This position is located in a State Office in USDA/Rural Development (RD). The Incumbent serves as a key member of the State Director's staff, participating fully in the planning, development, and implementation of rural development and assistance programs. Remote: No

Duties

Provided support to major projects and programs. Review administrative regulations, procedures and policy directives to determine applicable to the office/ division. Prepares periodic statistical reports based on available records. Supports the development of staffing plans, employee development, and organizational design by tracking such data as turnover, hiring etc. May perform receptionist duties including answering the phone, greeting/ directing/ accompany visitors to the office, etc

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 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. For the GS-07 level: Applicants must have one (1) year if specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level or it non-federal equivalent that demonstrates: providing a variety of administrative services in support of functional activities; assisting supervisors by participating in the planning, directing, and coordinating of the procedural and administrative management work; independently conducting special or one-time reviews of administrative matters; establishes priorities, assigns suspense items, and monitors through completion; responsible to oversee potential problems relating to leave, overtime and timekeeping and services as an office manager in support of a variety administrative functions to include travel, property communication and office software needs (word processing, spreadsheets, record keeping, etc.). NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0344 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

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Shavon Johnson
• Email: [email protected]