This position is located in the State Office of Montpelier, Vermont or Concord, New Hampshire in USDA/Rural Development (RD). The 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 position is neither remote, nor virtual. The employee will be expected to report in person to the assigned duty location.

Duties

Provide expertise in community economic development strategies in rural areas in collaboration with other staff and devises technical assistance strategies to resolve challenges. Serve as a specialist regarding tribal sovereignty and the history, government processes, tribal courts and laws of tribes. Review community strategic plans, annual reports, and other indicators to assess progress of communities. Provide research, case studies, practical models, and other examples of community economic development tools for the purpose of improving community economic development engagement by rural development staff. Conduct studies and surveys and coordinate the identification of specific and common state and local rural development concerns, needs, problems and opportunities.

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. Resume that includes:1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year); title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) other qualifications. For GS-12 Grade Level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: experience working closely with federal agencies, state legislative bodies, state agencies, federally recognized tribes and organizations, and the private sector in developing and implementing comprehensive rural development strategies and programs to assure optimum economic development and opportunities in rural communities. Applicants must demonstrate experience with; developing field-based community economic development strategies; analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of various funding programs; coordination and partnership development on a variety of federal, state and local development programs related to rural community economic development. Preparing small or standard rate studies for municipal utilities, hospitals, schools, or public safety, for investment purposes or similar work; reviewing and examining feasibility studies and business plans proposals; or evaluating and applying business structures and economic factors. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level. For GS-13 Grade Level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: experience working closely with federal agencies, state legislative bodies, state agencies, federally recognized tribes and organizations, and the private sector in developing and implementing comprehensive rural development strategies and programs to assure optimum economic development and opportunities in rural communities. Applicants must demonstrate experience with; developing field-based community economic development strategies; analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of various funding programs; coordination and partnership development on a variety of federal, state and local development programs related to rural community economic development. Experience evaluating the general economic and financial conditions that affect the success of rural communities. Experience using of broad and seasoned judgment in working with government agencies, rural communities, and business enterprises to identify opportunities for development. Experience in developing budgets to support community projects. Experience evaluating the general economic and financial conditions that affect the success of rural communities. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 grade level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-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

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: Barbara Rivera
• Email: [email protected]