Summary This position is located in the Farm Service Agency (FSA), Field Operations Staff of the Deputy Administrator for Field Operations (DAFO). This position represents DAFO by providing instruction and policy guidance to State and county FSA offices related to administrative and management issues including, but not limited to those related to budget, workload analysis and reporting, personnel, fiscal management, and administrative services. Responsibilities Administrative management issues are nationwide in scope, characterized by rapid change, and of critical importance to the operations of the Agency and to the provision of program services to Agency clientele. Represents DAFO in carrying out special assignments including those dealing with confidential issues and personnel matters. Oversees assigned clerical support staff. As assigned, provides general direction or policy advice to lower graded specialists on DAFO's Field Operations Staff who work with specific farm programs and related operations. Represents DAFO and the Agency in dealings with Rural Development and Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel in Service Centers involving common administrative policies and the sharing of administrative resources. Represents DAFO in working with SEDs to ensure that service center personnel are properly trained in applicable administrative management policies and procedures. Speaks for DAFO in providing policy direction to individual State and county FSA offices on a nationwide basis as appropriate. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees and officials at all levels of the Agency. Participates fully in the development of Agency and inter-Agency plans and initiatives for resource sharing and common administrative policies and systems. Provides overall coordination and representation on the implementation and assessment of new and revised policies and and initiatives in FSA country offices. Represents DAFO by providing instruction and policy guidance to State and county FSA offices as related to budget, workload analysis and reporting, personnel, fiscal Management, employee conduct and performance issues and administrative services. Participates fully with Agency program officials in the development, implementation and review of program policies, procedures and regulations. Conducts investigations negotiations to resolve conflicts and controversies for employee conduct issues and initiates necessary action to assure understanding and acceptance of DAFO policies and objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In 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. 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: Providing advisory services and authoritative policy interpretations of administrative management initiatives such as budget and fiscal management, procurement, workload analysis and reporting, human resources management, resource management and other administrative services; AND Experience performing analytical processes sufficient to evaluate the interrelated issues affecting administrative management initiatives on administrative programs, farm programs and farm loan program delivery for long-range administration of mission oriented programs. Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-14 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. Locality Pay: The salary for each location may vary depending on geographically defined locality pay areas. Locality tables may be found at Office of Personnel Management Salaries and Wages. Telework: This position is eligible for telework as determined by the agency policy. Incentives: Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized. Bargaining Unit: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
