Deputy State Director

Agriculture, Rural Development • Blackfoot, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Idaho State or Area Office of USDA Rural Development. The Deputy State Director (DSD) works fully with the State Director to advance the mission of USDA Rural Development and provides leadership and guidance to senior staff in administering, monitoring, and evaluating programs to ensure compliance with Rural Development requirements. The vacancy is open only to current USDA Rural Development employees.

The DSD assists the State Director in formulating and implementing Rural Development programs throughout the state, including developing operating principles, annual goals, and long-range plans. The position provides expert advice and oversees statewide program development and implementation. It also represents the State Director to other USDA and federal agencies, colleges, local groups, and the public, fostering cooperation and explaining programs and administrative matters. The DSD advises staff on policies, procedures, and directives from higher-level management or headquarters.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must pass background investigation and/or fingerprint check and remain subject to continuous vetting.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance; selectees are subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry and a credit report.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period, unless prior service is creditable, and receive written certification to continue employment after the period.
• Current federal employees applying for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression.
• For GS-14, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13 or its non-federal equivalent, including expert knowledge of organizational management and program operations; experience advising, analyzing, recommending, and coordinating solutions to broad and difficult program, policy, and technical problems; experience managing and supervising employees handling complex commercial loans, grants, or guarantee programs; experience overseeing administrative functions; and experience developing networks and strategic alliances.
• No education substitution is available at the GS-14 level; qualifications are based on specialized experience.
• Must submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of initial appointment and annually thereafter if selected.
• Must complete required training components for new USDA supervisors before the end of the supervisory/managerial probationary period.
• Must meet applicable eligibility requirements and selective factors if seeking CTAP or RPL selection priority.

Responsibilities

• Assist the State Director in formulating and implementing the Rural Development program within the state.
• Exercise leadership in developing and implementing operating principles.
• Manage development of annual goals and long-range operating plans across organizational units.
• Provide expert advice and oversee the development and implementation of statewide programs.
• Represent the State Director to other USDA and federal agencies, colleges, local groups, and the public to enlist cooperation, explain programs, and exchange information on administrative matters.
• Advise staff on policies, procedures, and directives from higher-level management or headquarters.
• Manage, direct, and supervise employees engaged in servicing and approving complex commercial loans, grants, or guarantee programs.
• Provide advice and oversight on administrative matters involving human resources, contracting and procurement, budget and fiscal management, property, buildings and facilities, travel, and emergency management.
• Develop networks and build alliances, collaborating across boundaries to establish strategic relationships and achieve common goals.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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