Administrative Support Specialist (Program Specialist)

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 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 (e.g. one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level, one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level). Specialized Experience for the GS-11 grade level: 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. For this position, specialized experience is defined as providing administrative and technical support to management on workforce management activities; and experience analyzing and evaluating administrative policies and programs to improve management and programmatic efficiency and effectiveness. OR; Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience: For the GS-11 level: 3 full year(s) of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LL.M., if related in Human Resources, Social or Behavioral Sciences or in such fields as Business or Public Administration or Industrial Management, Psychology, Labor Relations degree, or any other field directly related to the position to be filled. 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 for the GS-12 grade level: 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. For this position, specialized experience is defined as performing assignments and studies related to administrative business operations and programs; Analyzing, creating, and implementing new methods for coordinating the administrative work of an organization; Resolving complex administrative program issues or problems; Performing management analysis to include human resources management, and budget and financial management. Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-12 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: 0301 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.
This position is with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and works in a State Office within the Management and Strategy organization. The incumbent serves as an Administrative Program Specialist on the Management and Strategy staff. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a staff specialist performing assignments, projects or studies related to administrative business operations and programs.