Program Specialist (ImportExport Document Analyst)

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels assignments will be of more limited scope performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include but are not limited to:
• Provide technical advice and training to Export Document Examiners handling complex and controversial situations.
• Receive review and evaluate incoming/outgoing animal poultry pet bird animal germplasm and animal product import/export certificates and permits for completeness and accuracy
• Consult with clients throughout the United States and the world concerning certificates and import permits.
• Communicates and coordinates with importers and states in the creation of import permits.
• Maintain a variety of animal import and administrative files and disposes of such records according to current disposition schedules and agency requirements.
• Respond to inquiries from permit applicants regarding that the status of animals and animal products certificates and permits and certificate submission procedures.
• Create organize and ensure completeness of animal import records
• Monitor and manage import request and animal release workflow and associated documentation within a web-based VS import management system

• 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 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.
• May be required travel to a temporary duty station location performing irregular working hours including overtime and mission critical duties.

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-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 grade level) that demonstrates:

• Applying regulations guidelines policies directives etc.
• Reviewing detailed information on applications permit requests or certificates.
• Maintaining databases and spreadsheets for purposes of retrieving data.
• Identifying incomplete or conflicting data.

• You are qualifying for the position based on education.
• You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education.
• You are qualifying for this position based on Superior Academic Achievement.
• This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school college or university.