This position is located in a State, Area or Field office, Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS), United States Department of Agricultural (USDA). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as secretary to the assigned organizational unit in the State Office, and to serve as the principal office administrative support position for the supervisor, related State Office staff and employees throughout the State.

Duties

Performs various duties in the areas of personnel, budget, timekeeping, travel, procurement, realty management and information processing. Serves as liaison with the administrative staff at the State Office or others on National Service Delivery Teams. Tracks suspense dates for Ag Learn, training, employee performance, awards, and other administrative actions. Serves as a timekeeper, verifies timesheets for accuracy and makes corrections as Maintains records of expenses and monitors/tracks the NRCS budget, allocations, and expenditures for travel, training, supplies, equipment, leases and vehicles.

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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: Specialized Experience at the GS-06: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences; preparing and reviewing outgoing correspondence to ensure proper format; and proofreading and editing correspondence and documents for correct grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and format. Specialized Experience at the GS-07: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Using software to create various documents, reports and correspondences; Screening all calls and routing important matters to managers; and assisting with procuring supplies, equipment, and services for an organization. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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. The OPM Qualification Standards for this position can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 8164265706
• Email: [email protected]