Job Summary

This position is a Program staff position assigned to the Assistant State Conservationist for Programs, located at the in the State Conservationist's Office, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Office, in Warwick, Rhode Island. The incumbent is responsible for providing support for all Conservation Programs in Rhode Island and is the primary Program Manager for one or more Financial Assistance Programs.

Major Duties

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement 0401 series:

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. 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: To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must providing technical guidance, training, and assistance for conservation planning delivery. Examples of specialized experience include working cooperatively with other staff members to coordinate support to field offices to deliver programs in the most efficient and effective manner possible; working cooperatively with National Program Specialists in coordinating efforts, managing program funding, and responding to requests for information; providing input for budget discussions to programs and the State Office management team on program utilization and opportunities. OR Three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D degree or Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university with a major field of study in dairy science, agricultural marketing, domestic agricultural development, farm management, agronomy, or other agricultural specialty areas. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of graduate-level education and experience, as described above, may be used to qualify for this position. This combination must have equipped you with the necessary knowledge and/or experience to successfully perform the duties of this position. Combinations of experience and education must total at least 100% as outlined in OPM Qualifications policy. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is: providing statewide technical guidance, training, and assistance for conservation planning delivery and planner certification. Examples of specialized experience include working cooperatively with other staff members to coordinate support to field offices to deliver programs in the most efficient and effective manner possible; working cooperatively with National Program Specialists in coordinating efforts, managing program funding, and responding to requests for information; providing input for budget discussions to programs and the State Office management team on program utilization and opportunities; developing manual supplements, bulletins and other guidance documents as appropriate. 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/#url=GS-PROFExperience 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

$69,016.00 - $107,542.00

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