The incumbent is responsible for conducting studies of financial operations, programs and organizations; developing metrics to assess program performance; developing criteria to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of program activities; and recommending improvements to planning processes, performance and organizational effectiveness.

Duties

Under the direction of the Area Program Specialist (APS) provides support in Farm Bill Program contracting, the use of ProTracts software, program payment processing and quality assurance oversight of the performance results system. Provides assistance for the coordination, organization and leadership of Farm Bill Conservation Programs at the Area and Field Office levels. Serve as Resource Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Assists with area level staff to schedule and complete all aspects of the program portion of the Field Office Quality Assurance reviews. Assists APS in maintaining database on contract applications, rankings, funding levels and new contracts with obligated funds. Assists APS in reviewing proposed policy in the programs area and helps prepare necessary comments to the state level. Communicate with the field offices to assist with problems regarding eligibility and completes documentation required in order for contracts to be funded. Assists APS in providing recommendations for all program contract modifications, cancellations and terminations to the ASTC-FO. Assists in identifying training needs for field personnel on program related subjects.

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/.
• 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 specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (i.e., one year at the GS-07 grade level for consideration for the GS-09 grade level; one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level). Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include performing staff administrative analytical and evaluative work related to program operations, management and organizational efficiency and productivity. Examples of specialized experience include: Performing assignments, projects or studies related to administrative business operations and programs; Analyzing and evaluating (on a quantitative or qualitative basis) the effectiveness of program operations in meeting established goals and objectives; Coordinating management analysis studies with business operation programs, goals and objectives OR Education: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR 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. For the GS-11 level: To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include performing staff administrative analytical and evaluative work related to program operations, management and organizational efficiency and productivity. Examples of specialized experience include: Performing assignments, projects or studies related to administrative business operations and programs; Gathering and analyzing organizational data to recommend improvements to planning processes, performance, or organizational effectiveness and efficiency; Producing analysis reports and spreadsheets to support business operations OR Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university OR 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. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN 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: Taquella Green
• Phone: 919-376-8838
• Email: [email protected]