The Fair Trade Practices Program (FTPP), Packers and Stockyards Division (PSD) administers the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 as amended (Act). In this position you will serve as a Regional Director carrying out assigned functions and activities in the enforcement of the provisions of the Act and regulations issued under its authority for their respective local markets and assigned region, which may directly impact the livestock, meat, and poultry industries.
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 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: Planning, directing, and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers. Resume, must demonstrate significant achievements, increasing levels of responsibility as a manager, and a solid record of successful professional performance. Preparing complex written reports, correspondence, presentations, briefing papers, technical documents and other communications that present facts and recommendations in a clear, concise and logical manner. Performing leadership functions such as planning work assignments, reviewing completed work for technical adequacy and timeliness, providing feedback, taking responsibility for team members, preparing briefings and supporting documentation, and evaluating effectiveness of completed projects. Providing technical advice on complex programs to industry leaders and colleagues at all levels for resolving problems and providing input for process improvements. Working with the livestock, meat, and poultry industries to devise effective regulatory programs and policies for achieving compliance. Investigating, analyzing and taking action to enforce compliance with provisions of laws and regulations designed to regulate business services and to maintain fair and competitive practices in the marketing of agricultural commodities or products. 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.
The duties may include, but are not limited to:
Supervises enforcement and provides subject matter guidance, concerning jurisdictional, competition, financial and trade practice provisions of the Act.
Directing the review of the livestock, meat, or poultry industries, methods and practices throughout the assigned geographic area.
Directs investigations by the Business Practices, Financial and Resident Agent Units in the assigned geographic area.
Manages regional office resources in the delivery of all PSD activities and functions.
Administers and recommends revisions to the policies, programs and activities of the PSD.
Supports and participates with the PSD senior management team in formulating and reviewing policies, procedures, and plans.
Directs the staff assigned to the office and cooperates with state and other federal officials when appropriate.
Oversees regional office unit supervisors and the creation and coordination of investigation teams that review complex investigations.
Plans, directs, and, as appropriate, participates in a continuing education program designed to prevent violations by informing persons, entities and national firms the requirements under the Act.