Staff Specialist

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (DOA); Fort Collins (CO); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 89.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking a staff support specialist to assist the Director of the Logistics Center and the team in deploying veterinary resources within 24 hours. This role supports States, Tribes, and Territories as they plan, train, and exercise for the rapid receipt of stockpile resources.

The position emphasizes coordinating travel, maintaining schedules, and advising on staffing, with opportunities to contribute to agency-wide readiness and separate

Qualifikationen

• GS-09 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07.
• A Master's degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education may be qualifying.
• Experience with travel, administrative tasks, and staff support is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Participates in planning, designing, coordinating training and exercise events with primary and support agencies.
• Manages Director’s travel, schedules, and workflow; ensures continuity in their absence.
• Guides staff on complex travel issues and reviews travel authorizations and vouchers for compliance.
• Supports personnel actions, advising on staffing, performance, and workforce planning needs.
• Leads and motivates staff, improves processes, and implements internal controls for efficient operations.

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

If selected, you will perform staff support duties in support of the Director of the Logistics Center and staff in its goal of deploying critical veterinary resources within 24 hours and assisting States, Tribes and Territories plan, train, and exercise for the rapid receipt of the stockpile’s resources.

Location

1 vacancy in the following locations:

• Fort Collins, CO
• Conyers, GA
• Kansas City, KS
• Kansas City, MO
• Raleigh, NC
• Columbia, SC
• Richmond, VA

Telework Eligibility

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote

No.

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed

No.

Salary

$61,722 – $89,470 per year

Pay Scale & Grade

GS 9

Promotion Potential

None

Work Schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment Type

Permanent

Occupations and Job Series

• 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory Status

No

Federal Service Type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a Union

No

Drug Test

No

Security Clearance

Not Required

Position Sensitivity and Risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness

Financial Disclosure Required

No. Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement Number

DE-13106078-27-VSH

Control Number

891343300

This Job Is Open To

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career Transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Participates in the planning, designing, conducting, and coordinating training and exercise events with primary and support agencies.
• Manage Director’s travel, schedules, and workflow; ensure continuity in their absence.
• Guide staff on complex travel issues and review all travel authorizations and vouchers for compliance.
• Support personnel actions, advising on staffing, performance, and workforce planning needs.
• Lead and motivate staff, improve processes, and implement internal controls for efficient operations.
• Develop and update administrative procedures; communicate and support adoption across the Center.
• Coordinate tasks, track deadlines, and maintain communication with field operations and senior leadership.
• Support executive protocol, committees, meetings, and prepare correspondence and informational materials.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Director and represent their views to staff and stakeholders.

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male 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. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• 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/
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.

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.

FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL:Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

• Coordinated a variety of functions related to travel, administrative tasks, and logistical support.
• Developed and implemented new or modified guidelines, work processes, and administrative management practices.
• Worked with staff to organize and monitor paperwork associated with contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
• Planned all aspects of mail operations, including receipt, routing, dispatch, and control of packages, mail, and other written or printed communications, and provided guidance and assistance to staff personnel when needed.

OR a Master’s or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Communications, Management, Organizational Management, Public Administration or other related fields, or LL.B. or J.D.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.

TRANSCRIPTS are required if:

• You are qualifying for the position based on education.
• You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
• This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

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 position 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.
• First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.
• Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
• Locality pay will vary based upon the selectee’s duty location. A final salary determination will be made upon selection.
• Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by‑case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.

Benefits

• 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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy using category rating. This means you will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non‑veterans. Category placement will be determined based on applicants’ quality of experience and the extent they possess the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and other characteristics):

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

Required Documents

• Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) other qualifications; and 5) supervisors name and phone number for each work period listed and whether or not they may be contacted for reference checks. Resume cannot exceed two pages. Only one resume will be reviewed.

• If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the