General Field Representative (Telecomm) - Adrian - job 676787

Duties

Summary

This position is located within the Office of the Assistant Administrator - Telecom, Office of Loan Origination and Approval Division. The Incumbent serves as the General Field Representative (GFR) for an assigned geographical area and, as such, is responsible for a full range of line program responsibilities for all Utilities Program borrowers and grant recipients.


The selectee may be placed at any of the locations listed above.

Responsibilities

• Provide general overall guidance to grant recipients and borrowers on Program policies and procedures in an assigned area.


• Responsible for developing an itinerary to accomplish the tasks, o plan and schedule travel, accommodations, meetings, etc. Knowledge of system design, engineering and construction procedures related to telecommunications companies.


• Represent Program in meetings with borrower?s officials, boards of directors, interested parties and others on a regular basis to provide; exchange information on Program policies and procedures.


• Prepares reports and correspondence and handles other related responsibilities. Responds to inquiries from borrowers or applicants.

Travel Required

75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

13

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  Job family (Series)

  
  

  1101 General Business And Industry
  

  
  

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  Requirements
  

  
  
  

  Requirements

  
  

  Conditions of Employment

  
  
  
  
  • 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
  
  
  • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
  
  
  • 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 E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
  
  
  
  
  

  Qualifications

  
  Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
  
  For the GS- 12 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience performing a full-range of duties providing guidance as it relates to governmental or telecommunication program policies, working with customers providing advice and assistance in accordance with established guidelines; maintain general oversight of technical operations and financial practices, in accordance with establish policies to ensure compliance; reviewing and analyzing completed financial and/or construction designs; plan and conduct formal meetings, presentations, and/or training sessions to provide guidance to borrowers' officials and staff, board of directors, consulting firms and other interested parties with little to no oversight. Education cannot be substituted for experience at this level.
  
  
  For the GS- 13 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Experience performing the full-range of duties providing expert and authoritative guidance as it relates to water, electric or telecommunication program policies, procedures and providing advice and assistance on the requirements for submitting applications or other financing assistance requests; maintain general oversight of borrower engineering, construction, and technical operations and maintenance practices, in order to ensure compliance with the organizations standards and policies; reviewing and analyzing completed documentation needed in support of a loan or grant applications; making recommendations on the suitability of loan proposals for financing; performing management and certifications audits; plan and conduct formal meetings, presentations, and/or training sessions to provide policy and procedural guidance to borrowers' officials and staff, board of directors, consulting firms and other interested parties. Education cannot be substituted for experience at this level.
  
  NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-1101 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.
  
  
  
  

  Education

  
  

  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
  

  
  
  
  

  Additional information

  
  
  

  Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
  
  
  To be eligible for appointment to this position, the new hire must be cleared to come on board once the results of the fingerprint check, review of the OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and the candidate's Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP) entries have been reviewed and determined to be satisfactory. This position requires a favorable credit check as part of the background investigation.
  
  
  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
  
  
  This position is eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy.
  
  
  If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.
  
  
  If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
  
  This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  How You Will Be Evaluated

  
  
  

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  
  

  Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy using category rating. Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of two or three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined based on applicants' quality of experience and the extent they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies:
  

  
  
  
  
  • Financial Analysis and Management
  
  
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    Oral Communication
  
  
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    Telecom Engineering and Analysis
  
  
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    Written Communication
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Those determined to be in the best qualified category will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.
  
  
  Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
  
  
  Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right.
  
  
  To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11081864
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Background checks and security clearance

  
  
  
  

  Security clearance

  
  

  Not Required
  

  
  
  
  

  Drug test required

  
  

  No
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

  Position sensitivity and risk

  
  

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
  

  
  
  
  

  Trust determination process

  
  

  Suitability/Fitness
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Required Documents
  

  
  
  

  Required Documents

  
  
  

  The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
  

  
  
  
  
  • Resume that includes:1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) other qualifications.
  
  
  • If claiming veteran's preference, you must submit a DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference and your application will be evaluated based on the material(s) submitted.
  
  
  • If claiming 10-point veteran's preference you must provide the DD214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus the proof of entitlement of this preference as listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. The SF-15 should be included but is not required. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference. For more information on veterans' preference visit FEDSHIREVETS
  
  
  • Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority must provide: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Benefits
  

  
  
  

  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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  

  
  
  
  

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  
  
  
  

This job is open to

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  Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  

  
  

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
  

  
  


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  The public
  

  
  

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.