We will be collecting applications for this position at an on-site event. Please see "How to Apply". The incumbent serves as an Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Regulatory) within the assigned region responsible for carrying out the enforcement of jurisdictional, competition, financial, and trade practice provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act.

Duties

The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Carry out enforcement of jurisdictional, competition, financial and trade practice provisions of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Conduct on-site investigations of persons and firms subject to the Packers and Stockyards Act. Perform on-site trade practice, payment and custodial account investigations of registrants, packers and live poultry dealers. Initiate investigations of new and expanding registrants, packers and live poultry dealers to ascertain whether they meet the jurisdictional requirements of the Packers and Stockyards Act. Conduct investigations or assists others in investigations of the practices of livestock, packing plant, or poultry processing plant weighmasters. Develop annual and quarterly work plans to investigate unfair, unjustly discriminatory or deceptive practices. Work with Legal Specialists and Department attorneys in conducting investigations, preparing investigative reports, compiling evidence, and preparing proposed complaints. Make public presentations to the livestock, meat and poultry industry on matters that are of concern to the public.

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.
• Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year trial 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/
• 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.
• There is some carrying of equipment, walking over rough terrain, working with livestock, lifting of 50 pounds or less, and some night observations.
• Considerable driving is required on mostly paved 2 and 4 lane roads.

Qualifications

To qualify, you MUST meet all program and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. To be eligible, applicants must meet one of the following requirements; Completed all requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two (2) years. Current students who will complete their degree requirements by June 10, 2025 will be considered. or Individuals who, due to military service obligation, were precluded from applying to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the 2-year eligibility period described above shall have a full 2-year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty. This eligibility period cannot extend more than 6 years from the date on which the requirements for the academic course of study were met. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS LISTED ABOVE: Applicants must meet the following specialized experience and/or education requirements listed below: For the GS-07 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors, which demonstrates: Knowledge of the livestock, meat or poultry industries operations and practices. Utilizing verbal communications for presenting facts, findings, and recommendations on technical information. Utilizing written communications for creating clear, concise, detailed reports of facts and findings on technical information. Using computers and software to create spreadsheets, graphs, and charts and perform word processing functions. OR Education: 1 full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a degree in accounting, animal science, agricultural business, agricultural economics, food processing, commerce, transportation, marketing, or a closely related field. OR Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution AND 1) have a class standing in the upper third of the graduating class, 2) membership in a national scholastic honor society (excluding Freshman honor societies), or 3) must meet certain GPA requirements. GPA requirements: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on official transcripts or as computed based on 4 years of education, or courses completed during the final 2 year of the curriculum; OR 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum (GPA will be rounded to one decimal place, e.g., 2.95 rounds to 3.0 and 2.94 rounds to 2.9). For the GS-09 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors, which demonstrates: Experience in financial or trade practices in livestock, meat, or poultry industries. Conducting investigations and technical research. Working independently and creating work plans with little supervision. Experience researching, interpreting, and applying Local, State, and Federal regulations and standard operating procedures. Collecting evidence and developing findings of investigations. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in accounting, animal science, agricultural business, agricultural economics, food processing, commerce, transportation, marketing, or closely related field. OR LL.M., if related TRANSCRIPTS are required. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-07/09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that 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

Please see above for education qualification requirement information.

Transcripts including the date your degree was conferred are required. Applications will not be considered without this documentation. For those graduating this semester by June 10, 2025 you will have to provide proof of conferment prior to entrance on duty.

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]