ASSISTANT DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR FOR FIELD OPERATIONS

US Farm Service Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 204,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Agriculture seeks applicants for a SES, General, Level II position in Washington, DC. The role offers a salary range of $204,122 to $216,010 per year, with bonuses and performance-based awards possible.

Applicants must demonstrate ECQ and Technical Qualifications in their resume (not to exceed two pages) and reflect experience in leading large, national agricultural programs, strategic workforce planning, and program delivery across fields and agencies.

Qualifications

• EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding; Driving Efficiency; Merit and Competence; Leading People; Achieving Results.
• TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ): Demonstrated senior-level experience leading and overseeing complex national agricultural programs within a large, decentralized field organization; experience in policy implementation, program delivery, Farm Bill authorities, and cross-cutting systems.

Job description

This position is designated as SES, General. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level II with a salary range of $204,122 - $216,010 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES using 0.8-inch margins and 11-point font. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs.

1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding

This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness)

2. Driving Efficiency

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology)

3. Merit and Competence

This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. (Competencies: Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience)

4. Leading People

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement)

5. Achieving Results

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. (Competencies: Operation Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking)

For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit SES Executive Core Qualifications.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ):

In addition to the ECQs, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the following technical qualification(s).

1. Demonstrated senior-level experience leading and overseeing complex national agricultural programs within a large, decentralized field organization. Experience must include implementing agricultural policies and programs; ensuring consistent program delivery; providing strategic direction and operational guidance of Farm Bill authorities; Farm Programs and Farm Loan Programs; disaster and conservation programs; and cross-cutting administrative systems nationwide.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead a large, geographically dispersed workforce through strategic workforce planning, resource allocation, senior-level staff supervision, and resolution of complex personnel matters. Experience fostering accountability, nondiscriminatory practices, and workforce development, while building strategic partnerships with federal and state agencies, agricultural organizations, public interest groups, and rural stakeholders to support program delivery, assess community needs, and recommend program or policy modifications to senior USDA leadership.