Supervisory Supply Management Specialist (Pocatello Supply Depot Manager)

Summary The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), Pocatello Supply Depot (PSD) is located in Pocatello, Idaho, and supports the WS program by manufacturing, procuring, and distributing specialized wildlife damage management products. The physical plant includes office and warehouse space in addition to manufacturing equipment used in the production of grain baits and a variety of other specialty products employed in wildlife damage control operations. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: Supervises, directs and oversees operation of the PSD. Sets manufacturing, quality control, distribution, administrative and sales policies Plans future activities and products to meet changing needs and ensures continued productive operation Ensures that all pesticide products manufactured or distributed have been properly registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State regulatory agencies Sets safety and quality standards for operations and serves as Safety Officer for the PSD. Provides technical, biological and chemical information to individuals, groups, and agencies on request, regarding properties of pesticides and other wildlife damage control materials Provides recommendations and status updates to WS Management regarding PSD daily operations and related operating requirements Supervises the manufacturing/warehouse operations and administrative functions for the PSD Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. 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: - Utilizing and interpreting Federal, State, and local regulations which have a bearing on operational wildlife management and the facility's programs. - Experience in the toxicology and other properties of dangerous materials specifically handled by plant employees and of the chemical and physical processes involved in existing and proposed manufacturing operations. - Analyzing and resolving difficult issues and problems in supply processes, work methods, and supply data management. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP 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 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. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.