This position is located in the NRCS Western Region in the State of Arizona. The incumbent works with NRCS employees, representatives of other agencies, and other partners in the development and implementation of conservation strategic plan. Leads public information activities within the Team to promote natural resource conservation goals and objectives. An incentive up to $30,000 may be offered if determined eligible at time of selection.

Duties

Serves as supervisor for employees located in field offices throughout team service area and serves as tribal liaison to the tribal nations in service area. Develops the team to foster open communication and the spirit of collaboration that enables members to contribute fully to accomplishing natural resources conservation objectives. Works with NRCS employees, representatives of other agencies, and other partners to develop and implement effective conservation strategic plans. Ensures the development and implementation of public information activities within the team to promote natural resource conservation goals and objectives. Works with team to develop recommendations regarding operating procedures, staffing, budget, equipment and other requirements to effectively accomplish the agency mission of the team. Establishes employee standards and evaluates performance; ensures that necessary training is provided to employees, approves leave requests, and oversees day-to-day operations.

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. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
• 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 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) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. (e.g. one year at the GS-9 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level). Basic Education Requirement: Degree: Must have a Bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (You must submit transcripts.); OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree would have included courses that involved analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses would have provided an applicant with skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation. In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered: Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience includes providing professional research, or scientific work in biology, agriculture, or natural resources management. Examples of specialized experience include: Assisting in providing formal and on-the-job training for team members; Participating in field work to identify conservation problems and collecting data; Promoting conservation programs to internal and external stakeholders (eg: Farm Bill); and Collaborating with team members of conservation activities to achieve program goals; OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-11 level: 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Major course of study must be in a field directly related to the work of this position. (Must submit transcripts.) 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. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience includes providing professional research, or scientific work in biology, agriculture, or natural resources management. Examples of specialized experience include: Providing formal and on-the-job training for team members; Representing the agency at conference by participating in briefings and/or presentations; Assisting staff with analyzing conservation problems and making recommendations for solutions to address technical issues; Promoting conservation programs to internal and external stakeholders (eg: Farm Bill); and Leading team members of conservation activities to achieve program goals. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series 0401 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: Adriane Boyd
• Phone: 202-401-0519
• Email: [email protected]