Job: Supervisory Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Division Director) at USDA National Organic Program

Supervisory Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Div.Director)
SALARY RANGE: 120,830.00 - 153,200.00 USD /year OPEN PERIOD: Monday, December 14, 2009 to Monday, January 11, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-1146-15/15 POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15 DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations:   1 vacancy - Washington , DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: This announcement is open to all United States citizens. (Current and Former Federal employees may also apply with a separate application to Merit Promotion vacancy announcement #6NO-2010-0003)
JOB SUMMARY:
You can make a difference!  The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States.  MRP offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the workplace.  We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people.  Join our team!
***The salary listed does not reflect any increases that may be received in 2010*** About the position The position is located in the AMS, National Organic Program (NOP) in Washington, D.C. The NOP carries out activities relating to the development, implementation, and administration of the NOP in accordance with the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA). The incumbent serves as Division Director of the Standards Development and Review Division and, as such, plans and assures the accomplishments of all Division activities, including engaging in rulemaking to amend the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances, amends existing regulations, and promulgates new standards, and supports the National Organic Standards Board (in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act) to assist in the development of standards and recommendations for substances to be used in organic production.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with the Selective Service
  • DD214 (Member 4 copy)/veterans' documents for veterans' preference
For More information click HERE To Learn How to Apply, Click the Read More Tab Below

HOW TO APPLY:
A complete on-line application will require the submission of the
following:

  1. Resume and Core Federal Questions
    (See How You Will Be Evaluated found under the Qualifications and
    Evaluations tab for more information)
  2. Responses to the vacancy specific questions and/or Knowledge,
    Skill, and Ability (KSA) questions
  3. Supporting Documentation which may be required
    (See links under Required Documents for more information)
  • College Transcripts or List of Coursework – MUST
    be in English (Key Requirement and/or Education Substitution)
  • DD-214 and other Veterans’ documents (Veterans Preference)
  • ICTAP/CTAP eligibility documentation (Displaced Employees)

For instructions on using the on-line system click: APPLYING ON-LINE

For information on how to submit your supporting documentation
through our automated hiring system and/or print additional fax
cover sheets click: SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
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Critical Submission Requirements and Reminders

  • Help in applying online is available Monday through Friday
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    Contact information section.
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    number listed in the Agency Contact by midnight Eastern Time on the
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    sure to include the vacancy number on your documents.  Your
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    of pages successfully transmitted as proof of submission.
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    and the new document.
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  • Please be sure to click both [Finished] buttons when completing
    an on-line application.
  • Our online application system is 100% compatible with
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Applicants who cannot apply on-line must request a hard copy
application packet from the Agency Contact listed in the vacancy
announcement.  Resumes and/or supporting documentation alone will
not be considered without the inclusion of a hard copy application
packet.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Human Resources
Phone: 612-336-3356
Fax: 612-336-3560
Email: Nancy.J.Foster@aphis.usda.gov
Or write:
Marketing & Regulatory Programs
100 North 6th Street
Butler Sq Bldg, Suite 510C
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Fax: 612-336-3560
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
Once your complete application package (including all required
documents) is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your
qualifications and determine your ranking. Based on your ranking or
numerical score, you may be referred to the hiring manager for
further consideration and possible interview.

You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day
through USAJOBS. Status updates will be available after 2-3 weeks.
For instructions on checking your application status click : Checking My Application Status
No additional correspondence will be sent.

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