This position will serve as the Supervisory Business Manager in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), California State Office. The incumbent has responsibility for managing a unit within the state that is responsible for integrating conservation strategy/planning and financial, personnel, and business administrative services necessary to deliver on the mission of state, field and area offices.

Duties

Supervises and directs various business operations and support functions such as: agency budget, personnel, acquisitions, grants and agreements, leasing and fleet management, FOIA, Ethics Officer and safety leadership. Oversees and coordinates efforts to integrate and link conservation strategy with the planning, allocation, utilization, and evaluation of financial and other resources necessary to accomplish the mission responsibilities of the state and the NRCS. Exercises responsibility for reviewing and assessing performance and accountability of conservation programs and operations. Coordinates the planning, requesting, approval, allocation, and utilization of financial resources for the state, supervising the efforts of the Financial Resources Specialist. Coordinates and collaborates with managers and staff to ensure integration of conservation strategy, resource management, and business services with other programs and activities within the state. as necessary,

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.
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• 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.
• Position has a Confidential Financial Disclosure (Form OGE-450) requirement. If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, and specialized experience 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 (e.g. one year at the GS-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-13 grade level; one year at the GS-13 grade level for consideration at the GS-14 grade level. Specialized Experience Requirement: For the GS-13 Level: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Integrating conservation strategy with the planning, allocation, utilization, and evaluation of financial and other resources; Assessing the performance and accountability of conservation programs and operations; Coordinating roll-outs of conservation, business or administrative initiatives with the senior leadership team and staff; and directing locally-based administrative support services. For the GS-14 Level: You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Providing supervision, direction, oversight, and management to natural resource conservation strategy/planning and financial staff within an organization. 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.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Nicole Bell
• Phone: 202-692-5310
• Email: [email protected]