Program Support Specialist – Federal government of the United States

Job title: Program Support Specialist

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryThis position is a Program Support Specialist, GS- 0301-9 working for the R4-Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge.This position is also open to status candidates under announcement R4-21-12420869-CB-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.Overview

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Open & closing dates05/24/2024 to 06/06/2024Salary$59,966 – $77,955 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9Locations1 vacancy in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberR4-24-12420871-CB-DEControl number792889300This job is open toClarification from the agencyOpen to all U.S. Citizens. ICTAP/CTAP eligibles.DutiesAs a Program Support Specialist your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepares Acquisition Requests (ARs) for the acquisition of necessary supplies, equipment, and construction via charge cards and/or convenience checks to meet needs of assigned refuges, and ensures that purchases are in accordance with Federal procurement regulations and within delegated authority.
• Initiates and tracks a variety of personnel actions (recruitments, reassignments, promotions, and awards) in the Federal Personnel and Payroll System (FPPS). Processes supporting documents for employee awards and personnel actions to be sent to Human Resources (HR)
• Utilizes qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques to conduct reviews of current administrative operations, analyze workload, workflow, manpower distribution, and productivity data for presentation as well as identifying issues in these areas. Recommends solutions to problems in organizational structure, staffing, administrative procedures, work processes, and workload distribution. Ensures that corrective actions are taken to implement solutions. Independently operates to increase office efficiency.
• Prepares procurement-related actions by utilizing the Federal Business Management System (FBMS) acquisition system, including preparation and submission of Purchase Requests (PRs) and/or modifications for the assigned business team in FBMS, to include required documentation. Ensures vendors are active in System for Award Management (SAM). Ensures that all PRs initiated by team refuges are handled accurately and expeditiously. Serves as primary liaison with Contracting and General Services (CGS).

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Resume (See “Required Documents”). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
• Eligibility and Supporting documents – You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select “yes” to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
• Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
• Driver’s License: Selectees MAY be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver’s license at all times during their tenure.
• Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.

QualificationsOnly experience and education obtained by 06/06/2024 will be considered.In order to qualify for this position you must possess the Minimum Qualification.Minimum Qualification [GS-09] * One year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to grade GS-07 in the Federal service. Experience may include: Provides administrative guidance and completes assignments in procurement, property management, policy adherence, travel, training, time and attendance, fleet, and records management; manages space assignments and equipment for the check-in and exit clearance process for assigned employees; provides information to accurately execute the budget and assist with tracking for presentation and providing other financial reports; and utilizes analytical techniques to conduct review of current administrative operations, analyze workload, workflow, and productivity data. 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., if related;. OR
• A combination of education and experience as described in 1 and 2 above which together equals 100% of the requirement

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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.EducationPROOF OF EDUCATION: All applicants who are using education or a combination of education and experience to qualify must submit copies of official or unofficial transcripts which include grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, institution name, and student name. If any required coursework is not easily recognizable on transcripts, or if you believe a portion of a particular course can be credited toward meeting an educational requirement, you must also provide a memorandum on letterhead from the institution’s registrar, dean, or other appropriate official stating the percentage of the course that should be considered to meet the requirement and the equivalent number of units. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to produce the original official transcripts.PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school’s definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education. For further information, visit:Additional informationPCS INFORMATION:
-Yes, entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. All moving expenses are taxable.-In addition, relocation discretionary entitlements May be authorized for this position excluding contractor-provided home sale.TELEWORK:
This position is suitable for telework and may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.Additional Vacancies: One or more positions may be filled from applications received under this announcement in the advertised office or other U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service offices in the local commuting area.Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):Department of Interior (DOI) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) procedures apply in filling this vacancy. CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP clickReasonable Accommodation: The USFWS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Please visit if you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process.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 and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 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. 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. .

Expected salary: $59966 – 77955 per year

Location: Grenada, MS

Job date: Tue, 28 May 2024 00:32:41 GMT

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