This position is with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and works in a State Office within the Management and Strategy organization. The incumbent serves as an Administrative Program Specialist on the Management and Strategy staff. This position will be an administrative manager responsible for management the training programs for the state of NRCS Oregon. This is not a remote position. This position will be located in Portland or one of the NRCS Offices within the state of OR.

Duties

Creates and implements new methods for coordinating the administrative work of a complex organization with centralized and decentralized organizational offices requiring complicated administrative controls to accomplish the work of the organization. Based on knowledge of administrative practices, implements procedures designed to improve administrative effectiveness. Oversees the administrative activities to ensure accuracy for procedural compliance and that all required tasks are being performed correctly. Oversees the state training program and employee development. Incumbent interprets established and pertinent regulations and organizational policies, management principles, administrative rules, and staffing guidelines. Develops and maintains computer spreadsheets, databases, and other software to monitor NRCS operations. Monitors resource allocations and makes recommendation based on funding. Provides analysis of historic and current allocation and spending trends. Reviews and recommends changes to operational procedures and provides technical assistance to employees throughout the organization.

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.
• Duty location is Portland, OR; may be negotiable within the state of Oregon. Applicants interested in duty locations not specifically listed on the announcement are encouraged to communicate location availability during the interview stage.

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: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled (e.g. one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level, one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level). Specialized Experience for the GS-11 grade level: To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as providing administrative and technical support to management on workforce management activities; and experience analyzing and evaluating administrative policies and programs, including training programs and employee development, to improve organizational management, training, and programmatic efficiency and effectiveness. . OR; Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience: For the GS-11 level: 3 full year(s) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Human Resources, Social or Behavioral Sciences or in such fields as Business or Public Administration or Industrial Management, Psychology, Labor Relations degree, or any other field directly related to the position to be filled. OR; Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience for the GS-12 grade level: To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as performing assignments and studies related to administrative business operations and programs, specifically training program and employee development ; Analyzing, creating, and implementing new methods for coordinating the administrative work of an organization; Resolving complex administrative program issues or problems; performing management analysis to include human resources management, training program management, and budget and financial management. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: 0301 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

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

You must submit a copy of your transcripts to include course number, title, completion and grade. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If a relevant course is not clearly qualifying (e.g. special topic, seminar, research, thesis, obscure or misleading course title, etc.), please submit an official course syllabi and/or detailed course description from the university/college for that particular course to ensure you are properly evaluated. Please note that qualifications determinations are based solely on the information submitted for each particular vacancy announcement.

Important: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. Click on this link for more information.

Failure to provide all of the required documents/information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Contacts

• Address Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Amy Scott
• Email: [email protected]