This position is in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), Natural Resources and Conservation Service (NRCS), Science and Technology (S&T) Deputy Area. The primary purpose of the work is to serve as the Administrative and Program Support to provide staff assistance, analytical and management expertise in support of the S&T Centers, Divisions Directors.

Duties

Serves as the central point of contact to provide administrative and office management support throughout the agency. Establishes, organizes, and maintains a filing system of official material and records; disposes material in accordance with prescribed procedures. Provides administrative guidance, updates, and retrieval of information associated with training, travel, and technical reports. Exercises control over the agency calendar for appointments, meetings, engagements, and conferences. Provides guidance and training personnel on operating procedures and guidelines to ensure administrative responsibilities are met.

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/.

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. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Please note that this job opportunity announcement is only open to current Career/Career-Conditional employees of the FPAC, CTAP/RPL eligibles, and Farm Service Agency permanent county employees. If you do not possess this status, you will not receive consideration. Time In Grade Requirement: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 level. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No Award or General Adjustment SF-50's will be accepted). Applicants must meet the following in order to be considered: TYPING REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position, you must have a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute. You must self-certify your typing speed. AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: GS-07 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-07 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include: Maintaining a program filing/case system and adhering to filing requirements; Utilizing computer software to process internal and external correspondence throughout the agency; Assisting in the preparation and processing of travel authorizations and local travel claims for reimbursements; and Assisting with the preparation and review of technical reports, correspondence, and presentations. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) GS-08 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-08 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include: Processing and monitoring directives, policies, procedures, and guidelines; Assisting with preparing budgetary information by ensuring its accuracy and conformance to requirements and financial objectives; Preparing and processing travel authorizations and local travel claims for reimbursements; Organizing workshops, conferences, staff meetings, and training sessions; and Assisting in the facilitation of relocation services for employees. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) GS-09 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include: Processing and monitoring inquiries, directives, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines to ensure the office environment is informed; Managing travel authorizations and local travel claims for reimbursements; Facilitating relocation services for employees. Presenting at workshops, conferences, staff meetings, and training sessions on diverse topics; and Formulating budgetary information by ensuring its accuracy and conformance to requirements and financial objectives. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) The OPM Qualification Standards for this position can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/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.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Midwest Services Branch
• Phone: 8164265706
• Email: [email protected]