This position is located in the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Cotton and Tobacco Program (CT), Classing Office and is responsible for operations including classification of cotton/collection and dissemination of cotton market news/statistical procedures incident to quality estimates of cotton production and establishment/maintenance of cooperative relations with cotton industry. The incumbent will provide support for program/clerical/office automation.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Reviews detailed transaction register reports from the Financial Management system to insure accountability of all revenues and expenditures. Assists with administrative problems and recommends solutions relating to personnel, space, property, equipment, and supplies. Assists with the maintenance of all records and files for the Classing Office including permanent records of identifying code numbers and various classing records. Assists and instructs seasonal employees in the use of information technology equipment, including the operation of input terminals. Receives applications for employment; interviews and assists in selection of applicants for seasonal employment. Liaisons with appropriate Human Resource contacts to answer inquiries.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male 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/
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Applicants must be qualified typists (40 WPM)
• This is a full-time seasonal position and guarantees 6 months of work per service year.

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-04 LEVEL: One year of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. OR Two years of education above high school. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. FOR THE GS-05 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-04 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Inputs data using electronic tracking system for workforce. Greets guests and directs telephone calls to appropriate staff member. Maintains administrative and operational records according to records schedule or established filing system. Uses electronic applications to request procurements, execute billing and collections, travel and time and attendance. Prepares operational and administrative reports for use by management. OR 4 years of education above high school Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. FOR THE GS-06 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Processes a wide variety of personnel documents requiring HR knowledge. Resolves routine employee inquiries related to pay, leave, time and attendance reporting, and travel. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-04/05 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. 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

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Marketing Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]