Director

Summary

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. This position is in the Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD), Risk Management and Innovations Staff (RMIS).

Duties

• Serve as a member of Senior Management Team, participating fully and speaking with the authority of the Assistant Administrator and Deputy Administrator in developing, recommending, and supporting the mission, goals, and policies of the program.
• Ensure day-to-day activities impacting policy operations are carried out effectively, keeping managers informed of significant issues and developments.
• Coordinate program activities and ensure adequate follow-through on pending action items.
• Direct, plan, oversee, and coordinate staff operations within OPPD-RMIS, allocating and controlling resources efficiently.
• Review and evaluate operations to make work assignments, assess program and policy efficiency, and recommend improvements.
• Supervise a team of professional and administrative employees, ensuring equity among performance standards and rating techniques.
• Establish and maintain productive contacts with officials throughout OPPD, FSIS, other agencies, consumer groups, and regulated industry to enhance communication and facilitate collaboration.
• Promote and ensure adherence to Agency equal employment opportunity (EEO) and civil rights policies, goals, and objectives.

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 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 (e.g. one year at the GS-14 grade level for consideration for the GS-15 grade level.). Specialized Experience: For the GS-15 level: Applicants must have one-year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level) in the Federal service that includes ALL of the following: Leading the development, coordination, and implementation of policy or regulatory initiatives, including establishing processes for timely, coordinated, and vetted policy formulation. Improving effectiveness of organizational processes by communicating, collaborating, and building consensus across multiple programs or units in support of Agency priorities and policy initiatives. Leading analysis of new issues and existing programs (e.g., sampling) to ensure alignment with mission objectives, statutory requirements, scientific foundations, and organizational policy goals. Integrating scientific, technical, or risk-based analysis into policy development, including collaboration with subject-matter experts to evaluate risks and formulate evidence-based recommendations. Supervising and leading multidisciplinary professional staff at the GS-14 level or above, including allocating resources, evaluating performance, resolving complex personnel issues, and exercising full supervisory authorities. Representing an organization in high-level engagements, such as interagency meetings, industry discussions, or stakeholder forums, involving sensitive or complex policy matters requiring authoritative communication and negotiation. Overseeing the development of regulatory guidance, industry compliance materials, assessment methodologies, or sampling program frameworks that support national-level policy or public health objectives and innovative technologies. Managing programs involving complex, controversial, or urgent public health or regulatory issues, requiring independent judgment, high-level decision-making, and the ability to address significant operational or policy challenges. For more information on how to qualify for this position, Click Here 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

There is no education substitute for this position.