management team to efficiently and effectively carry out all administrative operations. You will serve as the Administrative Officer for Cotton and Tobacco Program. This staff is responsible for the financial administration of policies and procedures related to budget formulation, budget execution, financial systems, personnel, procurement and other related administrative functions to assure compliance with established guidelines.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Works closely with Program management officials to ensure business needs of the customer are achieved. Evaluates and modifies existing methods, procedures, policies, and reporting requirements to create improved efficiency and/or customer satisfaction. The incumbent represents the Administrative Staff at meetings. Functions as the advisor and technical resource on budget, accounting, and financial management matters. Oversees the billings and collections of activities of Cotton and Tobacco. Provides advice and guidance regarding the management of travel and travel costs. Reviews travel activities and assures that travel authorizations are issued in accordance with Agency policy and regulations. Oversees all SF-52's, Personnel Requests, required for the work unit in accordance with established procedures, ensuring that the appropriate documents are prepared and forwarded. Prepares routine personnel reports such as the personnel summary, EEO report, and time and attendance reports. Provides and coordinates on-the-job training for newly hired budget analysts, management analysts, administrative support assistants, administrative technicians, and other administrative personnel.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Prior to an official offer, selectee will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.
• The work is primarily sedentary, requiring a minimum of standing and walking.
• Overnight travel is required to conduct duties and attend training and meetings.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, 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. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Independent experience interpreting and applying Federal, Agency and Program rules, regulations, procedures and practices. Experience managing multiple types of federal funding sources, including appropriations, reimbursements and user-fees. Experience communicating and coordinating activities with others to meet deadlines and milestones. Experience demonstrating oral and written communication skills to provide guidance, training and sharing information with a broad audience, including supervisors, peers and direct reports. Note: There is no education substitution for this 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 Agricultural Marketing Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: APHIS Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]