Director
What you'd do
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 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. Positions from this announcement will be filled in the Washington D.C. locality area, and/ or in the Beltsville, MD locality area.
Major 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: Analytical assignments require analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency and productivity affecting major administrative programs of the Agency. Conducts research, develops facts and, on the basis thereof develops courses of action to resolve special problems referred to the Senior Director for objective executive determination. Initiates and directs staff members in the preparation, issuance, and interpretation of procedural rules, guidelines and policies and the interrelationships between Agency program and administrative policies and procedures as required. Supports the design and implementation of the Program Area Action Plan and data collection and presentation for Data Driven Reviews. Performs other duties as assigned to accomplish the major objectives and responsibilities of the office. Directs the formulation and development of recommendations for complex operating policies for the handling of all functions assigned.
What you need to qualify
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 (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience developing detailed plans, tasks, milestone dates and schedules to ensure proper sequencing of events and tracking of processes and costs throughout the lifecycle of programs/projects; analyzes problems and issues; Experience calling attention to potential advantages or disadvantages of utilizing a course of action under varying situations and recommends alternative actions and experience leading or supervising a team and evaluating work. Experience with leadership or supervisory practices and methods, ability to plan and organize work, making sound decisions, and evaluate work accomplishments. Experience justifing findings and recommendations to top level agency officials. Experience developing and implementing policies, program alternatives and related issues. 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.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.
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