This position is located in the Small Business Administration, Office of Field Operations - Region VIII in Casper, WY. The Outreach and Marketing Specialist will work with assigned groups, organizations and partners whose constituents, and/or member may benefit from the use of SBA programs and services.

Duties

With assistance build and maintain a local network of collaborative partnerships: economic development practitioners in Federal, state, regional and local government, chambers of commerce, business and trade associations, financial institutions, educational institutions and civic/community organizations. Participate in representing the SBA at a variety of public functions through outreach/presentations/trainings in order to educate the small business, lender and contracting community and media about SBA programs and services, and other small business-relevant topics. Participate in or lead less complex projects to accomplish outreach events and will be expected to collaborate with others on the team and other resources to ensure that the projects are successful. With assistance conducts training in alignment with organizational policies and goals. Assist in conducting program evaluations, as well as monitoring awardee performance, ensuring that grantees comply with terms and conditions of award. Performs other duties as assigned. This position is developmental to GS-11, and in that developmental capacity utilizes the basic knowledge learned and applies to the regular and recurring less difficult OMS work in the District office, referring the complex to a higher-level OMS. Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level, and recommendation by the position's supervisor. Local market duties will be assigned based on strengths of applicant and need of district.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must successfully complete a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• A valid driver's license (VDL) is required for the position.

Qualifications

GS-09: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public sector that includes ALL of the following: Marketing through outreach, training, and education to various organizations; and Participating in outreach, training, presentations and education on a variety of business management and financial management topics; and Providing support to senior staff to maintain alliances and partnerships with a variety of partners. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's Qualifications web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1100/general-business-and-industry-series-1101b/ 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. TIME-IN-GRADE: If you are a current career or career-conditional federal employee applying for promotion under Merit Promotion you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks in positions at the next level lower than the position being filled All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on 03/20/2024.

Education

Education may be substituted for experience for this position.

If you do not meet the specialized experience requirements, you may also qualify with education. You MUST submit transcripts (official or unofficial) with this application if you wish to qualify based on education.

GS-09: Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent degree related to the position being filled (e.g. business, finance, accounting), or 2 years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You must submit transcripts (official or unofficial) to support this option. If selected, official transcripts will be required.

Combination of Experience and Education:
GS-09: Combination of education and experience as specified above. For example, an applicant who has 1.0 full year of Masters level education (i.e. 50% of education required) and 6 months of creditable specialized experience (i.e. 50% of the required experience) would equal 100% of the required experience for the position.

APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: 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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Verify School accreditation. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** 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. *** For further information, click on: Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address Office of Field Operations - Region VIII 721 19th Street Suite 400 Denver, CO 80202 US
• Name: Tiffany Maddox
• Email: [email protected]