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 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. Participates with system and program managers in developing transportation support requirements for center-managed systems and equipment during the conceptual, acquisition, and operational phases. Advises on the procedures and operations for ocean carrier and freight transportation and the temporary storage, consolidation, and shipment of items throughout the country and to overseas locations Conducts final pre-audit and approval of documents submitted for payment of ocean freight or reimbursement for administrative costs to program participants in the Food for Progress and McGovern-Dole programs. Reviews freight invitations for bids and related contracts prior to release to the public in order to assure that freight invitations are in compliance with program regulations. Responsible for final pre-audit and approval of documents submitted for discharge survey fee reimbursements to program participants.

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 E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the at least the GS-09 level; or its non-federal equivalent that included experience: furnishes ocean freight rates estimates and commodity price estimates for the preparation of cost estimates for draft agreements with participants; develops and maintains Excel spreadsheets that monitor individual agreements and cumulative programs to ensure appropriate financial management and adherence to regulatory statutes; responsible for the final pre-audit and approval of documents submitted for payment of ocean freight or reimbursement for administrative costs to program participants. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. OR A combination of graduate level education and experience as described above. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the at least the GS-11 level; or its non-federal equivalent that included experience: furnishes ocean freight rates estimates and commodity price estimates for the preparation of cost estimates for draft agreements with participants; develops and maintains Excel spreadsheets that monitor individual agreements and cumulative programs to ensure appropriate financial management and adherence to regulatory statutes; responsible for the final pre-audit and approval of documents submitted for payment of ocean freight or reimbursement for administrative costs to program participants and provides policy guidance to ensure that the transportation capability established for each system is effective, timely, and responsive. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level, GS-12. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 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 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.

Contacts

• Address Foreign Agricultural Service Human Capital Management Division 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Melissa Du Chene
• Phone: 505-718-3547
• Email: [email protected]