This position is located in USDA, Rural Development Washington State Office. Incumbent serves as a key member of the State Director's staff, participating fully in the planning, development, and implementation of rural development and assistance programs. This is NOT a Remote position, incumbent will be required to report to Washington State Office.

Duties

Serves as a project advisor and expert to RD staff in working with supported communities, which may include on-site-technical assistance. Performs project management for assigned area(s) to effectively plan, coordinate, schedule, set priorities, and map timelines for complex multiregional projects or initiatives. Develops innovative approaches and training for field staff to better target RD assistance to high poverty and underserved communities. Provides research, case studies, practical models, and other examples of community economic development tools for the purpose of improving CED engagement by RD staff. Conducts studies and surveys and coordinates the identification of specific and common state and local rural 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 specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS-12: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11, or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrate: Experience in work which provided a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of community economic development strategies. Experience using broad and seasoned judgment in working with government agencies, rural communities, business and economic development organizations and non-profit entities to identify opportunities for development. Experience in developing plans and programs, including budgets, to support community projects. Experience evaluating the general economic and financial conditions that affect the success of rural communities. For the GS-13: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12, or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience in work which provided a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of community economic development strategies. Experience using broad and seasoned judgment in working with government agencies, rural communities, business and economic development organizations and non-profit entities to identify opportunities for development. Experience in developing plans and programs, including budgets, to support community projects. Experience evaluating the general economic and financial conditions that affect the success of rural communities. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the 0301 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-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

There is no education substitution for the GS-12/GS-13 grade level.Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only.
Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Katherine Brevard
• Phone: 202-720-0075
• Email: [email protected]