The Administrative Officer (AO) for the Packers and Stockyards Division serves as a focal point for ensuring the orderly and effective operation of the regional office and branch and the timely preparation of mission-critical reports, briefing materials, and correspondence. Advises the Regional Director and Branch Chief on highly sensitive personnel matters and provides guidance to regional office supervisors.

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: Planning, organizing, and directing the regional office and branches' administrative functions, including budget and finance, personnel, procurement, property, fleet, and administrative services. Provide equal opportunity in employment for all subordinates, applicants, and new hires, prohibits discrimination in employment, and promotes a full realization of equal employment. Serve as the technical authority and consultant to management on all budget and cost analysis activities for the regional office and branch. Analyze and provide a full range of liaison services to support the administration of a complex budget involving Division and Program administrative expenses. Prepare written justifications supporting requests for funds required to carry out the branch and regional office operations and prepares budget documents for each activity. Plan and conduct comprehensive analytical studies to improve organizational structure and staffing levels. Review and comment on management plans and proposals. Provide advice and recommendations to the Regional Director and Branch Chief regarding personnel management. Analyze human resource requirements and capabilities for current and projected workloads.

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 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. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) that demonstrates: - Experience with budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, guides, and financial processes related to federal appropriations. - Experience with automated data processing concepts and system capabilities to accomplish budget functions. - Working independently on budget-related activities, interpreting, and advising managers on regulatory or policy requirements and restrictions as well as recommending alternatives. - Providing customer support on financial and administrative processes, including advice and guidance. - Knowledge of supervisory, leadership, and mentoring techniques to plan, organize, and manage resources, subordinates, and team projects. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related Note: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: - Experience in planning, managing, executing, evaluating, and facilitating a full range of administrative activities such as contracting and procurement, management analysis, human resources management, budget and financial management, and support services. - Comprehensive and detailed knowledge and understanding of federal government budgetary methods, practices, procedures, regulations, and OMB Guidelines. - Experience in developing and recommending detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of the mission-oriented program(s). - Planning or leading projects or teams, including assigning work, setting priorities, and providing feedback on work assignments. Note: There is no education substitution 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. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: 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]