This position is located on in the state office, United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. The Management Analyst provides assistance to the Assistant State Conservationist for Management and Strategy staff and the entire local support unit. The position entails conducting detailed analysis of functions, processes and data pertaining to the effectiveness, efficiency and accountability of administrative programs and work operations within the state.

Duties

Analyzes program functions, processes, and data to determine the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of programs, projects and work operations in the State. Presents findings and makes recommendations to the Assistant State Conservationist for Management and Strategy on new methods, management processes, policies, and guidance. Provides training to state and field staff on analytical methods utilizing data and technical tools to help the staff understand and utilize existing data. Provides training on new reporting systems and changes to existing reporting systems. Assists the Assistant State Conservationist for Management and Strategy, Leadership Team members, and program personnel in managing the state's strategic plan, business plans, quality assurance plan, and workload analysis and processes. Assists the Assistant State Conservationist for Management and Strategy in developing and managing the state's training plan including tracking and coordinating all training requests and approvals. Supports the Assistant State Conservationist for Management and Strategy by providing supportive, analysis, and feedback for program and budget forecasting.

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, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-9 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level). For the GS-11 level: To qualify for the GS-11, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the Federal GS-9 level or higher, that has equipped me with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Providing management support based on mission, function, and goals of the program; Gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues and/or participating in activities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in support of organizational program objectives; Presenting findings and making recommendations on new methods, management processes, policy, guidance protocol, and/or controls to streamline procedures. Monitoring and/or coordinating state agreement activities; Ensuring compliance with auditing of financial accrual requirements; OR Education Substitution: 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. For the GS-12 Level: To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess at least one-year professional experience, equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher, that has equipped you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Analyzing program functions, processes, and data to determine the effectiveness, efficiency, and/or accountability of programs and work operations. Advising on the type and extent of information needed to manage programs, workforce, performance, and accountability; Monitoring, analyzing, and/or coordinating strategic plans, quality assurance plans or business plan. Maintaining a process to track, analyze, and report data. Analyzing program and staffing trends/projections and make recommendations; Coordinating auditing activities (e.g. developing reports and monitoring progress related to review findings). There is no education substitution for the GS12. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: The OPM Qualification Standards for this position can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classificationqualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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

You must submit a copy of your college transcripts or a list of college courses with credit hours, dates completed, and grades received to verify all education requirements (i.e. substitution of education and/or basic education requirement). If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g. special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college for that particular course to ensure you are properly evaluated. Please note that qualifications determinations are based solely on the information submitted for each particular vacancy announcement. You must document all requirements on every vacancy; we cannot use previous determinations as a basis for rating. All required information must be received by the closing date of this announcement, and non-submission of all required documents/documentation will result in non-consideration. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted. This information must be received by the closing date of this announcement. Non-submission of these documents will result in non-consideration.

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation via this link. All education claimed by applicants will be verified accordingly. Important: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Click on this link for more information.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Molly Throop
• Email: [email protected]