This position is located in the Office of the Administrator. The Deputy Chief of Staff serves as an advisor to the Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and Chief Operating Officer to establish and execute the FSIS strategic vision and manage change across FSIS.

Duties

Utilize a full range of qualitative and quantitative methods to assess and improve program operations. Independently plan, design, and coordinate projects, studies and initiatives related to operations in the Office of the Administrator. Identify and recommend solutions to critical issues affecting the administration of USDA program goals and objectives. Represent the USDA at events, industry conferences, and other high-level meetings on sensitive food safety matters. Establish and maintain effective relationships with management officials and program contacts to keep them informed of program goals and objectives.

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/

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-13 grade level for consideration for the GS-14 grade level.). Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level that demonstrates: 1. Extensive knowledge of FSIS program offices and field operations, Agency policies, regulations, and directives. 2. Experience coordinating and working with a variety of internal and external stakeholder groups and leadership across multiple FSIS program areas. 3. Experience planning, writing, and editing documents for a wide range of intended audiences. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Management and Program Analysis Series, 0343 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

There is no education substitute for this position.

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Andrew Paulsen
• Phone: (612) 852-7695
• Email: [email protected]