BUSINESS SERVICES SPECIALIST
Company: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Location: Columbia
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary The incumbent of this position serves as the Business
Services Specialist within one of the Missouri Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) Assistant State
Conservationist-Management & Strategy(ASTC-M&S) unit, United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The incumbent performs a
wide variety of duties and assignments in support of business
operations and administrative services necessary to accomplish the
mission responsibilities of the State or Area office and the NRCS.
Responsibilities Provides support, and guidance in planning,
managing, coordinating, evaluating, and reporting on a variety of
business operations and locally-based administrative services.
Functions as the point of contact on various business operations
and administrative functions, including Civil Rights and Ethics,
Safety Officer, Wellness Ambassador, Freedom of Information
Act(FOIA) requests. Coordinates the administration of facility
services including cleaning and pest control; coordinates physical
security for buildings, warehouses, and other structures. Acts as
Property Management Officer (PMO) for the organizational component.
Participates in conducting internal reviews and studies to evaluate
the effectiveness of management practices and procedures. Functions
as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator,
conducting ADA compliance reviews, reviewing and facilitating
reasonable accommodation requests, and providing training and other
informational materials. Coordinates the implementation of Federal,
USDA, and NRCS Fleet initiatives. Exercises responsibility for
overseeing and managing various business operations and
administrative services. Requirements Conditions of Employment
Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and
eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement
including specialized experience and/or education, as defined
below. Applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications
Requirement to be considered 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-11 grade level for
consideration for the GS-12 grade level). Specialized Experience
for the GS-12: 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. Examples of specialized experience
include: performing administrative duties supporting natural
resources conservation; managing a variety of business operations
and administrative services to support day-to-day operations;
serving as the business and administrative services point of
contact and/or representative; coordinating procurement and
purchasing; coordinating fleet initiatives and facilities services;
analyzing management, analytical, and operational activities and
special projects designed to improve business operations and
administrative services. Note: There is no education substitution
for the GS-12 level. For more information on the qualifications for
this position, click Administrative and Management Positions.
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. Education Additional Information
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority
List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply
as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this
vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility
requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be
rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an
evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be
Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category
rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85
out of a possible 100. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees:
Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are
selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will
be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year
probationary period. Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary
in nature, and requires no unusual physical demands. Work
Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment
with adequate light, heat, and ventilation. The incumbent may be
required to travel to attend meetings or conferences. PLEASE NOTE:
In the interest of filling these positions as efficiently as
possible, we are requiring the following: If called for an
interview, applicants must be available to interview within 3
business days of being contacted. If a tentative job offer is
extended, selectee will have 2 business days in which to accept or
decline. This position is eligible for telework within the local
commuting area of the position and other flexible work
arrangements. Current USDA policy includes telework for an 8 hour
work day, 4 days per week; other flexibilities are possible
dependent upon availability and/or the position and its associated
duties. Employee participation is at the discretion of the
supervisor. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be
authorized.
Keywords: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Columbia , BUSINESS SERVICES SPECIALIST, Other , Columbia, South Carolina
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