Business Manager (Assistant State Conservationist - Management & Strategy)

This position is located in the office of the State Conservationist (STC), within one of the state offices of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Washington State. The incumbent serves as the Business Manager, and manages, oversees, and supervises the conservation strategy, financial resources, and business and locally based administrative services within the state. ['Coordinates the planning, requesting, approval, allocation, and utilization of financial resources for the state.', 'Presents information to the State Leadership Team (SLT) on linkages between utilization of financial resources and conservation outcomes.', 'Works with the STC to review and approve state budget requests, and the annual operating budget for the state.', 'Establishes the annual budget for state office training activities.', 'Coordinates locally-based administrative services, working in partnership with National Service Delivery Teams, related to procurement and contract administration, and grants and agreements.', 'Develops and maintains Continuity of Operations (COOP) and emergency preparedness activities for the state.', 'Prepares responses to requests for reports and other information and materials from national headquarters, the Department, other parties, and stakeholders.', 'Reviews and evaluates the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of business operations within the state.', 'Provides expert advice, guidance, consultation, and support to the STC and the SLT on all aspects of conservation strategy, business operations, and financial and other resource management functions within the state.', "Participates in state leadership team meetings and serves as a spokesperson for the state's conservation and office operations, and administrative areas, including priorities, status, accomplishments, and planned activities."] 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. If selected, you may be sent instructions on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are unable to reimburse for any fees incurred. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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.gov. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New FPAC supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. Required to submit Confidential Financial Disclosure Report Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Submission of transcripts is welcomed, but not required.

Company: Natural Resources Conservation Service | Location: Spokane Valley, Washington,