This position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Production and Conservation (FP AC) Business Center (FBC), Management Services Division, located in Washington, DC. The incumbent serves as the Branch Chief for Real Property-Space and Facilities Management Branch, responsible for providing leadership, management, evaluation, and technical direction to the Branch staff.

Duties

Oversees the execution of organizational policies, procedures, and regulations, and is responsible for staff management, coordination, and execution of mission support programs that support organizational goals. Develops uniform management policies and staff management principles and guidance for all mission support programs. Provides subordinate supervisors with guidance and procedures designed to effectively support the mission requirements of the organization. Plans, directs, and controls the allocation and utilization of all authorized resources for execution of the mission. Provides authoritative interpretation and instructions on laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and develops guidance on appropriate course of action.

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.
• 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/.
• Annual Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the 11/07/2024 of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined above. 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. (e.g. one year at the GS-14 grade level for consideration for the GS-15 grade level). Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-15, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service performing the following duties or work assignments: Performing managerial and technical supervisory duties to a Real Property Management staff; Providing oversight and review of management and mission support services, space management, or office layout and design services; and Developing strategic plans and programs to support Real Property Management mission and initiatives. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/support-services-administration-series-0342/ 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

THE SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE IS NOT QUALIFYING AT THE GS-15 LEVEL.

Contacts

• Address Farm Production and Conservation Business Center 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Sanderson Jones
• Email: [email protected]