Director

Food Safety and Inspection Service•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Director works in the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD), Risk Management and Innovations Staff (RMIS). FSIS is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director participates in developing, recommending, and supporting program mission, goals, and policies, speaking with the authority of the Assistant Administrator and Deputy Administrator. The role directs, plans, oversees, and coordinates RMIS staff operations, manages resources, reviews program operations and policy effectiveness, supervises professional and administrative employees, and builds productive working relationships across government, consumer groups, and regulated industry. The Director also promotes adherence to Agency equal employment opportunity and civil rights policies.

Requirements

Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; current federal employees applying for promotion must have 52 weeks at the next lower grade level.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, including all of the following: leading development, coordination, and implementation of policy or regulatory initiatives; improving organizational processes through collaboration and consensus-building across programs or units; leading analysis of issues and programs for alignment with mission objectives, statutory requirements, scientific foundations, and policy goals; integrating scientific, technical, or risk-based analysis into policy development; supervising multidisciplinary professional staff at GS-14 or above, including resource allocation, performance evaluation, personnel matters, and full supervisory authorities; representing an organization in high-level engagements on sensitive or complex policy matters; overseeing regulatory guidance, compliance materials, assessment methodologies, or sampling frameworks supporting national policy or public health objectives; and managing complex, controversial, or urgent public health or regulatory programs.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Pass background investigation and/or fingerprint check; obtain and maintain a security clearance and undergo a National Agency Check and Inquiry and credit report.
Successfully complete a probationary or trial period if required, including a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.
New USDA supervisors must complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
Successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Use direct deposit for federal payments.
Submit a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) if required and submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of initial appointment and annually thereafter.
Comply with financial disclosure requirements and applicable assignment restrictions.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the Senior Management Team in developing, recommending, and supporting the program's mission, goals, and policies.
Ensure day-to-day activities affecting policy operations are carried out effectively and keep managers informed of significant issues and developments.
Coordinate program activities and ensure follow-through on pending action items.
Direct, plan, oversee, and coordinate staff operations within OPPD-RMIS, allocating and controlling resources efficiently.
Review and evaluate operations, make work assignments, assess program and policy efficiency, and recommend improvements.
Supervise professional and administrative employees and ensure equity among performance standards and rating techniques.
Maintain productive contacts with officials throughout OPPD, FSIS, other agencies, consumer groups, and regulated industry to enhance communication and collaboration.
Promote and ensure adherence to Agency equal employment opportunity and civil rights policies, goals, and objectives.