This position is located on the state office, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the Assistant State Conservationist (ASTC) for Management and Strategy staff. The position conducts detailed analysis of functions, processes, and data pertaining to the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of administrative programs and work operations in the state.

Duties

Provides input and recommendations for the State NRCS Quality Assurance Plan. This includes the development, training, and implementation of the plan. Assists the State Leadership Team designing and implementing business tools for use, writing instructions on the use of these tools, and providing subsequent training and technical support on the implementation. Analyzes program and staffing trends/projections and makes recommendations to the State Leadership Team. Conducts workload analysis or workforce planning and efforts. Assists the ASTC and other Leadership Team members and program personnel in managing the state's agreements and processes pertaining to agreements to ensure agreements are legally compliant with program rules and fund integrity.

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/.

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. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Please note that this job opportunity announcement is only open to current Career/Career-Conditional employees of the NRCS. If you do not possess this status, you will not receive consideration. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No Award or General Adjustment SF-50's will be accepted). MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: GS-12 Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service that included: Conducting studies and/or evaluations of a program to recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; Preparing reports and presentations that communicate identified deficiencies and proposed corrective actions; Utilizing a wide range of computer systems and office automation software to prepare spreadsheets, utilize databases, and produce reports; and Assisting staff with managing agreements and ensuring agreements comply with program rules. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Note: There is no education substitution at the GS-12 grade level. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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. The OPM Qualification Standards for this position can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 8164265706
• Email: [email protected]