COMMUNITY ECONOMICS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
What you'd do
This position is located in the Utah State Office in USDA/Rural Development (RD). Incumbent serves as a key member of the State Director's staff, participating fully in the planning, development, and implementation of rural development and assistance programs. This vacancy announcement is open to current Rural Development Employees only.
Major duties
Serves as a project advisor and expert to RD staff in working with supported communities, which may include on-site-technical assistance. Performs project management for assigned area(s) to effectively plan, coordinate, schedule, set priorities, and map timelines for complex multiregional projects or initiatives. Develops innovative approaches and training for field staff to better target RD assistance to high poverty and underserved communities. Provides research, case studies, practical models, and other examples of community economic development tools for the purpose of improving CED engagement by Rural Development staff. Conducts studies and surveys and coordinates the identification of specific and common state and local rural development.
What you need to qualify
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 the GS-13: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12, or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience in work which provided a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of community economic development strategies. Experience using broad and seasoned judgment in working with government agencies, rural communities, business and economic development organizations and non-profit entities to identify opportunities for development. Experience in developing plans and programs, including budgets, to support community projects.Experience evaluating the general economic and financial conditions that affect the success of rural communities. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0301 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/classification-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.
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