Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), Innovation Center, Regulations Management Team. The incumbent performs duties related to all RD program policies and procedures, borrower management, regulations and paperwork clearance functions.
This vacancy is to fill (1) position in Washington, D.C. Selectee must report for work in the listed duty location.
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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 and specialized experience, 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 the GS-13~ Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates~ (1) Writing and editing complex agency regulations, directives, and policy guidance; (2) Collaborating with agency officials and policy experts analyzing and interpreting complex information and tailoring messages for audience appeal and impact; (3) Designing and conducting comprehensive management studies on program regulations, procedures and objectives; (4) Participating in planning sessions for the development of new regulations and procedures to meet legislative and/or administrative changes in the mission program areas; (5) Conducting comprehensive reviews and assessments of operation to determine the extent of compliance with organization rules and regulations; and (6) Interpreting and implementing new or revised organizational policies, regulations or procedures. Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
NOTE~ To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0343 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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)~ Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP 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/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
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Rural Development
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Rural Development (RD), Innovation Center, Regulations Management Team. The incumbent performs duties related to all RD program policies and procedures, borrower management, regulations and paperwork clearance functions.
This vacancy is to fill (1) position in Washington, D.C. Selectee must report for work in the listed duty location.
Learn more about this agency
Duties
- Researches and analyzes new or revised legislation to determine needs for regulatory actions, work plans, justification, cost, and alternatives.
- Prepares regulation and directive packages including civil rights impact analyses.
- Conducts management studies and analyses of existing or proposed forms, conformance with forms management policies and standards.
- Controls paperwork burden on the public and implements Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and eGovernment Act of 2002 for all Rural Development programs.
- Leads or participates on special projects to implement federal directives or reporting requirements identified.
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 and specialized experience, 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 the GS-13~ Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates~ (1) Writing and editing complex agency regulations, directives, and policy guidance; (2) Collaborating with agency officials and policy experts analyzing and interpreting complex information and tailoring messages for audience appeal and impact; (3) Designing and conducting comprehensive management studies on program regulations, procedures and objectives; (4) Participating in planning sessions for the development of new regulations and procedures to meet legislative and/or administrative changes in the mission program areas; (5) Conducting comprehensive reviews and assessments of operation to determine the extent of compliance with organization rules and regulations; and (6) Interpreting and implementing new or revised organizational policies, regulations or procedures. Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
NOTE~ To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0343 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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)~ Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP 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/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
- Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
- 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.
- For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the USAJOBS website.
- Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG. 7, 2015 for more information.
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.- 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.
- This position is eligible to be covered by a bargaining unit as listed~ National Office Washington, D.C. AFSCME District 26/AFSCME Local 3870.
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- 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