The incumbent serves as a Data Technician with responsibility for the collecting, compiling, tabulating and summarizing of High Volume Instrument (HVI) classing data as well as manual classing data from all cotton classers and HVIs in the various classing offices. The incumbent is responsible for the generation and distribution of reports, tables, charts, and related data analysis for all types and forms of HVI and manual classing services performed by the Cotton Program.

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: Coordinates the compilation, tabulation, and summarization of daily, weekly, and annual records of all cotton classers and HVIs in the various classing offices. Summary reports are posted and maintained by the incumbent on a network server which is accessible to all managers throughout the Cotton Program. Uses spreadsheets, databases and statistical programs in order to develop, evaluate and present data to management that is readily understood. Conducts all necessary data and reporting work for the numerous studies and special projects performed within the Division.

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.
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• 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.

Qualifications

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: Queries databases to develop ad hoc queries on the various Program databases. Maintains and tracks records, including daily receipts. Prepares written and oral communications that is impartial, and that differences of other employees and clients are respected. 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: Interprets procedures, practices, and regulatory guidelines to independently perform a wide variety of duties associated with Program instructions. Administers all statistical work for numerous studies and special projects performed within the Division. Utilizes spreadsheets, databases, and statistical programs to develop, evaluate and present data and present data. 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-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

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

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]