Supervisory Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Regulatory)

Agricultural Marketing Service • Aurora, CO

14d

About The Position

The Packers and Stockyards Division (PSD) administers the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921, as amended. The person in this position serves as a Regional Director, carrying out assigned enforcement functions and activities under the Act and its regulations for local markets and an assigned region. The work may directly impact the livestock, meat, and poultry industries.

The Regional Director supervises enforcement activities and provides subject matter guidance on jurisdictional, competition, financial, and trade-practice provisions of the Act. The role directs industry reviews and investigations, manages regional office resources and staff, and administers PSD policies, programs, and activities. The position also supports PSD senior management in policy and planning, coordinates with state and federal officials, oversees regional unit supervisors and complex investigation teams, and leads or participates in continuing education intended to inform regulated parties about Act requirements and prevent violations.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level for current federal employees applying for promotion.
• For the GS-14 level, have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level.
• Experience planning, directing, and evaluating work that includes managing and/or supervising other managers.
• Experience preparing written reports, correspondence, presentations, briefing papers, technical documents, and other communications that convey facts and recommendations clearly, concisely, and logically.
• Experience providing technical program advice to industry leaders and colleagues at all levels to resolve problems and provide input for process improvements.
• Experience working with the livestock, meat, and poultry industries to develop effective regulatory programs and policies for achieving compliance.
• Experience investigating, analyzing, and taking action to enforce laws and regulations governing business services and fair, competitive practices in marketing agricultural commodities or products.
• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• If born male after December 31, 1959, be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Pass the required background investigation and/or fingerprint check and E-Verify employment verification check.
• Complete the applicable one-year probationary period; new USDA supervisors must complete required training program components before the supervisory/managerial probationary period ends.
• Use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of the effective appointment date and annually thereafter.
• Enroll in Continuous Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise enforcement and provide subject matter guidance on jurisdictional, competition, financial, and trade-practice provisions of the Act.
• Direct reviews of livestock, meat, and poultry industries, methods, and practices throughout the assigned geographic area.
• Direct investigations conducted by the Business Practices, Financial, and Resident Agent Units in the assigned geographic area.
• Manage regional office resources for delivery of PSD activities and functions.
• Administer and recommend revisions to PSD policies, programs, and activities.
• Support and participate with the PSD senior management team in formulating and reviewing policies, procedures, and plans.
• Direct office staff and cooperate with state and other federal officials when appropriate.
• Oversee regional office unit supervisors and the creation and coordination of teams reviewing complex investigations.
• Plan, direct, and, as appropriate, participate in continuing education to inform persons, entities, and national firms about the Act's requirements and help prevent violations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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