Summary
This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (RD), Innovation Center, Strategic Engagement Division, Customer Experience Team. The team works in collaboration with program staff to promote and support public-private partnerships and rural and community economic development practices and principles in order to enhance the overall impact of RD investments, with the ultimate aim of creating stronger rural communities.
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Duties
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
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.
For GS-09 Grade Level~ Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates~ Experience working on rural and community economic development issues. Experience working with rural development stakeholders to build community capacity. Experience in delivering outreach and community economic development engagement to various interests' groups such as state, community or economic development members, employees, and county organizations OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D.; in order to be qualifying, education must be in a related field. OR A combination of the following~ more than 1 full year of progressively higher-level graduate education, if related, and experience, may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
For GS-11 Grade Level~ Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates~ Experience advising on rural and community economic development issues. Developing and implementing tools for identifying policy issues; gathering and analyzing data; evaluating possible impacts; and prioritizing issues, program policies, and legislative opportunities. Determination of appropriate method for monitoring significant economic development matters which may impact rural places and development through research and liaison activities with federal, state, and local governments, non-profits, and other private sources. Working with various sources of alternative or supplemental fundings, such as federal, state or local loan and/or grant providers, state legislatures, non-profit organizations, and private lenders to maximize rural community economic development opportunities. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. OR a combination of education as described and specialized experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience are qualifying at this grade level.
NOTE~ To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0301 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at~ https~//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards
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
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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 or 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.
Rural Development
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US
This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture, Rural Development (RD), Innovation Center, Strategic Engagement Division, Customer Experience Team. The team works in collaboration with program staff to promote and support public-private partnerships and rural and community economic development practices and principles in order to enhance the overall impact of RD investments, with the ultimate aim of creating stronger rural communities.
Learn more about this agency
Duties
- Represents Rural Development on various local, state, and federal groups and associations.
- Participates in developing budget projections to obtain necessary funding to support economic development efforts.
- Participates in planning, developing, implementing, and delivering training and outreach to various interest groups.
- Promotes and supports rural economic development efforts of state and local governments, public and private interest groups, rural development coordinating bodies, and colleges and universities.
- Promotes and supports the development of public-private partnerships with organizations.
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 https~//www.e-verify.gov/.
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.
For GS-09 Grade Level~ Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates~ Experience working on rural and community economic development issues. Experience working with rural development stakeholders to build community capacity. Experience in delivering outreach and community economic development engagement to various interests' groups such as state, community or economic development members, employees, and county organizations OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.B. or J.D.; in order to be qualifying, education must be in a related field. OR A combination of the following~ more than 1 full year of progressively higher-level graduate education, if related, and experience, may be used to meet total qualification requirements. Only graduate level education in excess of the first 18 semester hours (27 quarter hours) may be combined to be considered for qualifying education.
For GS-11 Grade Level~ Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates~ Experience advising on rural and community economic development issues. Developing and implementing tools for identifying policy issues; gathering and analyzing data; evaluating possible impacts; and prioritizing issues, program policies, and legislative opportunities. Determination of appropriate method for monitoring significant economic development matters which may impact rural places and development through research and liaison activities with federal, state, and local governments, non-profits, and other private sources. Working with various sources of alternative or supplemental fundings, such as federal, state or local loan and/or grant providers, state legislatures, non-profit organizations, and private lenders to maximize rural community economic development opportunities. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. OR a combination of education as described and specialized experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience are qualifying at this grade level.
NOTE~ To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0301 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at~ https~//www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards
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
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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 or 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.
To be eligible for appointment to this position, the new hire must be cleared to come on board once the results of the fingerprint check, review of the OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and the candidate's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) entries have been reviewed and determined to be satisfactory. This position requires a favorable credit check as part of the background investigation.- Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.
- If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
- Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact~ USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
- Note~ Multiple selections may be made from this announcement and/or various organizations within Rural Development. Salaries listed in this announcement are an approximation and are subject to duty station locality adjustment.
- The position in the following locations is eligible to be covered by a bargaining unit as listed below~ Arkansas (AFGE Local 108); Colorado (AFGE Local 3499); Montana (AFGE Local 1585); New York (AFGE Local 2381); Oklahoma (AFGE Local 3354); Oregon (NFFE Local 7); Texas (AFGE/AFGE Local 571); Washington (NFFE Local 758); National Office (Washington, D.C.) (AFSCME District 26/ AFSCME Local 3870).
- A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Rural Development
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US