About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Services Agency (FSA), Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs (DAFP), Safety Net Division (SND). The incumbent will serve as the program manager of the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) with full and independent responsibility for program planning, development, and implementation.
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. Individual Occupational Requirement: GS-1145: 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 Graduate Education: Major study -- dairy science, agricultural marketing, domestic agricultural development, farm management, agronomy, or other agricultural specialty areas. 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 Individual Occupational Requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education listed below. Specialized Experience Requirement For the GS-14 grade level: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in federal service or comparable experience not gained through federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Broad knowledge of the laws, regulations, and principles as well as applying technology to analyze, evaluate and implement agricultural programs; Understanding of farming practices and customs, and of the economic needs of farm communities at the national level; and Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with representatives of public and private organizations, farmers' associations, and others. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-14 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 DutiesEstablish and maintain relationships with producers, the trade, and other related groups, both domestic and international, and other divisions and offices of FSA to obtain policy and program recommendations.Provide direction and assistance to State offices with respect to assigned program operations and procedures.The incumbent participates fully with the Division Director in developing and administering the assigned program.The incumbent is also responsible for providing technical direction to the State and headquarters specialists who participate in developing and implementing the program.Assist in the assembly and dissemination of automated systems and related procedures for assigned programs administered by the Division as well as by other FSA staffs and USDA agencies as assigned.Analyze audit and investigation reports pertaining to assigned programs, draft responses, and take corrective action as necessary.The incumbent independently formulates national and State policy and procedures for one of the following related to the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP)Develop and recommend specific revisions with respect to handbooks, notices, issuances, and forms for programs that are automated.