Deputy State Director, Rural Development Leader

Agriculture, Rural Development (DOA); Blackfoot (ID); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The Deputy State Director for USDA Rural Development leads statewide programs, advising the State Director and guiding senior staff across operations, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure compliance with RD policies.

Ideal candidates are U.S. citizens with GS-14 level experience, capable of interagency collaboration, budgeting oversight, and strategic planning, with willingness to travel up to 25% and telework eligibility as policy allows.

Qualifications

• Time in Grade: 52 weeks at next lower grade for current federal employees.
• For GS-14, 1 year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent.
• Volunteer work and paid experience both count toward qualifications.
• Education cannot be used to qualify for the GS-14 grade.
• Experience includes human resources, contracting, budgeting, and facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the State Director in formulating and implementing the Rural Development program statewide.
• Develop annual goals and long-range plans to meet program objectives.
• Provide expert advice and oversee statewide program development and implementation.
• Represent the State Director with agencies, colleges, and the public to explain RD programs.
• Advise staff on policies, procedures, and directives from headquarters.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Interagency coordination

Program management

Communication

Job description

The Deputy State Director for USDA Rural Development leads statewide programs, advising the State Director and guiding senior staff across operations, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure compliance with RD policies.

Ideal candidates are U.S. citizens with GS-14 level experience, capable of interagency collaboration, budgeting oversight, and strategic planning, with willingness to travel up to 25% and telework eligibility as policy allows.