Compliance Officer

Summary

If selected for this position, you will develop and implement Quality Assurance and Compliance Division (QACD) quality assurance and compliance policies, procedures, and programs, and assists in the formulation of agency policies that govern the national inspection and weighing system. You would also be responsible for analyzing, developing, and recommending revisions to existing policies in other programs in coordination with others within the Division.

Duties

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Conduct reviews and evaluations of field offices, State agencies, and official agencies to assess program effectiveness and compliance.
• Analyze compliance findings, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions to address program deficiencies.
• Provide technical assistance and serve as a liaison to Federal, State, industry, and official agency stakeholders on compliance and program requirements.
• Administers delegation and designation activities for official agencies and State partners.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and guidance related to quality assurance and compliance programs.

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-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Assist senior team members with applying analytical and evaluative methods and displaying understanding of how regulatory and/or compliance programs are administered. Assist with conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes. Grading or inspection of grain, scales and weighing systems, laboratory equipment, or conducting walkthroughs and condition checks at industry facilities OR .Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in Agriculture or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Using analytical and evaluative methods and displaying a thorough understanding of how regulatory and/or compliance programs are administered. Conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes. Using analytical and investigative techniques to conduct reviews or investigations. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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: Acting as subject matter expert on analytical and evaluative methods and displaying a thorough understanding of how regulatory and/or compliance programs are administered. Researching and applying executive orders and statutory requirements and restraints relative to the Division's operations. Presenting recommendations, negotiating solutions to disputed recommendations, and analyzing or advising on potential impacts to a variety of audiences to include all levels of management within the Agency and external contacts at all levels. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that 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.