This is a bargaining unit position with AFGE Local 228. This is not a (drug) testing designated position (TDP). This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations - Region II in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The incumbent provides oversight of SBA program grantees and Resource Partners to include compliance reviews, site visits, requires extensive planning and decision making on the full spectrum of OMS support functions.

Duties

Build and maintain a local network of collaborative partnerships: economic development practitioners in Federal, state, regional and local government, chambers of commerce, business and trade associations, financial institutions, educational institutions and civic/community organizations. Represent the SBA at a variety of public functions through outreach/presentations/trainings in order to educate the small business, lender and contracting community about SBA programs and services, and other small business-relevant topics. Participate in or lead projects to accomplish outreach events and will be expected to collaborate with others on the team and other resources to ensure that the projects are successful. Conduct advising and training on SBA programs. Field technical representative responsible for compliance oversight of SBA district office customers. Public Information Officer (PIO): The PIO must work collaboratively with District/Region staff to enhance relationships with press and other organizations to leverage media opportunities.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

Qualifications

GS-12: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector, which includes: 1. Developing marketing strategy for programs and services for growth and development of a customer base. 2. Developing and delivering outreach, training, presentations, and education on a variety of business management, financial management or lending topics related to small business. 3. Building and managing collaborative alliances and partnerships with a variety of business development partners. Language Requirement: The incumbent must be able to communicate(oral/written) in English and Spanish in order to best serve the needs of the community. These qualifications must be clearly demonstrated in your resume. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: General Business and Industry Series, 1101 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled. All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 12/01/2023.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Field Operations - Region II 26 Federal Plaza Suite 3108 New York, NY 10278 US
• Name: Conor Ryan
• Email: [email protected]