This position is on the Resource Management and Financial Planning Staff (RMFPS). The RMFPS supplies analytical and administrative services to the Assistant Administrator and Deputy Assistant Administrator. This position serves as a senior program analyst responsible for completing a broad range of human capital planning, staffing and personnel, and various resource management duties for the program.

Duties

Provide leadership and oversight of OFO recruitment incentive programs. Serves as senior advisor to OFO leadership regarding human capital planning and recruitment efforts. Provides technical guidance on implementing reviews, audits or studies. Conducts or directs special projects or studies to identify and solve program/budget problems. Establishes work methods and procedures which ensure coordination of responsibilities with other functional programs and/or leadership. Recommends/develops methods for assessing effectiveness of recruitment incentives. Contributes to decision-making and development of strategies to ensure the organization is addressing staffing challenges. Recommends changes to program organization/administration practices that may impact the way services are administered.

Requirements

• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary or trial period.
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" system.
• 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.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements (including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below: Time in grade: Applicants must meet one year 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 at the GS-14 grade level.) For the GS-14 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that demonstrates at least 4 of the following: 1. Knowledge of human capital planning, recruitment, and retention incentives and qualitative and quantitative assessment concepts, principles and practices, policies, laws, regulations and precedents sufficient to function as senior analyst and to apply qualitative and/or quantitative methods in conducting studies or analysis. 2. Experience with facilitating or negotiating human capital planning functions pertaining to recruitment and retention incentives, coordinating activities and consensus building. 3. Knowledge of USDA programs and initiatives to prepare long-range and short-range planning guidance in accordance with broad agency program policies and objectives. 4. Experience with conducting or directing special projects or studies to identify and solve program/budget problems pertaining to recruitment and retention incentives. 5. Experience in developing resource staffing and strategic recruitment/retention guidance for USDA Offices/Program areas. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Administrative and Management Positions. 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, knowledge, and skills 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

Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-14 grade.

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Bryce Forsblad
• Phone: 6128527662
• Email: [email protected]