ADMINISTRATIVE LIAISON (MILITARY VETERANS AGRICULTURAL LIAISON)
Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement
Fort Collins, CO, USA
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Administrative / Office Support
Full time
Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) which develops and maintains partnerships focused on solutions to challenges facing rural and underserved communities in the US.
This position will be located in either Raleigh, North Carolina OR Fort Collins, Colorado.
Salary listed will be adjusted depending on which location the selectee is located.
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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:
Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
Specialized Experience:
GS-14: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that has equipped the candidate with the particular competencies to successfully perform as an Administrative Liaison Specialist. For this position, the specialized experience is experience planning, developing, and administering a national-level program serving military service members, veterans, and military families as well as expert knowledge of USDA programs, policies, and mission area operations.
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 education substitution at the GS-14 level.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE) which develops and maintains partnerships focused on solutions to challenges facing rural and underserved communities in the US.
This position will be located in either Raleigh, North Carolina OR Fort Collins, Colorado.
Salary listed will be adjusted depending on which location the selectee is located.
Learn more about this agency
Duties
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- Provides national leadership for the USDA Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison program.
- Develops Department-wide policy guidance, long-range strategies, and program frameworks to expand veteran participation in USDA programs.
- Serves as USDA's principal liaison to the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Labor (DOL), Small Business Administration (SBA), and other federal and state entities.
- Develops and executes national outreach strategies targeting transitioning service members, Guard and Reserve, veterans, and military families.
- Develops internal policy guidance, best practices, and training materials for USDA staff.
- Collects and analyzes program data to prepare accurate, policy aligned reports for OSEC, OPM, and other federal agencies, ensuring data quality, compliance with federal standards, and clear communication of findings and recommendations.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
- 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 required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. Additional information is in Next Steps section.
- 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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:
Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
Specialized Experience:
GS-14: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that has equipped the candidate with the particular competencies to successfully perform as an Administrative Liaison Specialist. For this position, the specialized experience is experience planning, developing, and administering a national-level program serving military service members, veterans, and military families as well as expert knowledge of USDA programs, policies, and mission area operations.
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 education substitution at the GS-14 level.
Additional information
- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, 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.
- Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.
- The salary ranges vary according to the geographic area locality adjustments; therefore, rates advertised represent base pay only as pay will depend upon the selectee's duty location. Please see the 2026 General Schedule (GS) Pay Tables for more information.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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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.