This position is located in the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Deputy Chief for Programs (DCP) Financial Programs Assistance Division (FAPD) on the Projects Branch. The Projects Branch manages national policy for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG), Wetland Mitigation Banking program (WMBP), and the Voluntary Public Access (VPA) program. The incumbent serves as Program Analyst and is supervised by the Projects Branch Chief.

Duties

Provides a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness and complex administrative processes/systems pertinent to the streamlining of key Farm Bill program operations. Develops and conducts comprehensive studies of program operation efficiency and productivity. Analyzes programmatic requirements to develop program and/or administrative reporting systems, including the systems specifications, data gathering and analytical techniques, and systems evaluation methodology. Supports financial management duties for the RCPP program including project allocations, agreement reviews, and contracts managed by the Projects Branch.

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/.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle operator's license for the type of vehicle(s) operated to perform the duties of this position.

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 USDA. If you do not possess this status, you will not receive consideration. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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). 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 in which you are applying: Specialized Experience at the GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service that included: Planning, evaluating and analyzing programmatic aspects of agency operations, ensuring efficient delivery of USDA Farm Bill administrative operations; Leading and coordinating the collection, analysis, interpretation, streamlining, and documentation of program and business requirements from designated subject matter teams nationwide; and Streamlining technical and financial assistance activities of NRCS and relevant information technology projects. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience.) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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. 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

Education

There is no education that is qualifying at this grade level.

Contacts

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