The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Business Manager in the office of the State Conservationist (STC), within the state office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS, LA), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The incumbent provides supervision, direction, and management of a subordinate staff consisting of the Financial Resources Specialist, the Business Services Specialist and other professional, administrative, or clerical positions as allocated in the state office.

Duties

Oversees and coordinates efforts to integrate and link conservation strategy with the planning, allocation, utilization, and evaluation of financial and other resources. Presents information to the State Leadership Team (SLT) on linkages between utilization of financial resources and conservation outcomes Establishes the annual budget for state office training activities. Participates in developing strategic and business plans to ensure the state continues to meet the mission responsibilities of the NRCS.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 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-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-13 grade level). Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications Requirement to be considered: Specialized Experience: To qualify 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. This experience must include experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience includes: Reviewing and assessing performance and accountability of conservation programs and operations, including tracking and reporting on progress in achieving goals and objectives. Overseeing and coordinating 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 agency. Coordinating and collaborating with managers and staff to ensure integration of conservation strategy, resource management, and business services with other programs and activities within the state. Presenting information to the State Leadership Team (SLT) on linkages between utilization of financial resources and conservation outcomes. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-13 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Submission of transcripts is welcomed, not required.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Jason Bell
• Email: [email protected]