This position is located USDA, Agricultural Research Service, Headquarters, Office of National Programs, Office of the Associate Administrator with one vacancy in Beltsville, MD. In this position, you will implement records management policies and procedures; manage the Agency's Central Files; manage automated filing and correspondence control systems; control incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence; and prepare special reports.

Duties

Reviews draft correspondence to ensure the information provided is appropriate and that content is professional, grammatically correct, and follows ARS style; coordinates review and signature by the Office of the Administrator. Directs and participates in maintaining current (working) files and closed files. Provides recommendations for modifying automated tracking and control systems and policies addressing staff accountability, user access, and staff file use. Oversees courier pickup of all RUSH/PRIORITY mail and ensures mail drivers keep to posted schedule.

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.
• 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/.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.

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. GS-08: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-08 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience proof-reading official correspondence ensuring proper grammar and formatting standards; managing and coordinating an organization's official files or records; and advising on procedures or documentation requirements for projects or programs. Applicants must be able to type 40 words per minute. 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 Research Service 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Tiara McGhee
• Phone: 256-694-8980
• Email: [email protected]