This position is the Branch Chief for Administrative Services and Data Analytics Branch of the Grants Management and Administrative Services Division in the Mid-West Regional Office of the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). The Branch Chief is directly responsible for ensuring the fiscal accountability of procurement processes through all regional acquisitions of supplies and services as well as inventory and facilities management.

Duties

Independently ensures the fiscal accountability of the procurement process through all acquisitions of supplies and services; serves as a contracting office with delegated signatory authority from the agency (RCA) Head of the Contracting Activity. Ensures the fiscal accountability of the travel process and all of its associated systems; interprets travel regulations and provides technical support to staff in response to inquiries pertaining to all aspects of the travel financial system. Performs a wide range of analytical assignments related to the sustainment and resourcing of operations within the Regional Office. Ensures the fiscal accountability of the travel process and all of its associated systems; interprets travel regulations and provides technical support to staff in response to inquiries pertaining to all aspects of the travel financial system. Coordinates regional training activities including schedules, agendas, and development of materials. Train regional staff on travel/procurement/time and attendance system requirements and various travel/procurement topics through formal and informal presentations.

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/.
• The incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08), upon entering the position and annually, if applicable.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions and specialized experience as defined below. Time in grade: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). You must include an SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one) that supports meeting this requirement with your application package. To qualify for the GS-14: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal and or Public Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience ensuring the fiduciary accountability of federal time and attendance and travel management systems and all associated responsibilities and support to staff. Experience with federal procurement processes and contracting responsibilities; including managing procurement life cycles, contract administration, and payment processes. Experience administering and maintaining federal telecommunications programs, mail programs, space utilization, real property programs, GSA fleet and office equipment to ensure accountability and internal controls are guaranteed. Experience developing standard data analysis methodologies, conducting data and generating written reports, charts, and graphs. 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 this position at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Food and Nutrition Service 77 West Jackson Blvd 20th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: FNS HR Support
• Phone: 844-208-2364
• Email: [email protected]