The Market Development Division (MDD) provides oversight to fruit, vegetable and specialty crop programs relating to the development and administration of federal marketing orders and agreements which are authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.

Duties

The duties may include, but are not limited to: Formulate solutions to complex rulemaking, compliance, administrative, program oversight and general operating problems presented by subordinate supervisors. Evaluate program operations and issue such instructions or determinations as are necessary to most effectively carry out the functions and activities of the Division. Oversee the progress and completion of work products to ensure that all established deadlines and quality standards are met. Collaborate with field offices in administering Division marketing order programs. Oversees economic review and analysis of complex matters used in formulating program decisions and policy recommendations. Oversee the budget development and financial performance of assigned headquarters teams and marketing field offices.

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/.
• 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.
• Prior to an official offer, selectee will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• The work is sedentary and requires no special physical demands.
• The work requires occasional travel to field office locations, industry locations and other general meeting locations.
• The work is frequently high pressured due to timeliness, complexity and workload factors, and fast paced when responding to urgent political, program or industry needs.
• Workload and travel requirements occasionally result in extended hours during the course of a day or week.

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-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience managing and leading diverse, high performing managers and supervisors located in multiple office and telework locations nationally. Compliance and enforcement of Federal programs. Develop and deliver responses to written inquiries originating from the public, Congress, and industry concerning Federal regulations and technical requirements. Ability to lead and participate in collaborative efforts toward development of solutions to complex marketing order recommendations, issues and program development challenges. Establish and update of operational policies, procedures, manuals and guidance. 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]