Director.

Duties<br><br><ul><li>The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.</li><li>The duties may include, but are not limited to:</li><li>Analytical assignments require analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency and productivity affecting major administrative programs of the Agency.</li><li>Conducts research, develops facts and, on the basis thereof develops courses of action to resolve special problems referred to the Senior Director for objective executive determination.</li><li>Initiates and directs staff members in the preparation, issuance, and interpretation of procedural rules, guidelines and policies and the interrelationships between Agency program and administrative policies and procedures as required.</li><li>Supports the design and implementation of the Program Area Action Plan and data collection and presentation for Data Driven Reviews.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the major objectives and responsibilities of the office.</li><li>Directs the formulation and development of recommendations for complex operating policies for the handling of all functions assigned.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br><br></strong>Conditions of employment<br><br><ul><li>You must be a US Citizen or US National.</li><li>Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.</li><li>Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.</li><li>Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.</li><li>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.</li><li>Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.</li><li>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/.</li><li>Testing Designated Position: Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.</li><li>Selectee will be subject to a pre-employment medical statement and/or exam.</li><li>Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.</li><li>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.</li><li>Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>TIME-IN-GRADE: </strong>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.<br><br><strong>FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: </strong>Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) 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:<br><br><ul><li>Experience developing detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the lifecycle of programs/projects; analyzes problems and issues;</li><li>Experience calling attention to potential advantages or disadvantages of utilizing a course of action under varying situations and recommends alternative actions and experience leading or supervising a team and evaluating work.</li><li>Experience with leadership or supervisory practices and methods, ability to plan and organize work, making sound decisions, and evaluate work accomplishments.</li><li>Experience justifing findings and recommendations to top level agency officials.</li><li>Experience developing and implementing policies, program alternatives and related issues.<br><br></li></ul>Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.<br><br>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.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.<br><br>Education<br><br>Please see above for education qualification requirement information.<br><br>Additional information<br><br><ul><li>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 CompetencyBased 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 </li><li>Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after three years or more of continuous active service are eligible for consideration under the </li><li>Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period.</li><li>For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the </li><li>Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to </li><li>First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.</li><li>Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will NOT be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.</li><li>Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.</li><li>Recruitment or Relocation Incentives will NOT be considered.</li><li>For more information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses, Schedule A Disabled, etc., explore the different Hiring Paths on the <br><br></li></ul>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.