Summary
This position is located in the USDA, Rural Development (RD), Innovation Center, Regulations Management Division, Regulations Support Branch. The incumbent performs duties related to all RD program policies and procedures, borrower management, regulations and paperwork clearance functions.
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Duties
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- Research and analyze new or revised legislation to determine needs for regulatory actions, workplans, justification, cost and alternatives.
- Prepare regulation and directive packages including civil rights impact analyses.
- Conduct management studies and analysis of existing or proposed forms, conformance with forms management policies and standards.
- Control paperwork burden on the public and implement Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and eGovernment Act of 2002 for all RD programs.
- Lead or participate in special projects to implement Federal Directives or reporting requirements identified.
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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.
- 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/.
- Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to Next Steps section for more information.
Qualifications
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 the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
Specialized Experience:
For the GS-12: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates With some supervision, (1) Writing and editing agency regulations, directives, and policy guidance; (2) Writing skills and experience in positions that required communicating agency and administration policy and procedures that explained technical or controversial issues; (3) Working under compressed, pressure-filled deadlines in a collaborative manner with other agency officials and policy experts in analyzing and interpreting complex information and tailoring messages for audience appeal and impact; (4) Analyze report finding and maintain coordination of program reviews and evaluations; (5) Create organizational charts, contact lists, schedules, or other information needed to monitor and conduct projects; (6) Recommend revisions to management review guides to keep current with legislative and regulatory program changes; (7)Interpret and implement new or revised organizational policies, regulations or procedures; and (8) Develops, revises and implements procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of regulatory and information operations.
Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
For the GS-13: Applicants must possess one (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) Writing skills and extensive experience in positions that required communicating agency and administration policy and procedures that explained technical or controversial issues; (3) Working under tight, pressure-filled deadlines in a collaborative manner with other agency officials and policy experts in analyzing and interpreting complex information and tailoring messages for audience appeal and impact; (4) Designs and conducts comprehensive management studies on program regulations, procedures and objectives; (5) Participates in the development of new regulations and procedures to meet legislative and/or administrative changes in the mission program areas; (6) Conduct or oversee comprehensive reviews and assessments of operation to determine the extent of compliance with organization rules and regulations; (7) Interpret and implement new or revised organizational policies, regulations or procedures; (8) Participates in planning sessions to develop regulations and procedures which affect programs; and (9) Recommend revisions to management review guides to keep current with legislative and regulatory program changes.
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/classifi cation-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) 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.
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
This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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.
This is a Bargaining Unit position under AFSCME Council 20 Bargaining Unit 6174and is therefore eligible for labor organization representation.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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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.