- Position Title
- Administrative Officer
- Agency
- Farm Service Agency
- Announcement Number
- FSA-25-12670890-DE-AR-JLF Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 17, 2025 to Monday, February 3, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the minimum qualification experience or education requirements for Administrative Officer, GS-0341-13 position.
2.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience, developing and fostering teamwork for mission accomplishment within work unit.
3.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience establishing and maintaining effective communications and working relationships with all other program managers.
4.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience actively and effectively participating in planning and development of plans, programs, procedures, operating policies, and program goals.
5.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience serving as a leader for teamwork across all disciplines and levels of the organization.
6.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience leading and supervising others in performing tasks related to administration.
7.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience establishing effective performance plans that contribute to mission accomplishment.
8.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience setting and clearly communicating goals and priorities.
9.
From the description below, please choose the response that best describes your experience preparing, administering and monitoring expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies and budget for program areas.
10.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience planning, developing, and managing multiple accounts within division.
11.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience providing guidance, advice, and support to other managers in planning, developing, and managing budgets, with oversight of all accounts.
12.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience closing out budgets annually to within allocation.
13.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience managing and overseeing a wide budget and finance program.
14.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience leading and supervising others, in recruitment, hiring, training, performance management and evaluation, counseling, and taking disciplinary actions.
15.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience effectively recruiting, selecting, training, developing, mentoring, scheduling, and supervising subordinate employees performing professional and technical level work.
16.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience establishing performance plans that lead to mission accomplishment, managing and evaluating performance and conducting mid-year and annual performance reviews.
17.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience recognizing and rewarding outstanding performance; and handling less than satisfactory performance or negative conduct issues appropriately.
18.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience serving as the senior advisor on human resource issues and as the high-level point of contact with the Servicing Human Resources Office.
19.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience furthering goals of Equal Employment Opportunity by assisting staff in creating and maintaining an equitable workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion.
20.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience administering and managing a complex administration program.
21.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience providing management advisory services in all areas of business and administrative services.
22.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience administering and managing a Commercial Services program including Concessions Management.
23.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience administering and managing internal controls and accountability measures compliance and auditing program to proactively eliminate waste and prevent fraud.
24.
From the descriptions below, please choose the response that best describes your experience administering and managing an Information Technology program that includes network infrastructure and hardware/software support.
25.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, certifications, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided is subject to investigation. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false, fraudulent or inaccurate information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).