Summary The District Manager (DM) position being filled from this announcement is located in the Philadelphia District Office in Philadelphia, PA. The DM is responsible for delivery of major aspects of the Agency's food safety and public health regulatory mission. Both are in the Office of Field Operations (OFO), Regulatory Operations division. Responsibilities You will exercise complete responsibility and authority for managing a full range of public health regulatory and other consumer protection program activities in your District. You will direct and oversee the review, implementation and on-going assessment of the domestic meat, poultry and egg products inspection program in your District, personally and through subordinate managers, supervisors and staff. You will formulate operational policies, procedures and programs including long-range goals and priorities for program activities within the District. You will ensure that the activities of front-line personnel are prioritized and appropriately directed to conduct inquiries or assessments, document findings, and recommend action in response to public health problem(s) and/or food safety issues. You will exercise broad delegations of authorities and flexibilities for assuring efficient and effective management of extensive financial, human, and other resources in support of the Agency's public health regulatory mission. 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: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-14 grade level for consideration for the GS-15 grade level.) For the GS-15 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level). Specialized experience for this position must have provided you with the ability to: Manage a multi-level, multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed workforce. Review, implement and assess a meat, poultry, and egg products inspection program. Demonstrate ability to evaluate and develop solutions to complex regulatory, personnel management and enforcement areas as they relate to goals and priorities for food safety, regulatory enforcement and public health. Exercise responsibility and authority for managing a full range of public health regulatory and other consumer protection program activities. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Administrative and Management Positions - 0340 Series 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, knowledge, and skills 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 requirement for this position. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or 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. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact: USDAs TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. To see more information visit CHCO Council. If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a RA for Online Assessments here.