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 1 vacancy - Columbia, MO The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov

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This vacancy announcement is open to 'U.S. citizens - all sources.'  Also advertised is NRCS-MO-08-026 for STATUS candidates only.   Only one position will be filled. 

Responsible for performing a wide range of budget and accounting duties.  Assist Budget Officer with development of budget projections.



Major Duties

Provides advice to officials in planning and estimating budget.  Analyzes budget estimates.  Monitors the use and rate of expenditure of funds.  Assists in preparing a variety of reports.  Maintains the debt management and cash management programs.  Provides accounting support.  Assures obligations entered into the accounting system are valid and in compliance.  Serves as agency certifying officer.  Assists in the development of simpler economic evaluations including case studies and formulating economic input.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted as a single COMPLETE PACKAGE.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Be sure your application includes the following: A Federal resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.

Please submit a narrative response to each knowledge, skill or ability listed. Your response should describe what you did, how often you performed this activity, the guidelines available, the complexity of the assignment, and who you performed the activity for or with.

If you wish education to be considered, please submit a copy of your transcript.

If you are claiming veterans’ preference or eligibility for VRA or VEOA, provide a copy of your DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tentative five-point preference will be granted to Veterans initially. Full preference will be granted upon receipt of your paperwork.

If you are a current or former federal employee with reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action (SF50) and a copy of your most recent Performance Appraisal.




Contact Information:
Gena Michalson

Phone: 573/876-0904

Fax: 573-876-9441

Email: gena.michalson@mo.usda.gov


Or write:
Department Of Agriculture
Parkade Ctr, Ste 250
601 Business Loop 70 W
Columbia, MO 65203

US

Fax: 573-876-9441


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.

Required Skills

Qualifications

GS-9  Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree of LL.B. or J.D., if related OR 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-7 is qualifying.

Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Specialized experience:  Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.  To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

To qualify based on education, provide proof of your education by submitting a copy of transcript (legible xerox is OK) showing courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.


Date Posted: April 22, 2008

Job Details

Job Location

Candidate Application

Employer: Department Of Agriculture Address: Contact:
Job Type: Full-time City: Saint Peters
Experience:Any State: Missouri
Education: Any Zip Code:63376 Online: Website Link

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range:  45,040.00 - 58,557.00 USD per year

Benefits

You may participate in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program, with costs shared with your employer. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#FEHB.

Life insurance coverage is provided. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#life

Long-Term Care Insurance is offered and carries into your retirement. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#ltci

New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). If you are transferring from another agency and covered by CSRS, you may continue in this program. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI

Relocation expenses, real estate expenses, or movement of household goods are NOT authorized.     

Alternative work schedule options are available.


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