Compliance Officer

Agricultural Marketing Service • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Compliance Officer develops and implements Quality Assurance and Compliance Division (QACD) quality assurance and compliance policies, procedures, and programs, and assists in formulating agency policies governing the national inspection and weighing system. The position also analyzes, develops, and recommends revisions to existing policies in other programs in coordination with others within the Division. Duties listed are for the full-performance level; assignments at developmental grade levels have more limited scope, independence, and complexity.

Requirements

• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 assisting senior team members with analytical and evaluative methods and understanding administration of regulatory or compliance programs; assisting with detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes; and grain grading or inspection, scales and weighing systems, laboratory equipment, or walkthroughs and condition checks at industry facilities. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in Agriculture or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience may also qualify at GS-11.
• For GS-12, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 using analytical and evaluative methods with a thorough understanding of how regulatory or compliance programs are administered; conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes; and using analytical and investigative techniques to conduct reviews or investigations. Education cannot substitute for experience at this level.
• For GS-13, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 acting as a subject matter expert in analytical and evaluative methods and regulatory or compliance program administration; researching and applying executive orders and statutory requirements and restraints relevant to Division operations; and presenting recommendations, negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations, and analyzing or advising on potential impacts to varied audiences, including agency management and external contacts. Education cannot substitute for experience at this level.
• Current federal employees applying for promotion must meet the time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Individuals born male after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check is required.
• Successful completion of a one-year probationary period is required unless previously served.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check and receive federal payments by direct deposit.
• Must submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• USDA employees must be enrolled in Continuous Vetting.
• Transcripts are required when qualifying based on education or a combination of education and experience; qualifying education must be completed at an accredited school, college, or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct reviews and evaluations of field offices, State agencies, and official agencies to assess program effectiveness and compliance.
• Analyze compliance findings, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions to address program deficiencies.
• Provide technical assistance and serve as a liaison to Federal, State, industry, and official agency stakeholders on compliance and program requirements.
• Administer delegation and designation activities for official agencies and State partners.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and guidance related to quality assurance and compliance programs.
• Assist in formulating agency policies governing the national inspection and weighing system.
• Analyze, develop, and recommend revisions to existing policies in other programs in coordination with others within the Division.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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