About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in a State Office in USDA/Rural Development (RD).
QualificationsApplicants 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 the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. For the GS-13 level: 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 cognizant 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 cognizant 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. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 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.
Major DutiesServes as an advisor on business management and administrative matters involving human resources management, contracting and procurement, comprehensive budget and fiscal management.Provides advice and assistance on the allocation of staffing resources and position management structures in terms of type and level of positions needed to accomplish the mission.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.RequirementsYou 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/. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period depending on your appointment type, unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.