The position is headquartered in USDA Rural Development (RD) in Halifax, North Carolina area office. Remote/Virtual: No

Duties

Serve as an advisor under the Supervisory Community Liaison to the State Director concerning rural issues within targeted community regions and maintains high level liaison, as directed by the Supervisory Community Liaison. Work with various sources of alternative or supplemental funding, such as federal, state, or local loan and/or grant providers, state legislatures, non-profit organizations, and private lenders. Facilitate information sharing among public and private sectors to increase awareness of federal loan and grant programs and incentives for business and community development in rural areas. The incumbent will perform administrative business, policy, and analytical work involving: the management, award, and/or obligation of funds for grants, cooperative agreements, and other related instruments and services. Advise community networks and representatives of local government units, educational institutions, financial institutions, and others on agency financial policies and procedures.

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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.

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 GS-09 Grade Level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience working with senior staff to conduct evaluation reviews of a State's, or community or economic development entity's performance to determine the effectiveness of diverse and inclusive community planning efforts and delivery services. Experience providing a high level of customer service to local governments and stakeholders as they carry out their responsibilities under community and economic development programs. OR Master's or degree OR 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree, if related OR a combination of education as described and specialized experience. For GS-11 Grade Level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience planning actions and issues, as well as technical content of State, community or economic development, strategic plans, and initiatives and/or work-related documents. Experience assisting with the evaluation of the State's, or community or economic development entity's procedures, standards, guides, reports, forms, informational releases, and/or training materials designed to promote more efficient operations and overcome deficiencies. OR 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 OR a combination of education as described and specialized experience. For GS-12 Grade Level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) advising State Directors, Area Directors, a community, economic development entity's staff or rural development stakeholders on community planning in the development of community or economic development planning policies, methodologies, technical standards and guidance including: community systems changes to increase community voice and decrease disproportionate harms caused to low-income communities of color. Experience conducting evaluation reviews of a State's, or a community or economic development entity's performance to determine the effectiveness of diverse and inclusive community planning efforts and delivery services. There is no substitution of education at this grade level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-1101 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

GS-09: "A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education".

GS-11: "A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education".

GS-12: Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Sharon Greene
• Phone: 803-542-2699
• Email: [email protected]