PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR (ASST STATE CONSERVATIONIST)

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-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-13 grade level). Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. This experience must include applying advanced knowledge of principles, concepts, practices and standards of natural conservation programs and knowledge of operating resources and programs to forge conservation resource partnership opportunities for addressing state-wide natural resource conservation issues. Examples of specialized experience include: Developing and maintaining partnerships with federal, legislative and private stakeholders at the regional, state and local level to bring together differing viewpoints and methodologies to achieve common conservation goals; Representing the agency in conferences and meetings Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-13 level. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 (opm.gov) 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 located in the Tennessee State Office on the staff of the State Conservationist Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), US Department of Agriculture (USDA). The incumbent serves as a State Coordinator in promoting and fostering conservation partnerships and cooperative relationships with environmental groups and urban organizations with natural resources interests in order to advance the NRCS mission.