Supervisory Agricultural Marketing Specialist - Regulatory (Director)

This Supervisory Agricultural Marketing Specialist - Regulatory (Director) position is with Agricultural Marketing Service (Department of Agriculture) in Tucson, AZ. The position is located in the AMS, Specialty Crops Program, Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) Division. The incumbent serves as Director of the PACA Division and, as such, plans and ensures the accomplishment of all Division activities, including the development, formulation, administration, and coordination of the program responsibilities and policies of the PACA Division. Key duties: • The duties may include, but are not limited to: • Formulates and oversees implementation of Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) related programs and policies. • Directs and coordinates the development, installation, and execution of operational policies and program activities, including the operation of multiple regional offices. • Leads the study and analysis of issues related to the totality of PACA laws, rules, regulations, and procedures, formulates authoritative recommendations, and prepares various reports. • Participates with other Departmental officials in meetings with industry groups to discuss current or proposed programs, amendments, and regulations, and to resolve related problems and issues. • Serves as both a first line and second line supervisor to key GS-14 supervisory personnel and exercises final authority for the full range of personnel actions and organization design. • Explains the PACA position on critical and frequently complex legal issues and operational matters at legal hearings and to high-level Departmental officials and other related committees/task groups. Qualifications: 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. FOR THE GS-15 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Leadership and management experience building teams while overseeing staffing, resource allocation, and budget priorities to support organizational goals. Experience interpreting laws, regulations, and policies, and providing guidance and advice to leadership, colleagues, and stakeholders on program and policy matters. Ability to analyze business requirements, develop recommendations for process and system improvements, and communicate findings through reports, presentations, and briefings. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are not required. 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. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.