Program Support Specialist (State Training Coordinator)

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS-9 level: Specialized Experience: One full time year (12 months) of specialized experience, equivalent to GS-7 level in the Federal Service or comparable experience not gained through Federal Service, that includes performing the following duties: Providing staff assistance, analytical, and management expertise in support of the specified organizational area; and Coordinating schedules and representation responsibilities including coordinating leave, travel, timecards, and other administrative services. OR Education Substitution: Two full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master’s, or equivalent graduate degree (LLB, JD, LLM, Ph.D., etc.), from an accredited college or university with a major in human resources, social or behavioral sciences, or in such fields as business or public administration or industrial management, psychology, labor relations, education; 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. For the GS-11 level: Specialized Experience: You must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Examples of specialized experience include: Analyzing internal office workflow and establishing procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations; Coordinating and scheduling appointments, meetings, telephone calls, conference space and travel for others; Determining the nature of inquiries and providing guidance on organizational policy and programs; Provide recommendations to identified conflicts and competing interests within the office to ensure the agency’s continuous success; OR Education Substitution: Three full academic years of progressively higher level graduate education or master’s, or equivalent graduate degree (LLB, JD, LLM, Ph.D., etc.), from an accredited college or university with a major in human resources, social or behavioral sciences, or in such fields as business or public administration or industrial management, psychology, labor relations, education; 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. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. 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 at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a staff support specialist providing program support and performing assignments, projects or studies related to the programs and activities surrounding the National Service Delivery Team, NSDT, and Financial Management Resources programs.