Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Program Coordinator)

• The duties may include but are not limited to:
• Assists in providing division-wide management analysis and process improvement initiatives.
• Develops revises and implementation of policies procedures and instructional guidance for nationwide SCI operations.
• Actively participates with Management on issues involving organizational development position management and personnel needs.
• Provides technical guidance to Field Support Branch staff in the development and execution of the nationwide inspection auditing and certification for fresh and processed fruits and related products.
• Works closely with officials from other organizations in effectively dealing with the various Division programs.
• Plans organizes coordinates and conducts analytical studies to identify and examine program administrative and resource management trends and problem areas.
• Carries out special projects as assigned and undertakes other additional duties without adversely affecting proficiency on primary workload or the quality of work products.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male 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. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• 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 state drivers license is required at the time of application.
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk public trust or national security positions.
• Prior to an official offer selectee will be required to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) acknowledging/accepting that geographic mobility is a condition of employment. Failure to sign the MOU will result in withdrawal of the job offer.

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: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local county state Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

• Experience conducting analytical studies or applying qualitative and quantitative methods to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of inspection auditing and certification programs for fresh and processed fruits vegetables edible nuts and specialty products.
• Experience negotiating with management to adopt recommendations affecting priorities staffing resource allocation to ensure compliance with Agency Program and Division directives.
• Experience advising leadership on program developments and strategic planning involving the support and development of management supervisory technical and administrative personnel.
• Experience in preparing reports briefings and recommendations to ensure the consistent implementation of policies.