Supervisory Plant Protection and Quarantine Officer (Mid-Level Manager)

Summary The Mid-level Manager provides technical and administrative supervision to subordinate Supervisors responsible for overseeing a substantial work force of officers and technician positions. The position has oversight of special projects, logistical planning, large-scale resource management, and multiple funding sources across several organizational units covering a large geographic area. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Responsible for managing Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) and/or Domestic programs as follows: Designs regulatory, survey, control, and/or eradication efforts. Represents Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) in cooperative programs. Develops survey, treatment, and/or inspection initiative in order to facilitate exports of agricultural products. Oversees the planning and management of inspections, treatments, and survey/eradication programs as well as the enforcement of quarantines. Provides guidance to the first-level supervisors who initiate and modify techniques and procedures to meet changing program requirements. Develops and maintains cooperative relations with customers, stakeholders, regulated entities, and other Federal and local governmental agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement you will also need to meet the following: 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: Planning and managing the technical approach for inspections, treatments, survey/eradication programs, and quarantine applications in support of a plant health or plant pest disease program. Analyzing data using plant pest program databases, and research tools to develop recommendations regarding solutions to technical problems or initiating and modifying procedures. Assisting with management of plant pest and disease program administration, involving resources, logistical planning, vehicle fleet management, establishing and reviewing work schedules, approving travel authorizations and purchase vouchers. Reviewing and managing workload of lower graded employees, to ensure full mission coverage, address staffing needs and to promptly address problematic situations. Coordinating efforts and working with managers of other federal agencies, and state and local agencies in reaching Plant pest and disease program goals. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. 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 Please see above for education qualification requirement information. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP 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/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. A relocation or recruitment incentive may be offered for this position. Incentives are subject to agency policy, the specifics of individual job offers will be considered at time of selection. An incentive is not guaranteed. A service agreement will be required. Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process.