This position is located in the Mid-Western Regional Office of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Through the Agency's programs, FNS provides children and needy families with access to nutrition and a more healthful lifestyle. The Regional Office is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the Federal nutrition assistance programs administered by State agencies and tribal organizations.

Duties

Leads the team in identifying and distributing work with consideration for workflow, skill level and expertise in order to accomplish assigned tasks leading to team products Manages the procurement life-cycle from the establishment of requirements through contract administration. Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Maintains the Regional telecommunications program, mail program, space utilization, real property program, GSA fleet and office equipment, and regional continuity of operations plan. Train regional staff on travel/procurement/time and attendance system requirements and various travel/procurement topics through formal and informal presentations.

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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.

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: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). You must include an SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one) that supports meeting this requirement with your application package. To qualify for the GS-13: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 in the Federal and or Public Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Organizing and planning administrative assignments that support internal government office operations such as those that involve telecommunications, space management, inventory management, fleet management, and records management; Providing technical assistance on administrative processes and automated administrative systems to customers; and Processing and fulfilling requests for supplies and services in accordance with government acquisition regulations. 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 substitution of education for this position at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Food and Nutrition Service 77 West Jackson Blvd 20th Floor Chicago, IL 60604 US
• Name: FNS HR Support
• Phone: 844-208-2364
• Email: [email protected]