Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Area Director for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Peoria, IL. In this position, you will be responsible for coordinating and facilitating a wide range of activities related to the Area's Business Management portfolio and serving as a central point of contact/coordination for the Area research mission. .
Duties
Works with the Area Director and Associate Area Directors in the development of the Area Business Management portfolio and the development and implementation of program strategic planning.
Serves as the lead in the Area’s research delivery processes and programs.
Coordinates all Annual Resource Management Plans (ARMP) activities and provides comments on ARMP strategic planning documents.
Develops and manages data and reporting processes for the Area Director.
Establishes annual strategic planning priorities and data delivery schedules and tracks related to information and data quality.
Collects and reviews data from various sources to determine if procedures are contributing effectively to the accomplishment of mission and programs.
Serves on formal and informal panels, task forces, groups, and meetings with internal and external organizations representing the Area Director and the Area.
Requirements
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. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successful completion of a one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13035891