Summary This position is in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), Natural Resources and Conservation Service (NRCS), Science and Technology (S&T) Deputy Area. The primary purpose of the work is to serve as the Administrative and Program Support to provide staff assistance, analytical and management expertise in support of the S&T Centers, Divisions Directors. Responsibilities Serves as the central point of contact to provide administrative and office management support throughout the agency. Establishes, organizes, and maintains a filing system of official material and records; disposes material in accordance with prescribed procedures. Provides administrative guidance, updates, and retrieval of information associated with training, travel, and technical reports. Exercises control over the agency calendar for appointments, meetings, engagements, and conferences. Provides guidance and training personnel on operating procedures and guidelines to ensure administrative responsibilities are met. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Please note that this job opportunity announcement is only open to current Career/Career-Conditional employees of the FPAC, CTAP/RPL eligibles, and Farm Service Agency permanent county employees. If you do not possess this status, you will not receive consideration. Time In Grade Requirement: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 level. One year at the GS-08 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. (Please submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No Award or General Adjustment SF-50's will be accepted). Applicants must meet the following in order to be considered: TYPING REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position, you must have a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute. You must self-certify your typing speed. AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: GS-07 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-07 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include: Maintaining a program filing/case system and adhering to filing requirements; Utilizing computer software to process internal and external correspondence throughout the agency; Assisting in the preparation and processing of travel authorizations and local travel claims for reimbursements; and Assisting with the preparation and review of technical reports, correspondence, and presentations. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) GS-08 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-08 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include: Processing and monitoring directives, policies, procedures, and guidelines; Assisting with preparing budgetary information by ensuring its accuracy and conformance to requirements and financial objectives; Preparing and processing travel authorizations and local travel claims for reimbursements; Organizing workshops, conferences, staff meetings, and training sessions; and Assisting in the facilitation of relocation services for employees. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) GS-09 Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include: Processing and monitoring inquiries, directives, policies, procedures, and/or guidelines to ensure the office environment is informed; Managing travel authorizations and local travel claims for reimbursements; Facilitating relocation services for employees. Presenting at workshops, conferences, staff meetings, and training sessions on diverse topics; and Formulating budgetary information by ensuring its accuracy and conformance to requirements and financial objectives. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) The OPM Qualification Standards for this position can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 Additional Information Locality Pay: The salary for each location may vary depending on locality. Locality tables may be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/. 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. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. This position is eligible for telework within the local commuting area of the position and other flexible work arrangements. Current USDA policy includes telework for an 8 hour work day, 4 days per week; other flexibilities are possible dependent upon availability and/or the position and its associated duties. Employee participation is at the discretion of the supervisor. PLEASE NOTE: In the interest of filling these positions as efficiently as possible, we are requiring the following: If called for an interview, applicants must be available to interview within 3 business days of being contacted. If a tentative job offer is extended, selectee will have 2 business days in which to accept or decline. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized; Management may authorize superior qualifications & enhanced annual leave for applicants who are deemed to be highly qualified.