The incumbent provides technical advice to management and program officials on the interpretation of regulations and guidelines and their application to complex problems. The work impacts the structure and processes of management and program operations ensuring operations conform to appropriate principals and standards, provides the required degree of internal controls, meets compliance and reproting rerquirements that directly affect program goals and objectives.

Duties

Initiates and formulates the execution of policy and procedures and directives for implementation and interprets regulations to ensure statutory compliance. Participates in planning sessions and discussions of innovative ways to carry out assigned programs and new programs. Researches and identifies existing program concepts and techniques. Monitors activities identified for special interest to keep leadership informed of developments through conferences and briefing papers. Researches and investigates existing business management practices for application to agency and program operations. Uses skills to study work methods, administrative and business guidelines, procedures, work assignments, delegations of authority, management controls, information, and documentation systems. Documents findings of studies and prepares recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, and organizational changes. Develops strategies and initiatives designed to conduct research and analyze data outcomes and outputs related to programs, workforce and organizational development.

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.
• 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. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. (e.g. one year at the GS-9 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level) and (e.g. one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level). Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Performing duties in support of a variety of business operations, administrative services, and/or management support programs and functions (e.g. leasing, information technology, procurement, purchasing, agreements, access control, training); Gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues and/or participating in activities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations in support of organizational program objectives; Using automated systems and databases to accomplish work activities, prepare spreadsheets, manipulate data and produce analysis reports and spreadsheets. OR Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-11 level: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 year(s) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a degree or LL.M., if related; OR Combination of Education and Experience: A 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. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Examples of specialized experience include:Managing or overseeing a variety of business operations, administrative services, and/or management support programs and functions (e.g. leasing, information technology, procurement, purchasing, agreements, access control, training); Analyzing administrative program functions, processes and data to determine the effectiveness, efficiency and accountability of programs and/or work operations; Presenting findings and making recommendations for new methods, management processes, policies, guidance and/or controls to streamline procedures; Using strategic planning to define and align organizational plans with strategic goals, performance goals, and/or performance measures; Identifying procedural problems in program operations and preparing presentations or reports with findings and recommendations to improve program and management performance to senior management. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Management and Program Analysis Series 0343 (opm.gov) 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: Veronica McRoy
• Email: [email protected]