Program Specialist (Import/Export Document Analyst)

Summary The Program Specialist - Import/Export Document Analyst will provide a wide variety of program and administrative functions in support of the import and export of animals, organisms, vectors, and select agents, good animal products, activities, including preparing and issuing permits and compliance agreements. 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 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: Provide technical advice and training to Export Document Examiners, handling complex and controversial situations. Receive, review, and evaluate incoming/outgoing animal, poultry, pet bird, animal germplasm, and animal product import/export certificates and permits for completeness and accuracy. Consult with clients throughout the United States and the world concerning certificates and import permits. Communicates and coordinates with importers and states in the creation of import permits. Maintain a variety of animal import, export and administrative files and disposes of such records according to current disposition schedules and agency requirements. Respond to inquiries from permit applicants and animal or animal product certificates regarding status or procedures. Create, organize, and ensure completeness of animal import/export records. Monitor and manage import/export request and release workflow and associated documentation within a web-based management system. 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/ In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter. 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-07 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level) that demonstrates: Applying regulations, guidelines, policies, directives, etc. Reviewing detailed information on applications, permit requests or certificates. Maintaining databases and spreadsheets for purposes of retrieving data. Identifying incomplete or conflicting data. OR: 1 full year of graduate level education leading to a degree in Business, Business Administration, Business Management, Communications, Management, Organizational Management, Public Administration or other related fields. OR: Superior Academic Achievement: To qualify based on superior academic achievement, you must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree fro…

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