Summary
This position is located in the Rural Development State Offices. The Deputy State Director (DSD) participates fully with the State Director in furthering the mission of USDA Rural Development. Provides leadership and guidance to senior staff in administering, monitoring and evaluating various programs to assure compliance with Rural Development.
Duties
Assists the State Director in formulating and implementing the total Rural Development (RD) program within the State, exercising leadership in developing and implementing operating principles.
Manages the development of annual goals and long-range plans of operations throughout all organizational units to meet current and specific goals of the programs.
Provides expert advice and oversees development and implementation of statewide programs.
Represents the State Director with representatives of other USDA and federal agencies, colleges, local groups, and the general public to enlist cooperation, explains RD programs and gives or secures information on administrative matters.
Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13033873