DEPUTY STATE DIRECTOR

This position is located in the Rural Development (RD) Ohio State Office.. The Deputy State Director participates fully with the State Director in furthering the mission of USDA (RD). Provides leadership and guidance to senior staff in administering, monitoring and evaluating various programs to assure compliance with Rural Development program policies and the public assistance applicable to the overall State program. THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT ONLY. 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 the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. For GS-14 Grade Level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Expert knowledge of organizational management issues and program area operations to advise, analyze, recommend and coordinate resolution of broad and difficult program, policy, and technical problems. Manages, directs and supervises the work of employees engaged in making servicing and approving complex and difficult commercial loans, grants, or guarantee programs. Provides advice and oversight related to administrative matters involving human resources, contracting and procurement, budget and fiscal management, property, building and facilities management, travel, and emergency management. Experience developing networks and building alliances, collaborating across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. There is no substitution of education. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0301 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification 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. Assist and support the State Director's agenda and the formulation and implementation of the total Rural Development program within the State Develop training plans and/or on-the-job training for subordinate supervisors and employees and identify developmental needs. Manage all Program Directors and administrative personnel Directs everyday administrative needs and organizational requirements. Approve leave for subordinate supervisors and employees. Ensure stable, seamless, and consistent state-level operational coverage through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. 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 https://www.e-verify.gov/. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement.