The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides leadership on food and agriculture issues based on public policy, the best available science and effective management. The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) links U.S. agriculture to the world, improves foreign market access for U.S. food and agricultural products, builds new markets, improves the competitive position of U.S. agriculture in the global marketplace, and provides food aid and technical assistance to foreign countries.

Duties

The incumbent ensures that policy making officials are provided with technical program advice on specific policies, programs, budgets, strategies and alternatives related to overseas operations. Manages and coordinates a Program Area budget of $80MM across 93 locations including formulation, allocation, execution and reconciliation processes among USDA agencies and the Department of State. Writes, establishes, assesses and evaluates administrative and management policies and operations in accordance with FAS strategic goals and objectives. Manages and coordinates with the Department of State and other agencies on issues in their assigned portfolio related to overseas operations. Coordinates with Department’s contracting office to support the execution of contracts and act as Program Area Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

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.
• 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/.
• 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.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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 (52 weeks) of specialized experience that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: managing and coordinating the contracting needs within a program area, including development, submission, execution, and closeout of contracts as required by agency, department, and Federal regulations; advising and assisting leadership on matters related to the consulting, coordination, development, administration, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures and provides policy support and advice to FAS leadership on administrative and management policies and operations in accordance with agency strategic goals and objectives. 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 Foreign Agricultural Service Human Capital Management Division 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Dorene Jones
• Email: [email protected]