Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Regulatory)

Summary You will serve as an Agricultural Marketing Specialist, National Organic Program, Agricultural Marketing Service. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Receive, categorize, processes, and determine disposition of complaints regarding all elements of the National Organic Program (NOP). Assess initial appropriateness and validity of complaints using the NOP regulation 7 CFR 205 and the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA). Conduct investigations of alleged complaints, trade practices, and violations of the National Organic Program Regulation and the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA) . Prepare notices of noncompliance, warning letters, notice to cease, and desist and other investigative correspondence and sends to violators. Assist with the execution of investigative policies, practices, procedures, and techniques concerning cases of violations of the regulation by certifying agents, producers, and handlers. Participate with top managers and the Deputy Administrator to develop major changes in direction for the organization. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a US Citizen or US National. Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information. Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/ All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. 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: Assessing the compliance of agricultural or food-related entities engaged in import and/or export activities, including the ability to trace agricultural or food products through multi-stage, international supply chains. Evaluating agricultural or food-related operations for adherence to applicable regulations, policies, and program requirements throughout processing and movement in the supply chain. Developing and executing investigative plans; collecting, organizing, and analyzing evidence; and determining the sufficiency of evidence to support compliance or enforcement actions. Organic product handling, organic trade, or international trade environments. 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 educatio…

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