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Department: Department Of Agriculture

Agency: Food and Nutrition Service

Sub Agency: USDA - Food and Nutrition Service

Job Announcement Number:
10-FNS-010

Program Specialist

SALARY RANGE: 58,734.00 - 76,350.00 USD /year	OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 to Tuesday, November 24, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-11/11	POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11	DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 3 vacancies - Atlanta, GA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from U.S. Citizens. Note: Current permanent Federal employees with competitive status, former Federal employees who have reinstatement eligibility, and individuals who are eligible under special appointing authorities may wish to apply under announcement number 10-FNS-009. Please refer to that vacancy announcement for details on eligibility and how to apply.

JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is to increase
food security and reduce hunger in partnership with cooperating
organizations by providing children and low-income people with
access to food, a healthy diet, and nutrition education in a manner
that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.

FNS employees work at the National Office in Alexandria, VA, in
seven regional offices, and in field offices across the country.
They enjoy excellent Federal career benefits, including:

Good salaries,

Opportunities for advancement,

Paid annual and sick leave,

A retirement plan,

Health and life insurance options; and

Alternative and flexible work schedules.

In addition, FNS provides excellent opportunities for specialized
training through its own facilities and outside resources. Career
guidance and on- and off-the-job training programs are tailored to
an individual employee's needs. Training programs are designed not
only to help employees perform present duties, but also to prepare
them for more difficult and responsible jobs. If you want to apply
your knowledge and skills to food program activities that seek to
strengthen America, there is a challenging and rewarding career
waiting for you with FNS!

This position is targeted for mission-focused new or mid-level professionals and requires the incumbent to serve as a Program Specialist and provide training and technical assistance to State and other cooperating agencies, evaluate administration and operation of programs, and assist in resolution of problems interfering with the delivery of program services.

Who May Apply:

If you are a status candidate, you may be eligible to apply under
10-FNS-009.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Send Mail to:
USDA - Food and Nutrition Service
***WE DO NOT ACCEPT MAILED APPLICATIONS***
Parkersburg, WV 26106
Fax: 571-258-4254

For questions about this job:
Jenny Green
Phone: 304-480-8352
Fax: 571-258-4254
Email: FESBINQUIRIES@BPD.TREAS.GOV

USAJOBS Control Number: 1724348

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