Program Management Specialist

Foreign Agricultural Service • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world, improves foreign market access for U.S. food and agricultural products, builds new markets, strengthens the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provides food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries. The Program Management Specialist supports office operations through financial, administrative, information technology, and logistical work. This is an office-centered position requiring regular physical reporting to the duty station. The announcement describes qualifications at the GS-09 level. Applicants may qualify through specialized experience, qualifying graduate education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must pass satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must meet qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement’s closing date.
• For GS-09, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 demonstrating experience with financial or budget software for reports, budgets, or financial recommendations; administrative support; coordination of formal office gatherings; and IT software such as MS Office for administrative work in compliance with policies, regulations, and laws.
• Alternatively, for GS-09, qualifying education may consist of at least two full years of graduate-level education (36 semester hours, 54 quarter hours, or equivalent), a master’s degree, LL.B., or J.D. in a field directly related to the work; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
• Submit transcripts when qualifying through education, a combination of education and experience, or when specific coursework or a degree is required. Education must be completed at an accredited institution; foreign education requires evidence of equivalent accreditation, and transcripts must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.

Responsibilities

• Initiate bill payments related to office operations, review payment documents to ensure they meet standards for further authorization, and monitor expenditures against targets and/or budgets.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, including travel messages and other cables, and format formal correspondence drafted by other staff members.
• Ensure equipment, servers, and systems are properly maintained and arrange for service.
• Work with headquarters to make recommendations regarding the purchase, repair, and disposal of computer equipment.
• Use the FAS Integrated Financial Accountability System (iFAS) to view, manage, and track funding requests, approved allocations, and expenditures, and enable users to reconcile transactions from FAS and State accounting systems.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for regional trade capacity-building activities, including making recommendations about contracting with hotels for meeting space.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; eligibility depends on the position type. Contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed