This position is located in the Oklahoma State Office in USDA/Rural Development (RD). This vacancy announcement is open to current Rural Development State of Oklahoma employees only. This position is neither remote nor virtual. The employee will be expected to report in person to the assigned duty location.

Duties

Serves as an advisor on business management and administrative matters involving human resources management, contracting and procurement, comprehensive budget and fiscal management. Works with management officials to develop and implement position management and staffing plans Serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) monitoring performance and providing technical guidance to the contracting officer. May be responsible for the conflict of interest/financial disclosure reporting and ethics programs for the State. Maintains a copy of the contract and its modifications and inform the contracting officer of any problems or delays that might warrant contract modification or administrative action.

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.
• 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 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. Time in grade: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience in business management and administrative matters involving human resources management, contracting and procurement, budget, and fiscal management. Advises the manager in developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic planning for achieving the mission of the State Office. Analyzes reports on workload, by program and activities and advises management of trends. Carries out special projects and initiatives, related to the operations of the organization supported. Conducts studies and recommends way to improve work methods, staff utilization, communication, and overall productivity. Ensures the State operates efficiently and effectively in the areas of information technology (IT) planning, procurement, installation, maintenance, and physical security of IT equipment for the organization, as well as coordinating or providing IT training to all organization users. Supports the DSD regarding statewide office space matters, property and facilities management, records, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) functions, travel, fleet, safety, security, emergency management coordination and procurement activities. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0341 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-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

There is no education substitution for the GS-13 grade level.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Shavon Johnson
• Email: [email protected]