Work in Iowa Veterans Jobs

Summary This position is located in Des Moines, IA in the Des Moines District Office of the Office of Field Operations, Regulatory Operations. The district office is responsible for the overall management of an inspection and enforcement program involving meat, poultry, and egg products in several states. The work schedule is full-time, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Salary: GS-7, $49,386 - $64,203 GS-9, $60,407 - $78,529 Responsibilities Maintains records and documentation. Authorizes and audits travel vouchers. Maintains liaison with Fleet Services Representatives. Functions as a liaison with OHR to initiate recruitment for new or vacant positions.. Compiles staffing projections for use by the Resource Manager. Provides staffing reports for higher management. Monitors time and attendance reports. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements (including specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below: For the GS-07 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 level) that demonstrates: Assisting in researching and interpreting basic regulations and guides Assisting in the development of staffing reports Answering routine inquires on personnel and management issues from employees and other customers Maintaining and coordinating calendars and events. Managing personnel files, training, leave, staffing or other administrative requirements. For the GS-09 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level that demonstrates experience in the following: Researching inquiries and providing guidance and services to customers at multiple levels related to staffing. Maintaining personnel management and file/records management. Coordinating training and providing input or recommendations for training requirements. Researching and interpreting basic regulations and guides. Assisting in the development of staffing reports. Assisting in providing services to customers at multiple levels related to staffing. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: 0301 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 Applicants can also qualify at the GS-7 level via education in one of the ways listed below: 1 full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement: S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying. For more information on how to qualify please see the education standard. Applicants can also qualify at the GS-9 level via education in one of the ways listed below: Master's or equivalent graduate degree. 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree LL.B. or J.D., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying. For more information on how to qualify please see the qualification standards. For more information click here: Qualification Standards NOTE: Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college, or university,. To verify accreditation, visit the Dept of Education Accredited Schools. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with your application. Education from a foreign institution must be equivalent to U.S. education standards There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit NACES. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. 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. 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). It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of their own. To see more information visit CHCO Council. This announcement may be used to fill additional like vacancies should any occur in the announced duty location(s). 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. Please click on this link and read directive prior to applying. Veterans Policy 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 that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation 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 Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.