SummaryThese positions are located in the Atlanta and Dallas district offices of the Office of Field Operations (OFO), Regulatory Operations. The district office is responsible for the overall management of an inspection and enforcement program involving meat, poultry, and egg products in several states.
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- Serves as the district office's technical expert in management analysis and administrative management, providing guidance, consultation, and strategic advice to the Supervisory Program Managers on operational and administrative matters.
- Exercises authority in budget execution and procurement activities, overseeing tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of expenditures through financial data systems to ensure district funds are accurately accounted for and utilized appropriately.
- Develops, documents, and maintains the district's organizational structure, resource utilization, workforce utilization plans, and operational procedures while analyzing for process improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Oversees district space utilization and property management serving as the Accountable Property Officer for the district, responsible for the inventory, tracking and reporting on all accountable property.
- Technical advisor on management policy providing leadership and guidance relating to organizational structure, program planning, program development, and execution, workforce planning and employee relations.
- Assesses workforce utilization, organizational staffing needs, hiring projections, and employee attrition to inform decisions on recruitment, workforce allocation, and strategic placement of field personnel to meet mission objectives.
- Supervises team of resource management personnel responsible for workforce staffing, travel coordination, personnel actions, recruitment activities, property management, and customer service functions that support mission critical activities.
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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.
- Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
- Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" system.
- 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/.
- False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
- If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements (including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below.
Time in grade: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-12 grade level for consideration at the GS-13 grade level.)
For the GS-13 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that demonstrates the ability to lead and supervise an administrative team to achieve an organizations administrative requirements, in at least 4 of the following 5 areas:
- Developing, analyzing, or evaluating operating strategies for the placement and use of personnel;
- Developing, analyzing, or evaluating operating guidelines for the financial management of an organization;
- Developing and executing an annual budget that includes projecting staffing levels;
- Recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and maintaining a workforce;
- Providing expert advice and guidance to key leadership on federal personnel, resource, and fiscal management including effective, efficient, and regulatorily correct options and recommendations concerning personnel, resources, and budgets.
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, knowledge, and skills 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.
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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