Staff Specialist

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

The Staff Specialist performs staff support duties for the Director of the Logistics Center and its staff. The Center's goal is to deploy critical veterinary resources within 24 hours and assist States, Tribes, and Territories in planning, training, and exercising for the rapid receipt of stockpile resources. At the full-performance level, the role supports training and exercise events, administrative and logistical operations, personnel activities, executive functions, and coordination with field operations and senior leadership.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Individuals born male after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Pass a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Enroll in Continuous Vetting, as required for USDA employees.
• For the GS-09 level, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 that includes coordinating travel, administrative tasks, and logistical support; developing and implementing administrative guidelines, work processes, or management practices; working with staff to organize and monitor paperwork associated with contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and memoranda of understanding; and planning mail operations and guiding staff on mail-related matters.
• Alternatively, for the GS-09 level, have a master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field, or an LL.B. or J.D.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may qualify at the GS-09 level; qualifying applicants using education or a combination of education and experience must provide transcripts.
• Meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, designing, conducting, and coordinating training and exercise events with primary and support agencies.
• Manage the Director’s travel, schedules, and workflow, and ensure continuity during the Director’s absence.
• Guide staff on complex travel issues and review travel authorizations and vouchers for compliance.
• Support personnel actions and advise on staffing, performance, and workforce planning needs.
• Lead and motivate staff, improve processes, and implement internal controls for efficient operations.
• Develop and update administrative procedures and communicate and support their adoption across the Center.
• Coordinate tasks, track deadlines, and maintain communication with field operations and senior leadership.
• Support executive protocol, committees, and meetings; prepare correspondence and informational materials.
• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Director and represent the Director’s views to staff and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level