Assistant Deputy Administrator For Field Operations

Farm Service Agency • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This Senior Executive Service (SES), General position is classified as position level II, with a stated salary range of $204,122–$216,010 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are eligible for bonuses and performance-based awards.

The Assistant Deputy Administrator for Field Operations provides strategic support to the Deputy Administrator in implementing Farm Bill, Farm Program, and Farm Loan Program policies across USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) field offices nationwide. The role directs national-to-field delivery of policies, procedures, and operational guidance; oversees daily operations across multiple divisions; and assists in managing a decentralized structure of 51 State Offices and approximately 2,200 county offices. It maintains communication among national, state, and county offices, oversees workforce training and operational readiness, advances farm and producer data management policies and systems, and promotes initiatives supporting beginning, socially disadvantaged, and family farmers. The position also oversees program and administrative performance, accountability, corrective actions, cost management, stakeholder partnerships, and policies and procedures governing State and County Committees, including elections and appeals.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience leading and overseeing complex national agricultural programs within a large, decentralized field organization.
• Experience implementing agricultural policies and programs; ensuring consistent program delivery; and providing strategic direction and operational guidance for Farm Bill authorities, Farm Programs, Farm Loan Programs, disaster and conservation programs, and cross-cutting administrative systems nationwide.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a large, geographically dispersed workforce through strategic workforce planning, resource allocation, senior-level staff supervision, and resolution of complex personnel matters.
• Experience fostering accountability, nondiscriminatory practices, and workforce development.
• Experience building strategic partnerships with federal and state agencies, agricultural organizations, public interest groups, and rural stakeholders to support program delivery, assess community needs, and recommend program or policy modifications to senior USDA leadership.
• Resume must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualification, subject to the stated exceptions for certain current or former career SES members and OPM-certified SES Candidate Development Program graduates.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period upon initial appointment.
• Must file a Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• May be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption, subject to the stated exception for certain Agency employees appointed before November 8, 1985.
• Must complete a resume of no more than two pages, using 0.8-inch margins and 11-point font; separate ECQ/TQ narrative statements are not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic support to the Deputy Administrator in implementing Farm Bill, Farm Program, and Farm Loan Program policies across FSA field offices nationwide.
• Direct and coordinate national-to-field delivery of policies, procedures, and operational guidance to ensure consistent program administration.
• Oversee daily operations of multiple divisions and assist in managing a decentralized field structure of 51 State Offices and approximately 2,200 county offices.
• Maintain effective communication between national, state, and county offices; interpret policy and gather field feedback.
• Provide strategic oversight of workforce training, operational readiness, and organizational capabilities for farm programs, loan programs, and field operations.
• Direct development and dissemination of policies and systems supporting farm and producer data management.
• Advance initiatives supporting beginning, socially disadvantaged, and family farmers, including credit, risk management, and operational assistance.
• Oversee national program and administrative performance, establish accountability measures, and direct corrective actions and cost-management strategies.
• Cultivate strategic partnerships and represent FSA with federal, state, and local agencies, agricultural organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Oversee development, implementation, and administration of policies, regulations, and procedures governing State and County Committees, including committee elections and appeals.

Benefits

• SES employees are eligible for bonuses and performance-based awards.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed