SummaryThe Packers and Stockyards Division (PSD) administers the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 as amended (Act). In this position you will serve as a Regional Director, carrying out assigned functions and activities in the enforcement of the provisions of the Act and regulations issued under its authority for their respective local markets and assigned region, which may directly impact the livestock, meat, and poultry industries
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- The duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Supervises enforcement and provides subject matter guidance, concerning jurisdictional, competition, financial and trade practice provisions of the Act.
- Directs the review of the livestock, meat, or poultry industries, methods and practices throughout the assigned geographic area.
- Directs investigations by the Business Practices, Financial and Resident Agent Units in the assigned geographic area.
- Manages regional office resources in the delivery of all PSD activities and functions.
- Administers and recommends revisions to the policies, programs and activities of the PSD.
- Supports and participates with the PSD senior management team in formulating and reviewing policies, procedures, and plans.
- Directs the staff assigned to the office and cooperates with state and other federal officials when appropriate.
- Oversees regional office unit supervisors and the creation and coordination of investigation teams that review complex investigations.
- Plans, directs, and, as appropriate, participates in a continuing education program designed to prevent violations by informing persons, entities and national firms the requirements under the Act.
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Conditions of employment- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successful completion of one-year probationary 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.
- 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/.
- In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.
- All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
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 time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
- Planning, directing, and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers.
- Preparing written reports, correspondence, presentations, briefing papers, technical documents and other communications that present facts and recommendations in a clear, concise and logical manner.
- Providing technical advice on programs to industry leaders and colleagues at all levels for resolving problems and providing input for process improvements.
- Working with the livestock, meat, and poultry industries to devise effective regulatory programs and policies for achieving compliance.
- Investigating, analyzing and taking action to enforce compliance with provisions of laws and regulations designed to regulate business services and to maintain fair and competitive practices in the marketing of agricultural commodities or products.
Note: There is no education substitution for this 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.
EducationThis position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information- Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP 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 applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
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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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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.
