USDA NRCS General Clerk II - Jay

at  Elyon International

OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT – GENERAL CLERKS

In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS), ELYON International is recruiting for General Clerks in the State of Oklahoma. The ELYON Clerks will be an integral part of the NRCS Team and provide support for a variety of programs, projects and special tasks.

Duties of this position will include but not be limited to:

• Assisting NRCS staff with program documentation and administration, including but not limited to preparing and processing documents and correspondence, checking documents for accuracy and completeness, gathering information, reconciling payment documents, recording data, establishing and maintaining files, and transmitting information.
• Utilizing a variety of computer hardware and software applications and small office machines, to include agency specific software such as Pro Tracts, Toolkit and locally developed Excel databases to extract information needed to develop reports related to scheduling, program tracking, and balancing of funds committed and expended.
• Some interaction with the general public in an office setting. Will work directly with conservation partners, program technicians in the Farm Service Agency, and NRCS Area Office personnel to obtain clarification on policy issues. Provides a variety of information to program applicants and participants, such as specific program and eligibility requirements and guidance on completion of required program applications.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Personable and easy to work with, Skillful in working with the general public
• Knowledgeable and experienced in utilizing a variety of computer hardware and software applications, such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in operating small office machines, such as calculators, fax machines, and copy machines. Knowledgeable and experienced in general office procedures, such as preparing reports, spreadsheets, and filing

DESIRED EDUCATION:

Associates degree or equivalent desired but not required

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

All employees will have to pass background and reference checks. A valid driver’s license and clean DMV record are required.

• Assisting NRCS staff with program documentation and administration, including but not limited to preparing and processing documents and correspondence, checking documents for accuracy and completeness, gathering information, reconciling payment documents, recording data, establishing and maintaining files, and transmitting information.
• Utilizing a variety of computer hardware and software applications and small office machines, to include agency specific software such as Pro Tracts, Toolkit and locally developed Excel databases to extract information needed to develop reports related to scheduling, program tracking, and balancing of funds committed and expended.
• Some interaction with the general public in an office setting. Will work directly with conservation partners, program technicians in the Farm Service Agency, and NRCS Area Office personnel to obtain clarification on policy issues. Provides a variety of information to program applicants and participants, such as specific program and eligibility requirements and guidance on completion of required program applications