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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
To qualify for the GS-09: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-07 level in the federal service or equivalent experience. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis:
OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
To qualify for the GS-11: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-09 level in the federal service or equivalent experience. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis:
OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.).
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
See the Qualifications section for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.
Additional information
This position is eligible for remote work in the states within the Midwest Regional Office. States covered: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, or a state immediately bordering the region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky, West Virginia or Pennsylvania).
This position is being filled as a College Graduate under Public Law 115-232, 5 CFR 315.614.
USDA is offering a variety of strategic workplace flexibilities which allow us to recruit and retain the best talent that reflects the diversity of our country, improve employee morale, and make USDA an employer of choice. In support of this commitment, telework-eligible positions may be eligible to telework up to eight days a pay period, based upon the duties of specific positions. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by Departmental policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by one of the following: AFGE Local 2735, NTEU Chapter. 226, 227, 237, 240, 255, 265 or 268.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a US Citizen or US National
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
- Direct Deposit – Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
To qualify for the GS-09: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-07 level in the federal service or equivalent experience. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis:
- Coordinating tasks and providing recommendations to resolve issues; gathering information to support senior-level management such as assembling material for agenda items;
- Reviewing documents for completeness, accuracy, grammar, spelling and proper format; AND
- Using multiple automated systems to produce documents and perform a variety of functions such as time and attendance, travel and credit card purchases.
OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
To qualify for the GS-11: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-09 level in the federal service or equivalent experience. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis:
- Maintains calendars to arrange meetings, conferences, travel, and appointments;
- Serves as an authorized government credit card holder to make authorized purchases;
- Provides travel support for the Senior Executive, Assistant Deputy Administrator, and other senior staff; AND
- Maintains office files and procedures to ensure efficient office operations.
OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.).
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
See the Qualifications section for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.
Additional information
This position is eligible for remote work in the states within the Midwest Regional Office. States covered: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, or a state immediately bordering the region (North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Missouri, Kentucky, West Virginia or Pennsylvania).
This position is being filled as a College Graduate under Public Law 115-232, 5 CFR 315.614.
- Recent graduates who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree within the previous two years.
- Uniformed service members who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree and were unable to apply within two years of obtaining their degree due to a uniformed service obligation of at least four years, may apply within two years of their discharge from uniformed service.
- Veterans' preference does not apply due to the existence of the Hiring Authority for College Graduates for this position.
USDA is offering a variety of strategic workplace flexibilities which allow us to recruit and retain the best talent that reflects the diversity of our country, improve employee morale, and make USDA an employer of choice. In support of this commitment, telework-eligible positions may be eligible to telework up to eight days a pay period, based upon the duties of specific positions. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by Departmental policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by one of the following: AFGE Local 2735, NTEU Chapter. 226, 227, 237, 240, 255, 265 or 268.
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