This position is located in the Farm Service Agency, Deputy Administrator for Farm Loan Programs, Program Operations and Appraisal Division. The duty location is negotiable after selection The selectee oversees the execution of organizational policies, procedures, and regulations. Responsible for staff management, coordination and execution of mission support programs that support organizational goals.
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-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: (1) Experience recommending operating policies and plans; (2) Conducting agricultural program and administrative and management evaluations; (3) Reviewing and responding to complex agricultural program issues;(4) Developing and administering detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of mission-oriented agricultural program(s). 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.
Provides guidance in the development of policies and procedures based on interpretation of program guidance received from Deputy Administrator and Organizational Leadership.
The incumbent serves as Division Director with responsibility for the management and direction of all Division programs and functions.
Confers with the Deputy Administrator and other key operating and staff personnel regarding projected major changes.
Represents the Deputy Administrator in conferences and high level working groups composed of managerial and policy making representatives of FPAC.
Oversees the execution of organizational policies, procedures, and regulations, and is responsible for staff management, coordination, and execution of mission support programs that support organizational goals.
Develops course of action within framework of established policy and objectives to accomplish core mission.
Directs the review and analysis of program evaluation reports and ensures that instructions, notices, procedures and automated systems are developed to correct program deficiencies.