The incumbent works under the direction and leadership of the Conservation Chief of Staff and is responsible for providing leadership, management, evaluation, and technical assistance to deputy area staff. This position is located in the Conservation Branch, National Headquarters as the Assistant to the Chief of Staff. This recruitment is for a TEMPORARY PROMOTION not to exceed 1 year. Please see Additional Information section for more details.

Duties

Interpret regulations to ensure statutory compliance. Determine program trends which may affect the current policies. Provide subject matter expert interpretation on laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide programmatic advice in the management of financial and personnel resources. Collaborate to make technical determinations on course of action to resolve issues. Provide strategic advice to senior leadership on mission related issues. Evaluate work requirements to determine goals and objectives. Evaluate program execution at subordinate staff levels.

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. 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-13 grade level for consideration for the GS-14 grade level). Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Serving as an expert on planning, analyzing, and evaluating major program changes that require regulatory action by the mission area; Developing plans and guidelines to resolve problems; Providing expert technical advice to management and program officials on the development of regulations; Ensuring operations conform to appropriate principals and standards. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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

Note: There is no education substitution for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level.

Contacts

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