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Summary This position is located in the Mountain Plains Regional Office of the USDA Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services (FNCS). The incumbent serves as a Lead Program Specialist in one ore more federal nutrition assistance programs. The Team Leader reports to the Branch Chief, and is responsible for assuring that the work of the assigned team is carried out by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties related to the administration of the work in the assigned area. Responsibilities Coordinates work of lower graded employees within unit in the areas of responsibility assigned. Provides regulatory oversight, guidance and technical assistance to ensure integrity for fraud detection, prevention, investigative techniques/processes, including administrative, prosecutorial, reporting, and all debt and collection actions. Plans, directs and participates in formal management evaluation reviews of State, local and/or Tribal operations; develops written reports of findings and recommendations; negotiates corrective action. Evaluates comprehensive documents submitted by state agencies and/or Tribal organizations for appropriateness, adherence of specific program rules, and general federal financial requirements. Trains state and local staff and/or Tribal organizations on program requirements through formal and informal presentations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-11 grade level for consideration for the GS-12 grade level.). Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). You must include an SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one) that supports meeting this requirement with your application package. To qualify for the GS-13: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-12 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis: Organizing and planning assignments that oversee the administration of program work through other entities such as federal, state, and local partners; Providing oversight and technical assistance to Federal, State or local agencies regarding Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs; Interpreting regulations and policies to ensure compliance with program requirements; Providing recommendations for program improvement and negotiating corrective action to bring program operations into compliance; and Communicating program findings and recommendations orally and in writing. 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 There is no substitution of education at this grade level. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP 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 applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. USDA is offering a variety of strategic workplace flexibilities which allow us to recruit and retain the best talent that reflects the diversity of our country, improve employee morale, and make USDA an employer of choice. In support of this commitment, telework-eligible positions may be eligible to telework up to eight days a pay period, based upon the duties of specific positions. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by Departmental policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by one of the following: AFGE Local 2735, NTEU Chapter 226, 227, 237, 240, 255, 265 or 268.