Authorized by Congress in 2008 (40 U.S.C., Subtitle V) and first appropriated by Congress in 2010, the Northern Border Commission ("NBRC") was organized on an established Federal-State partnership model. The mission of the NBRC is to provide economic and infrastructure development grants to projects in select northern counties in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine that have various degrees of economic and demographic distress.
In coordination with the State Co-Chair, the Federal Co-Chair leads the NBRC and is responsible for overseeing the proper administration of Federal funds by the NBRC. The Federal Co-Chair is nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
The NBRC has built a strong network of state, local, and economic development leaders who provide guidance and support for NBRC programs. Such support also helps NBRC staff maintain knowledge of local conditions throughout its extensive service area.
Under its enabling statue, the NBRC is to be guided by a series of five year strategic and operating plans.
This position is temporarily located in Concord, NH. The office will be moving to Hanover/Lebanon, NH. The move will result in a salary change reflective of the new location.
Who May Be Considered: All U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates including the following:
Current federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service
Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service
Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authorities (click here for a list of authorities)
Persons eligible under an Interchange Agreement (click here to view a list of covered agreements)
Veterans' preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing at least three consecutive years of active duty (click here for information on veterans)
Veterans applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
Individuals with disabilities (See more information under "Other Information" below)For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
Summary
Authorized by Congress in 2008 (40 U.S.C., Subtitle V) and first appropriated by Congress in 2010, the Northern Border Commission ("NBRC") was organized on an established Federal-State partnership model. The mission of the NBRC is to provide economic and infrastructure development grants to projects in select northern counties in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine that have various degrees of economic and demographic distress.
In coordination with the State Co-Chair, the Federal Co-Chair leads the NBRC and is responsible for overseeing the proper administration of Federal funds by the NBRC. The Federal Co-Chair is nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
The NBRC has built a strong network of state, local, and economic development leaders who provide guidance and support for NBRC programs. Such support also helps NBRC staff maintain knowledge of local conditions throughout its extensive service area.
Under its enabling statue, the NBRC is to be guided by a series of five year strategic and operating plans.
This position is temporarily located in Concord, NH. The office will be moving to Hanover/Lebanon, NH. The move will result in a salary change reflective of the new location.
Who May Be Considered: All U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates including the following:
Current federal employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service
Former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility based on previous career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service
Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under special hiring authorities (click here for a list of authorities)
Persons eligible under an Interchange Agreement (click here to view a list of covered agreements)
Veterans' preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing at least three consecutive years of active duty (click here for information on veterans)
Veterans applying under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
Individuals with disabilities (See more information under "Other Information" below)For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
Serve as a liaison with grant applicants and grant recipients
Help create new NBRC grant programs, applications, grantee benchmarks, and reporting requirements
Will assist in developing, managing, and following a process in which all grant applications under consideration by the NBRC for approval or rejection.
Ensure that applications and related materials are easily and widely accessible to potential applicants
Work with upper management and State partners to create and organize the distribution of marketing materials that alert potential grantees about the opportunities for funding assistance
Manage existing grant awards ensuring that grantee reports are updated, reimbursement requests are eligible, and grant funded projects are progressing and can be closed within the agreed period
Oversee Grantee award administration activities by the Local Development Districts.
Assist the NBRC Executive Assistant to develop and implement office technology, procurement, and office management plans
Assist the NBRC Executive Assistant to create and maintain internal databases of contacts, grantees, equipment, and electronic files
Assist the Federal Co-Chair to create annual operational and programmatic budget justification documents for the Office of Management and Budget as well as Congressional appropriations committees
Assist the Federal Co-Chair to create and Distribute the NBRC's Annual Report
Be responsible to update relevant content to the NBRC's website related to NBRC programs
On occasion, represent the NBRC at occasional meetings in the four states where potential grant applicants, supporters, economic developers, and allied individuals might congregate
Research and resolve reimbursement issues raised by the staff and/or client
Assist in developing and updating user documentation and training materials
Assist with maintaining spreadsheets, establishes group addresses, monitors the NBRC Admin mailbox, and tracks the questions to ensure that answers are provided in a timely manner and consistent with policies and procedures
Maintain the record of contract documentation to include emails, payments, written and verbal communications.
Research, identify, and analyze program requirements and problems for projected and planned programs.
Telework may be available after an established waiting period
Alternative work schedule options are available after waiting period
Transportation costs may be subsidized
Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Status candidates must meet time in grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level.)
Qualifications
You must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service providing administrative support of a full range of administrative support services; coordinating administrative activities to ensure consistent support operations; applying analytical and evaluative techniques to resolve issues; and general knowledge of management principles.
OR
You may substitute one year of specialized experience by possessing at a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a field such as business or public administration, management, human resources, or a related field.
You must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service providing technical and administrative support of a full range of administrative support services; coordinating administrative activities and staff to ensure consistent support operations; applying analytical and evaluative techniques to resolve issues; and basic knowledge of management theory and principles.
OR
Education
You may substitute one year of specialized experience by possessing at least two years of progressively higher graduate education leading to a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field such as business or public administration, management, human resources, or a related field. If qualifying based solely on education, you MUST attach a copy of your transcripts otherwise you will be rated ineligible.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
Additional information
You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures using category rating. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories:
Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position;
Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the job;
Qualified - applicants possessing experience and/or education that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors.
Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration (unless a sufficient number of qualified veterans are found - in which only those names will be initially certified). Candidates within the best qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement, which includes:
1. Your Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Transcripts (include your name, college name/address, type of degree, major, date degree conferred, courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, G.P.A. etc.), if qualifying based on education
4. Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
CTAP/ICTAP documents
Veterans' documentation (DD-214 (Member 4 copy), dated VA Letter, SF-15)
Your most recent non-award SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," supporting your eligibility: If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of their SF-50 which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, grade, and salary. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form, which shows the length of time you have been in the next lower grade level. (Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within grade/range increases, and SF-50s one or more years old.)
Non-Competitive or Special Hiring Authority documentation. For further information, click here.Note: Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, employment information such as: Employer name and location; From and to dates (or from date to present for current position), which include the month and year for each description of experience, with grade level held, if applicable, education, training etc. Your description of experience and education must be able to support any claim for qualifying for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the 12/5/2017.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire, which can be previewed here:
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the .
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Northern Border Regional Commission
53 Pleasant Street
Suite 1201
Concord, NH 03301
US
Next steps
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement, which includes:
1. Your Resume showing relevant experience; cover letter optional
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Transcripts (include your name, college name/address, type of degree, major, date degree conferred, courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, G.P.A. etc.), if qualifying based on education
4. Other supporting documents (submit if applicable to you):
CTAP/ICTAP documents
Veterans' documentation (DD-214 (Member 4 copy), dated VA Letter, SF-15)
Your most recent non-award SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," supporting your eligibility: If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of their SF-50 which shows competitive service appointment, tenure group, grade, and salary. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form, which shows the length of time you have been in the next lower grade level. (Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within grade/range increases, and SF-50s one or more years old.)
Non-Competitive or Special Hiring Authority documentation. For further information, click here.Note: Please ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone number, employment information such as: Employer name and location; From and to dates (or from date to present for current position), which include the month and year for each description of experience, with grade level held, if applicable, education, training etc. Your description of experience and education must be able to support any claim for qualifying for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (EST) on the 12/5/2017.
* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire, which can be previewed here:
* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the .
* To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
* To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Northern Border Regional Commission
53 Pleasant Street
Suite 1201
Concord, NH 03301
US
Next steps
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
