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Natural Resources Conservation Service Administrative Support Assistant in United States

Summary This position is located on the State Resource Conservationist Staff, Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia. The incumbent is responsible for providing administrative support to the office. Responsibilities relate primarily to financial management, purchasing, leasing, and contract management services. Other duties include office management. This position is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Responsibilities Serves as timekeeper for the state and is responsible for verifying the time and attendance information that has been entered into WebTA timekeeping system. Prepares and/or reviews travel authorizations and vouchers for all state employees via CONCUR. Assists with the preparation of agreements (contribution, cooperative, operational) and other fund-obligating documents as needed, by direct communication with Conservation Partners, Program Technical Contact and Grants and Agreements division staff. Initiates personnel actions as instructed by the supervisor, including preparation of forms SF-52 and associated documentation (position description updates, etc.) to be submitted through the Employee care Center (ECC) for action. Assists new staff with Information Technology (IT) needs and coordinating access to USDA network through the submission of proper forms (e.g. NRCS-IRM-003, AD-1143). Purchases supplies, equipment and services through Office Max, GSA Advantage, and open market procedures such as blanket purchase agreements, or government purchase card within delegated authority. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. 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-06 Specialized Experience: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Establishing and maintain tracking records and files; Assisting with procuring supplies, equipment; Assisting with making travel arrangements for staff; and Utilizing an automated timekeeping system to report time and attendance information. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) GS-07 Specialized Experience: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Utilizing computer programs to produce a variety of correspondence, documents, spreadsheets, and reports; Assisting with procuring supplies, equipment, and services for an organization; Utilizing an automated timekeeping system to report time and attendance information; and Tracking and reporting budgetary information and status of funds. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) GS-08 Specialized Experience: One or more full-time years (12-months) of specialized work experience, equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service, performing the following duties: Utilizing computer programs to produce a variety of correspondence, documents, spreadsheets, and reports; Assisting with procuring supplies, equipment, and services for an organization; Providing guidance and training to employees on timekeeping, leave regulations, and policy; Tracking and reporting budgetary information and status of funds; and Communicating information to field staff through periodic meetings and/or trainings. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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. 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 Education Additional Information 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 may be eligible for telework within the local commuting area of the position and other flexible work arrangements. 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. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the USDA with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Agency has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ctap

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