Program Manager (Deputy Director)

DutiesPlanning, determining and monitoring progress toward program goals, and initiating corrective actions to conduct studies and recommend policies, programs, systems and procedures in the administrative management area.Oversees the planning, direction, and timely execution of several major program segments; participates in identifying multi-year and long-range workEstablishes and maintains relationships internal and external to USDA with other federal agencies by demonstrating strong leadership abilitieCommunicating information to high-ranking political appointees, managers, supervisors, program staff, individuals or groups effectively; making clear and convincing oral presentations.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a US Citizen or US National.Males born after 12 / 31 / 1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and / or fingerprint check.Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.Subject to one year supervisory / managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https : / / www.e-verify.gov / . Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and / or education, as defined below.Time in grade : Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). You must include an SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one) that supports meeting this requirement with your application package.To qualify for the GS-15 : Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to at least the GS-14 level in the federal service. Examples of qualifying experience include the following types of tasks performed on a regular and recurring basis : Managing the development, preparation, review, approval, or publication of compliance reviews, resolution / settlement agreements, addressing civil rights issues;Managing and supervising program activities related to civil rights proactive prevention and enforcement priorities such as investigation of unlawful discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other related civil rights violations;Effectively communicating civil rights positions orally and in writing to stakeholders at all levels and background, and;Working with assisted programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Women, Infants, and Children, National School Lunch Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no substitution of education at this grade level. Additional informationCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL) : Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP / RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.USDA is offering a variety of strategic workplace flexibilities which allow us to recruit and retain the best talent that reflects the diversity of our country, improve employee morale, and make USDA an employer of choice. In support of this commitment, telework-eligible positions may be eligible to telework up to eight days a pay period, based upon the duties of specific positions. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by Departmental policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below : Strategic Direction - Oversees daily operations across various programs to ensure efficiency and adherence to established policies. Collaborates with Director to develop and implement strategic plans that align with organizational goals. Plans and evaluates priorities and goals to achieve results. Monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, direction, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Leadership skills - Demonstrate strong leadership abilities; effective communication to include authentic and empathetic consideration, and conflict resolution skills; adaptable, flexible, and resilient to meet changing circumstances; able to motivate and inspire staff and others; considers external factors and viewpoints; analytical; embraces creativity and innovation.Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Noncompetitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need only meet minimum qualifications to be referred.Note : If after reviewing your resume and / or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, yourscore may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right.To view the application form, visit :