Supervisory Contract Coordinator

This position is in the Support Services Branch, Business Operations Support Division, Servicing and Asset Management Office (SAMO), Business Center- Operations Office, Rural Development (RD), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The incumbent supervises the Support Services Branch and reports directly to the Director, Business Operations Support Division. This vacancy announcement is open to current Rural Development Employees only.

Major duties

• Prepares complex action plans and schedules for various phases of project accomplishment, both short and long-range; ensures that plans are consistent with organization goals, schedules, and policies.
• Identifies barriers to accomplishment of EEO goals and objectives and takes and/or recommends action(s) to eliminate such barriers.
• Conducts in-depth analyses of project data and requirements to identify problem areas, assess impact, and formulate solutions; prepares policy statements, and other written guidelines and recommendations relating to the project.
• Plans, coordinates, and establishes operating methods and procedures for accomplishment of project mission; as needed, directs the development and accomplishment of employee training relating to the project.

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 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-14 level: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience managing program budgets and activities related to procurement and fulfillment of contracts; planning and oversight of multiple, multi-year contracts; maintaining funds status to prevent over-obligation on contracts and orders; reviewing procurement documents for accuracy, adequacy and completeness; providing technical advice and guidance to management; interpreting laws, policies, regulations and processes affecting contracting and procurement. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-14 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.

Requirements

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/. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.