This Deputy District Manager (DDM) position is located in the Jackson District Office in Ridgeland, MS. The Deputy District Manager is responsible for delivery of major aspects of the Agency's food safety and public health regulatory mission.

Duties

You will exercise complete responsibility and authority for managing a full range of public health regulatory and other consumer protection program activities in your District. You will direct and oversee the review, implementation and on-going assessment of the domestic meat, poultry and egg products inspection program in your District, personally and through subordinate managers, supervisors and staff. You will formulate operational policies, procedures and programs including long-range goals and priorities for program activities within the District. You will ensure that the activities of front-line personnel are prioritized and appropriately directed to conduct inquiries or assessments, document findings, and recommend action in response to public health problem(s) and/or food safety issues. You will exercise broad delegations of authorities and flexibilities for assuring efficient and effective management of extensive financial, human, and other resources in support of the Agency's public health regulatory mission.

Requirements

• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Selectee may be subject to satisfactory completion of one-year probationary or trial period.
• 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.
• If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• 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/

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: 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 for 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: Responsibility for performing, planning, and managing complex work involving the oversight and enforcement of a full range of the Agency's public health and other consumer protection regulatory requirements where the subordinate workforce is multi-level, multi-disciplined and geographically dispersed, OR equivalent experience. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Administrative and Management Positions - 0340 Series 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

There are no educational requirements or substitutions for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Erik Aragon
• Phone: 612-852-7669
• Email: [email protected]