This position is in the Farm Service Agency, Arkansas State Office, Administrative Branch, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. About the position: Serves as assistant to the Deputy State Executive Director (SED) and staff advisor to the Deputy SED, State FSA Committee, District Directors, County Executive Directors (CED), and Farm Loan Managers on administrative management issues. A relocation incentive up to 25% may be authorized.

Duties

Plans and manages the administrative management program for the State Office and its subordinate County Offices, including management analysis, personnel management, automation, support services, budget and financial management. Assists the Deputy SED in planning and directing both administrative and program work of the office, advising the Deputy SED in highly complex and extremely sensitive matters and, in the absence of the Deputy SED, directs all State Office operations. Performing various personnel management functions within the State Office including developing position descriptions; participating in interviews with candidates for vacancies; providing input on selection decisions; and drafting performance plans. Determines County Office annual administrative fund requirements; develops and monitors salary and expense budget for State Office and County Office (Federal) travel; and maintains budgetary control of funds. Provides to State and County Offices or ensures the provision of a variety of support services such as property and supply management, procurement, space management, records and forms management, mail, payroll, travel, and motor vehicle services.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• 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/
• One year supervisor/manager probationary period, unless previously served.
• CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: If selected for this position you will be required to submit an Annual Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected, you will be sent instruction on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date 02/03/2025 of the announcement including specialized experience, as defined. Specialized experience for the GS-13 level: At least one full-time year (12 months) of administrative experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level of the Federal service or private sector that demonstrates experience planning, managing, executing, evaluating and facilitating the full range of administrative programs and operations such as contracting and procurement, management analysis, human resources management, budget and financial management and support services. In addition, experience includes developing and recommending detailed plans, goals and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of mission-oriented program(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Administrative Officer Series 0341 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, knowledge, and skills 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

THE SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION IS NOT QUALIFYING FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL.

Contacts

• Address Farm Service Agency 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Jennifer Falkner
• Email: jennifer.falkner@usda.gov