This position is located in Idaho, Boise, at the USDA Rural Development (RD) State Office. The incumbent provides data input for field offices and clerical support on various loan, grant, and loan guarantee programs administered by RD as well as general program information and customer service to the public. Remote/Virtual: No The selectee will report to USDA office located in Idaho, Boise.

Duties

Serves as a trainee assisting higher graded technicians in performing a variety of technical and clerical support functions. Uses automated systems to perform work assignments. Inputting loan and/or grant document information and knowledge of procedures. Processing time and attendance and records management

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 E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialize experience and/or education as defined below. At the GS-05: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS- 04; or its non-Federal equivalent ability to perform a full range of experience gathering information, inputting information into automated systems, and preparing files and reports to assist higher level staff. Experience performing a full range of clerical assignments and functions such as correspondence, timekeeping, mail handling, customer interactions, and records management; knowledge of common business practices, rules, processes or operations in order to determine what is being done, why actions are taken, and how to accomplish assignments. Experience may have been gained in work comparable to loan/grant making and clerical duties OR Bachelors or equivalent degree OR 4 full years of progressively higher-level education leading to such a degree. . Equivalent combination of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. For the GS-06: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS- 05; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience performing work in data gathering and processing of loans, grants, banking functions, or financial services such as providing information to applicants, inputting information into automated systems, processing transactions for credit programs, commercial, real estate, or other loan/grant programs, and preparing files and reports for higher level staff. Work experience that demonstrates knowledge of examining forms and applications for completeness, identifying discrepancies or errors, and other specific requirements to follow policy, regulations, or other guidelines. Experience performing a full range of clerical assignments and functions such as correspondence, timekeeping, mail handling, customer interactions, and records management; knowledge of common business practices, rules, processes or operations in order to determine what is being done, why actions are taken, and how to accomplish assignments. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-06 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

Contacts

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