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Job SummaryThis position is located in the Farm Service Agency, Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs (DAFP), Conservation Division. This position serves as Division Director with responsibility for fully directing Division functions and operations. This includes developing policies and administering nationwide programs for all assigned programs..
QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts. Basic Requirement: GS-1145 Series: Education: Undergraduate Education: Major study -- economics, agricultural economics, marketing, business administration, animal or poultry science/husbandry, agronomy, soil science, or related curricula dealing with the production and distribution of farm products. OR Experience: Experience that demonstrated: Knowledge of the laws and regulations governing agricultural stabilization and conservation programs and of the particular application of national policies and objectives at the State level; Understanding of farming practices and customs in the United States, and of the economic needs of farm communities at the State level; Knowledge of current State and Federal agricultural trends; and Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with representatives of public and private organizations, farmers' associations, and others, and to interpret regulations, programs, and policies affecting them. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement For the GS-15 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Directing, developing, reviewing, administering and coordinating programs which demonstrate an expert knowledge of the laws and regulations governing farm safety net, loan and conservation programs and application of national policies and objectives; Broad knowledge of farming practices and customs in the United States, and of the economic needs of farm communities; Knowledge of current State and Federal agricultural trends; Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with representatives of public and private organizations, farmers' associations, and others, and to interpret statutes regulations, programs, and policies affecting them; Experience in automation of farm programs including writing business user requirements and testing and certification of automated farm programs. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-13 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. Time-in-Grade Requirement: If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. You must meet this requirement by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesParticipates with the Administrator, DAFP, Division Directors, and other policy determining staff members in overall policy and program formulation.Directing, planning, coordinating, evaluating and overseeing the work of subordinate staff within the Division.Coordinates policy and program recommendations from various sources including State offices, commodity offices, Farm Services Agency (FSA) Divisions, Department, agricultural and trade organizations.Maintains close liaison with all national farm organizations and major agricultural groups on legislative matters.