Job Summary

This position is located in a State Office in Salina, KS for Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The incumbent serves as State Program Manager, with a primary purpose of providing field office and interagency support in the implementation of assigned financial assistance and easement programs..

Major Duties

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: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level). Basic Education Requirement: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.;

OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered: In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered: Specialized Experience (GS-12 level): To qualify for the GS-12, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Examples of specialized experience for this position includes: Recommends and assists in the formulation and implementation of state policies related to assigned NRCS financial assistance and easement programs. Provides leadership in statewide quality assurance activities related to NRCS programs with emphasis on financial assistance programs. Analyzes problems associated with program delivery and subsequent contracting and recommends solutions. Serve as the principal NRCS contact for operational and contractual questions related to assigned financial assistance and easement programs to ensure that Field Offices receive consistent and timely information on updates to policy or implementation guidelines. Provides training through meetings, workshops, and onsite assistance to ensure effective and consistent delivery of assigned programs. Defines annual objectives for implementation of assigned programs and maintains tracking of program applications and obligations. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/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.

Pay Range

$76,720.00 - $99,741.00

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