This position is located in the Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Education (OPACE). The program area is responsible for planning and executing communication programs. The incumbent serves as Deputy Assistant Administrator and shares responsibility with the Assistant Administrator for providing leadership and direction to four OPACE staffs that plan, coordinate, and execute communication programs related to the Agency's primary mission of ensuring food safety.

Duties

Provides leadership and direction to four OPACE staffs that plan, coordinate, and execute communication programs related to the Agency's primary mission. Promotes the principle of equal opportunity in written and oral communications with individuals within and outside of the work unit. Exercises personal leadership and responsibility in maintaining and carrying out a continuing affirmative action employment program of employees under his or her direct or indirect supervision. Participates in coordinating and approving the overall program planning of officials in charge of subordinate organizational units. Assigns responsibility, delegates authority, determines operating policies, exercises general direction over the work associated with assigned activities, and reviews operations to assure attainment of program objectives. Responsible and accountable for planning and directing the technical, administrative, and operating phases of the Congressional and Public Affairs Staff, the Digital and Executive Communications Staff, (cont. on next line) the Food Safety Education Staff, and the Freedom of Information Act Staff. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities and the requirements of the assignments. Evaluates Staff operations to appraise efficiency, adherence to policy, and effectiveness in meeting management objectives and priorities. Initiates or participates in review and improvement of work methods, organizational features, and the structuring of positions to achieve optimum results while planning for future needs. Ensures timely performance of a satisfactory amount and quality of work. Reviews work products of subordinates and accepts, amends, or rejects such work. Develops performance standards for subordinates and evaluates performance. Provides advice, counsel, and instruction to individual employees on both work and administrative matters. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as wamings and reprimands. Recommends action in more serious cases.

Requirements

• 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.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• 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.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Failure to successfully meet these requirements could lead to adverse action proceedings including possible termination.

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: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-14 grade level for consideration for the GS-15 grade level.). Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that includes: Experience indicating in-depth knowledge of public affairs related functions and processes Performing/acting as a subject matter expert in agency wide procedures and policy application, providing guidance and advice to senior leadership Supervising and developing professional and administrative staff by scheduling priorities, assigning work, evaluating performance, and providing advice and counsel on technical or administrative matters Experience that demonstrates the ability to build strong working relationships among people and organizations with diverse interests and/or opinions, including regulated industry, professional or public health, advocacy consumer organizations, Federal and State government partners, and Congress Providing oversight and guidance on implementing staffing allocations and planning for long-range staffing needs. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Joseph Collins
• Phone: (612) 852-7645
• Email: [email protected]