This position is located in the Farm Service Agency, Vermont State Office located in Colchester, Chittenden County, VT. The Deputy State Executive Director (DSED) serves as a full assistant to the respective State Executive Director (SED), is in a direct supervisory line over all Federal FSA positions in the State, serves as the SED's alter ego in their absence, and participates fully with the SED in managing the State programs, and in furthering the Agency's mission.

Duties

Provides leadership and guidance to staff in administering, monitoring and evaluating FSA programs to ensure compliance with the Agency’s program policies and procedures. Provides leadership and coordination to county offices in developing and implementing operating and management plans and systems to enhance and achieve the purposes and objectives of FSA programs. Participates fully with the SED in the development, formulation, coordination, and implementation of overall FSA operating and management programs, policies and plans within the State. Provides direction for the overall administrative and management activities for the State and its county offices in cooperation and participation with the FPAC Business Center and the Deputy Administrator for Field Operations.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. If selected you will be sent instruction on obtaining fingerprints. Please note we are not able to reimburse any fees incurred for fingerprints.
• 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/.
• 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.
• Position has a Confidential Financial Disclosure (Form OGE-450) requirement. If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement 09/06/2024 including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience 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 for the GS-14 grade level). You must include an SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one) that supports meeting this requirement with your application package Specialized Experience for the GS-14 Level: To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Evaluating administrative practices in State and County Offices and develops recommendations for improvements; Developing State Office criteria for measuring the quality of administrative/program management in County Offices; Developing and/or maintaining budgetary control of funds. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. 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

Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-14 level.

Contacts

• Address Farm Service Agency 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Katya Bou-Sliman
• Email: [email protected]