Job Overview
Summary
The Food
Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S.
Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial
supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome and correctly
labeled and packaged.
The Senior
Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading
the continuing transformation of the government. These leaders possess well-honed
executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public
service commitment which is grounded in the Constitution.
If you
would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of
life for the American people by supporting production of agriculture; ensuring
safe, affordable, nutritious and accessible food supply; forest and range
lands; supporting sound development of rural communities; providing economic
opportunities for farm and rural residents; expanding global markets for
agricultural and forest products and services; and working to reduce hunger in
America and throughout the world, then the USDA is for you. To learn more about
our agency, our exciting mission, vision and guiding principles, please visit http://www.usda.gov.
Job Announcement Number: FSIS-SES-16-0078-BT
Duties
As a member
of the Assistant Administrator’s executive team, participates fully with the
Assistant Administrator and other top staff officials in establishing and
effecting broad administrative objectives for the Agency. Acts for the
Assistant Administrator in formulating the administrative management policies
and programs within the framework of policies and regulations of the Department
and other Federal agencies with oversight responsibilities, such as Office of
Personnel Management, OMB, etc. Determines and approves the need for and the
establishment of new or modified administrative requirements and procedures
necessary to initiate and carry out the Agency's programs.
The
incumbent provides executive leadership in developing, directing and
coordinating administrative management activities for the Agency including:
- Administrative
Services. This involves responsibilities for procurement activities,
design and construction of FSIS facilities, real and personal property and
utilization, contracts and agreements, records and forms managements,
safety and occupational health services, and related programs in support
of the management and operation of FSIS.
- Human
Resources Management. This involves the entire human resources management
program including position management, classification, salary and wage
administration, recruitment and placement, employee relations,
organization development, supervisory management training, employee
performance appraisals, worker safety, and related programs.
- Labor
and Employee Relations. This involves formulation of Agency labor
management relations policies and programs; providing staff assistance and
advice to Agency management; handling employee grievances, complaints,
disputes, unfair labor practices, and other related matters; and
representing the Agency in consultation and negotiation with the labor
organization and employee associations.
- Workforce
Transition Management. This involves guiding workforce change in response
to major Agency initiatives, such as the transition toward becoming a
public health agency, by providing advice to management and support to
employees; ensuring that the transition supports the food safety and
consumer protection system of the future; helping management communicate to
gain employee support; facilitating action on employee complaints; and
guiding the necessary cultural change.