This position is located at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) California. The primary purpose of the position is to provide management analysis support to the Assistant State Conservationist, Management & Strategy (M&S, ASTC).

Duties

Interacts with members of the State Leadership Team to analyze complex functions, processes, and data pertaining to the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of a variety of programs within the State. Advises on the type and extent of information systems needed to effectively and efficiently manage programs affecting the workforce, performance, and analyzes program and staffing trends/projections; and makes recommendations to leadership. Assists the State Leadership Team in designing and implementing business tools for use; writing instructions on the use of these tools; and providing subsequent training and technical support on their implementation. Tracks, analyzes, and runs report access control management. This includes validation of access to various systems; validation of separated users; and conducting Access Control Review to tracks logical access control management of systems. Managing personal and real property processes to ensure they are legally compliant. This includes tracking Leasing actions, personal property; working directly with the Property, personnel to ensure required documents are present and accurate.

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 time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, 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-9 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level). For the GS-11 level: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the Federal GS-9 level or higher, that has equipped me with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. For this position, specialized experience is defined as work performed in an office setting that is in or related to the work of this position. 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 Education Substitution: 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree; 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. For the GS-12 level: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the Federal GS-11 level or higher, that has equipped me with the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. For this position, specialized experience is defined as work performed in an office setting that is in or related to the work of this position. Examples of related 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: The OPM Qualification Standards for this position can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classificationqualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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: Nicole Bell
• Phone: 202-692-5310
• Email: [email protected]