Summary

This position is located in Oregon State or Area Office of USDA, Rural Development. The Deputy State Director (DSD) participates fully with the State Director in furthering the mission of USDA Rural Development. Provides leadership and guidance to senior staff in administering, monitoring and evaluating various programs to assure compliance with Rural Development.

THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT ONLY.

Duties

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• Assists the State Director in formulating and implementing the total Rural Development program within the State, exercising leadership in developing and implementing operating principles.
• Manages the development of annual goals and long-range plans of operations throughout all organizational units to meet current and specific goals of the programs.
• Provides expert advice and oversees development and implementation of statewide programs.
• Represents the State Director with representatives of other USDA and federal agencies, colleges, local groups, and the general public to enlist cooperation, explains RD programs and gives or secures information on administrative matters.
• Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.

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 the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

GS-14 level: Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 or its non-federal equivalent that demonstrates expert knowledge of organizational management issues and program area operations to advise, analyze, recommend, and coordinate resolution of broad and difficult program, policy, and technical problems. Experience managing, directing and supervising the work of employees engaged in servicing and approving complex and difficult commercial loans, grants, or guarantee programs. Experience providing advice and oversight related to administrative matters involving human resources, contracting and procurement, budget and fiscal management, property, building and facilities management, travel, and emergency management. Experience developing networks and building alliances, collaborating across boundaries to build strategic relationships to achieve common goals. There is no education substitution for the GS-14 grade level.

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

Qualifications are based upon meeting specialized experience only. Education cannot be used to qualify for this position

Benefits

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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.