This position is located in a State Area Office, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The primary purpose of the position is to perform administrative support functions pertaining to correspondence management, budget, purchasing, human resources, timekeeping, travel, and related administrative areas for the State Area Office.

Duties

Assists in preparing the Area operating budget for the fiscal year and ensures compliance with agency and state budget requirements. Schedules meetings, prepares agendas, makes arrangements for meeting facilities and notifies participants of schedule changes. Assists in the review of vehicular accidents involving government vehicles in the area, ensuring the proper forms are completed and forwarded to appropriate action personnel in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Establishes, organizes, and maintains a filing system of official material and records; disposes material in accordance with prescribed procedures; maintains an inventory of technical material, which is provided upon request to field offices. Provides administrative guidance and training to area employees on agency operating procedures and requirements.

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 including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience for GS-06: To qualify for the GS-06 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as PROVIDING A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF A BUSINESS OR PROGRAM OFFICE, ASSISTING WITH PROVIDING TIMEKEEPING SERVICES, AND PURCHASING OFFICE SUPPLIES. Specialized Experience for GS-07: To qualify for the GS-07 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as PROVIDING A VARIETY OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF A BUSINESS OR PROGRAM OFFICE, PROVIDING TIMEKEEPING SERVICES, PURCHASING OFFICE SUPPLIES, AND REVIEWING INCOMING AND OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-06 or GS-07 level. 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=Group-Standards 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

Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-06 or GS-07 level.

Contacts

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