This position is located at the ARS, Headquarters, Office of the Associate Administrator, National Programs (ONP) in Beltsville, MD. In this position, you will serve as the Supervisor for the Executive Correspondence group and will provide direction and leadership for the Agency's controlled correspondence system, serve as a focal point within ARS for preparation of briefing papers and correspondence, and oversee the administration and maintenance of the Administrator's files and records.

Duties

Edit incumbent's own work and the work of staff for conformity with established formats and for accuracy, clarity, and emphasis so that the materials can be readily comprehended by its intended audience. Ensure the appropriate application of Agency, Department and Government policies as well as professional standards of excellence regarding quality and form of correspondence products. Develop, plan, and execute text, outlines, and talking points for high level Department and Agency officials. Research and analyze nationally significant topics and issues and confer with senior managers and program officials to obtain relevant background information. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Agency executives and program managers, remaining cognizant of areas of vital concern to each group and any areas of potential controversy regarding Agency policies and programs. Oversee inquiries and responses to inquiries received through Federal Agencies and Departments, State and local governments, private institutions, industry, and the general public on the behalf of the Office of National Programs. Oversee and coordinate writing and editorial support to ONP's National Program Leaders and Deputy Administrators, including developing documents such as the National Program Action Plans, reports, strategic plans, and other documents as necessary.

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.
• 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 E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Supervisory Responsibilities (EEO Statement).
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.

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. GS-13 Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-13 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience analyzing, expressing, and presenting technical or scientific information in a clear manner to the public; preparing and editing written products such as briefing papers, articles, or correspondence related to scientific research; providing proofreading and copy editing for documents prepared by staff writers or editors; and coordinating and managing communication across program areas. 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 Agricultural Research Service 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Sydney Teague
• Phone: 703-259-9455
• Email: [email protected]