USDA Rural Development Hiring for Administrative Officer at Bozeman, MT Full Time

This position is located in an Area/State Office in USDA/Rural Development (RD). The incumbent provides support on a variety of issues that cross program and administrative lines. Develops/collaborates on administrative aspects of policies, operating procedures, projects, and systems necessary for the overall management and administration of State Office Programs. The incumbent provides expert advice and recommendations for actions on highly sensitive issues.

Remote/Virtual~ No

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Duties

• Serves as an advisor on business management and administrative matters involving human resources management, contracting and procurement, comprehensive budget and fiscal management, management analysis and general administrative functions.
• 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.
• Carries out special projects and initiatives, related to State operations. Conducts studies and recommends ways to improve work methods, staff utilization, communication and overall productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of operations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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~ Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the 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.

For the GS-13 grade 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.

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

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional Information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), or Reemployment Priority List (RPL)~ Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.

To be eligible for appointment to this position, the new hire must be cleared to come on board once the results of the fingerprint check, review of the OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and the candidate’s Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) entries have been reviewed and determined to be satisfactory. This position requires a favorable credit check as part of the background investigation.

• If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.
• Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact~ USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).

This is a Bargaining Unit position under AFGE LOCAL 1585 Bargaining Unit 1947 and is therefore eligible for labor organization representation.

This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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Rural Development

1400 Independence Ave SW

Washington, DC 20250

US