This position is located U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), FPAC, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), State Office as assigned. The primary purpose of the position is to perform administrative support functions pertaining to correspondence management, budget, purchasing, human resources, timekeeping, travel, in support of the organizational unit.

Duties

Serves as the Zone/Area office timekeeper; Responsible for the review and submission of travel vouchers, authorizations, and related claims. Establishes and maintains a program for budgetary planning and oversight. Serves as the Zone/Area purchase card holder; Responsible for ordering and maintaining supply stock. Serves as the State office timekeeper; responsible for the review and submission of travel vouchers and authorizations and related claims. Schedule meetings, prepare agendas and make arrangements for meeting facilities. Receive and review incoming correspondence; review outgoing correspondence for conformance with general policy, proper grammar spelling, factual validity, typographical accuracy, and necessary attachments. Establish, organize, and maintain a filing system of official material and records. Assist with Zone/Area Office programs and duties such as personal property, budget, payments, and mailroom services by gathering, reviewing, and routing documents to the appropriate duty section. Responsible for the review and submission of travel vouchers and authorizations and related claims; provides guidance and training on travel regulations, forms and systems per agency 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. 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: 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 for GS-07:To qualify for the GS-07 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Examples of specialized experience are defined as: Performing a variety of administrative support services in support of a business or program office; Assisting in preparing operating budgets; Making purchases of office supplies and equipment; Tracking expenditures; Maintaining property control records, Processing program payments. Specialized Experience for GS-09:To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Examples of specialized experience are defined as: receiving telephone calls and visitors to the office; making purchases for supplies, equipment, and services within delegated authority, reviewing and submitting travel vouchers; presenting statistical information involving programs and related activities; assisting in the preparation of financial reports; maintaining a program for budgetary planning; experience utilizing various computer applications such as Microsoft Office programs. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-07 or GS-09 grade level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-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

Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-07 or GS-09 level.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Nicole Bell
• Phone: 202-692-5310
• Email: [email protected]