This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) Mission Area is USDA's focal point for the nation's farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. The incumbent serves as the central point of contact for a wide range of administrative, office support, and clerical functions for the supervisor and others as assigned.

Duties

Serves as the central point of contact for a wide range of administrative, office support, and clerical functions for the supervisor and others as assigned. Provides program support to identify and resolve problems concerning assigned areas of responsibility. Keeps management officials updated on new capabilities and process improvements. Maintains comprehensive databases and responds to inquiries from sources internal and external to NRCS. Provides a full range of administrative and technical duties in support of all phases of the NRCS service-wide programs. Cross- references travel voucher claims with the National Finance Center monthly reports to verify payments.

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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: GS-07 Specialized Experience: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Maintaining program filing/case system, adhere to filing requirements, distribution of documents, and intake of completed reports; Preparing and processing travel audits and local travel claim for reimbursements; and Assuring accurate inventory of accountable and sensitive property/equipment. GS-08 Specialized Experience: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Processing and monitoring directives, policies, procedures, guidelines, and subscriptions to ensure the office environment is informed; Preparing and processing travel audits and local travel claim for reimbursements; Assuring accurate inventory of accountable and sensitive property/equipment; and Preparing property transfers, assigning to staff, and making recommendations for security of personal property. There is no education substitute for qualification. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) 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
• Email: [email protected]