SummaryThis position is in the Office of the Administrator (OA), Food Safety and Inspection Service. The Office of the Administrator oversees FSIS' major programs. FSIS is responsible for providing inspection of meat, poultry, and egg products and otherwise regulating the processing and distribution of such articles to prevent the movement or sale in interstate or foreign commerce of products that are unwholesome, adulterated, or misbranded.
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- Coordinates the preparation of a broad range of information resource documents critical to policy and decision making processes.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with management officials and program contacts.
- Establishes/maintains effective communications and assures a high level of service to all USDA elements and other governmental offices.
- Coordinates and manages special projects.
- Facilitates topical or decision-point discussion groups.
- Researches, analyzes, and writes materials relating to program issues.
- Forecasts upcoming program priorities and problems.
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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.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
- May be subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.
- Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
QualificationsApplicants 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 (e.g. one year at the GS-13 grade level for consideration for the GS-14 grade level.).
For the GS-14 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that demonstrates the statements below:
- Analyze agency program needs and goals, forecasting priorities and problems, and participating in project-oriented assignments for program and administrative operations.
- Coordinate and manage special projects for senior officials.
- Prepare a broad range of information resource documents critical to policy and decision-making, including memoranda and briefing papers, and on late-breaking topics and issues of critical importance.
- Advise senior leadership to establish, maintain, and execute strategic vision, manage change, and assure expert technical advice on day-to-day operations to ensure public health and safety.
- Facilitate topical or decision-point discussion groups, develop agendas, coordinate input, and monitor status of actions in response to executive decisions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management officials, program contacts, and stakeholders to inform them of program goals and objectives and representing the agency at events and conferences.
- Represent the views and policies of senior leadership, negotiate with officials at various levels, and operate in high-pressure environments with short and frequently changing deadlines and priorities
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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.
EducationThere is no education substitute for this position.
Additional informationCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP 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/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Assignment Restrictions: FSIS Directive 4735.9, Office of Field Operations Assignment Restrictions and Rules on Gifts from Regulated Industry, sets out the Agency's requirements regarding employee assignment restrictions, as it pertains to family and personal relationships. Please read before applying.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
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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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