This position located at the Office of the Louisiana State Director in Alexandria, LA. The incumbent provides expert advice and recommendations for actions for actions on highly sensitive and broadly impacting issues that are not confined to a particular program and administrative area. This position is open to current USDA Rural Development within the state of Louisiana only. Remote position: NO

Duties

Assists Area and Program Directors in planning, targeting, allocating and coordinating resources to achieve desired program results. Works with management officials to develop and implement position management and staffing plans. Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) monitoring performance and providing technical guidance to the contracting officer. Coordinates, reviews, and monitors replies to written and verbal inquiries and independently initiates courses of action to resolve especially sensitive problems or those impacting beyond a single specialized program.

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.
• 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/.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement September 1, 2023 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. Specialized Experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. For the GS-13 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience in business management and administrative matters involving human resources management, contracting and procurement, budget and fiscal management. Advises the cognizant manager in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic planning for achieving the mission of the State Office. Analyzes reports on workload, by program and activities and advises cognizant management of trends. Carries out special projects and initiatives, related to the operations of the organization supported. Conducts studies and recommends way to improve work methods, staff utilization, communication and overall productivity. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0341 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Jasmaine Horn
• Phone: 0000000000
• Email: [email protected]