The incumbent serves as an Associate Deputy Administrator of the Cotton and Tobacco Program. The Program administers marketing services, expansion of market outlets, research and promotion activities, regulatory, and other related programs for cotton, cottonseed, and cotton products. They share with the Deputy Administrator, full delegation of responsibility for overall planning, coordinating, and directing of programs.

Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Participates in developing, recommending, and supporting AMS’ broad missions, goals, and policies oriented to the Nation’s agricultural requirements. Representing the agency in establishing and maintaining relationships with producer, trade, governmental, and related groups for the purpose of furnishing technical information. Provides leadership and direction in evaluating the effectiveness of program operations and research in terms of adherence to operating plans and time schedules. Provides for the allocation, control and efficient use of resources (funds, personnel, and property) assigned to the Cotton and Tobacco Program. Assists with oversight and management of the program’s engineering staff. Provides oversight and management of the program’s recruitment efforts in order to maintain a sufficient workforce. Assists with oversight and management of the program’s safety program to ensure that all Cotton and Tobacco Program offices maintain a safe and healthy work environment for employees.

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.
• 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.
• 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/.
• 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.
• 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.

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: 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. FOR THE GS-15 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience in planning and developing overall objectives, policies, and procedures for broad goal-oriented operational programs. Provides executive direction essential to implementing program and policy objectives involving difficult and important decisions and determinations regarding the conduct, coordination, and integration of programs conducted by the various organizational segments under this or the incumbent's direction. Representing the agency in establishing and maintaining relationships with producer, trade, governmental, and related groups for the purpose of furnishing technical information; obtaining policy and program recommendations and promoting harmonious relations and cooperation with these groups. Provides leadership and direction in evaluating the effectiveness of program operations and research in terms of adherence to operating plans and time schedules, the maximum utilization of resources, the qualitative value of the end product, or results, as measured by the planned objective sand cooperative relationships. Provides for the allocation, control and efficient use of resources (funds, personnel, and property). Note: There is no education substitution for this 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]