The incumbent serves as an Export Certificate Coordinator responsible for performing a variety of technical support duties related to export certification of dairy based products. The work includes interpreting foreign countries' import requirements to facilitate international trade, working with internal and external customers to ensure compliance with these requirements, and verifying and auditing processes to ensure legitimacy of export certification documents.

Duties

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. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Issues timely, cost effective and accurate export documentation to exporters of dairy based products. Participates in establishing and carrying out Agency policies and program objectives relating to the exportation of dairy and dairy products. Reviews export certificates for compliance with existing policy and foreign import requirements. Provides instructions on export requirements and changes to the requirements to all field personnel and assures uniform applicability of such requirements. Serves as liaison with field and headquarters personnel on export certification program issues and advises internal and external customers on applicable laws, rules and regulations. Assists in developing procedures and guidelines for headquarters and field offices in carrying out assigned administrative areas. Prepares management reports, briefing materials, discussion papers, and procedures on highly complex dairy related issues.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• The work is sedentary and involves no unusual physical demands. The work occasionally requires carrying light objects such as files, books, and papers.
• Work is performed in an office setting. Occasional travel for training and other assignments may be required. May be required to work outside of normal work hours on non-routine issues or assignments.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level) that demonstrates: Reviews customer application documents to verify all required information is complete and properly submitted. Contacts customers to obtain any missing information or correct deficiencies. Uses databases to enter and track customer requests and applications. Verifies eligibility for services based on comparing application to approved official lists. Corresponds with customers by telephone or electronically to resolve issues and answers inquiries. OR: One full year of graduate level education in the area of Agriculture, Business, Economics, Public Policy or related fields. OR: Superior Academic Achievement:To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a national scholastic honor society (excluding Freshman honor societies), or 3) must meet certain GPA requirements. GPA requirements: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcripts or as computed based on 4 years of education, or courses completed during the final 2 year of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum (GPA will be rounded to one decimal place, e.g., 2.95 rounds to 3.0 and 2.94 rounds to 2.9). Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Reviews agricultural commodity customer application documents to verify all required information is complete and properly submitted. Contacts customers to obtain any missing information or correct deficiencies. Has knowledge of exporting agricultural commodities from the US into foreign commerce. Processes export documents and reviews for inconsistencies and errors. Communicating with customers regarding the export certification program. Experience interacting with customers by telephone or electronically to answer questions regarding export of U.S. agricultural goods. OR .Master's or equivalent graduate degree in Agriculture, Business, Economics, Public Policy or related fields. OR Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07/09 GRADE LEVELS: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that 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.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Marketing Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]