This position is to be filled in accordance with Section 272 of the Federal Crop insurance reform and the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, Public Law 103-354, 7 U.S.C. 6992. Under this authority the Secretary of Agriculture has legislative authority to appoint the Director. The Director serves for a term of six years. The incumbent will be required to sign a service agreement outlining the specifics of the appointment
Summary
This is a Term position not to exceed 6 years.
This position is to be filled in accordance with Section 272 of the Federal Crop insurance reform and the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, Public Law 103-354, 7 U.S.C. 6992. Under this authority the Secretary of Agriculture has legislative authority to appoint the Director. The Director serves for a term of six years. The incumbent will be required to sign a service agreement outlining the specifics of the appointment
This position serves as the Director, National Appeals Division (NAD), Office of the Secretary.
The incumbent is responsible for developing and implementing nationwide plans, and governing agency decisions.
Utilizes management techniques to develop program goals and objectives to the national and field offices.
The Director is principally concerned with adjudication and oversight of administrative appeals nationwide initiated by program participants who wish to contest certain USDA agency adverse decisions.
Formulates broad plans, policies, and procedures for administering the process by which a person or organization may appeal and have adjudicated any applicable program administrative decision that adversely affects that person or organization.
Oversees all administrative matters relating to the performance of duties by entities comprising the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Public Financial Disclosure Required (SF-278)
You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.
Qualifications
To qualify candidates must possess senior level leadership (Supervisory/Managerial) and executive experience. Candidates must have been serving in a position at a high level of difficulty to demonstrate clearly that candidates possess the professional and technical, as well as the program knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this vacancy announcement. Expert experience is typically in or related to the work of the position.
Candidates must possess the following: (1) A professional law degree (LL. B or J.D) and (2) Membership is in good standing of the Bar or State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Applicant must have substantial experience in practicing administrative law.
Applicants must meet position qualifications requirements as shown above at the time of appointment.
Failure to meet these qualifications will automatically disqualify an applicant.
Education
Candidates must possess the following: (1) A professional law degree (LL. B or J.D) and (2) Membership is in good standing of the Bar or State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the Position Qualifications listed in the "Qualifications" section above. Applicants who meet these requirements will be placed on the certificate of eligibles and forwarded to the selecting official for further review and consideration. Selections will be made from the certificate of eligibles.
NOTE: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you provided false documentation, you will be removed from consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required for your application to be complete.
Resume which must include all of the information listed below
Cover letter - which must include information listed below
A copy of your Bar certification
Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3) work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 4) supervisor's phone number, e-mail address for each work period listed, and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks.
Cover letter must include: 1) Knowledge and demonstrated skills and abilities as they relate to the position; and a statement explaining why you would like to be considered for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. Failure to submit the required documentation by 11:59 pm EST of the closing date will result in loss of consideration. The following instructions outline our application process.
Please submit your application to: Humanresources@usda.gov
Candidates who do not submit complete application packages as indicated in this announcement will not be considered. Please be sure to remove all PII (e.g. SSN, DOB, etc.) from all documentation. Spell out Acronyms the first time used.
Office of Hearings and Appeals
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US
Next steps
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required for your application to be complete.
Resume which must include all of the information listed below
Cover letter - which must include information listed below
A copy of your Bar certification
Resume must include: 1) personal information; 2) education; 3) work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 4) supervisor's phone number, e-mail address for each work period listed, and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks.
Cover letter must include: 1) Knowledge and demonstrated skills and abilities as they relate to the position; and a statement explaining why you would like to be considered for this position.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. Failure to submit the required documentation by 11:59 pm EST of the closing date will result in loss of consideration. The following instructions outline our application process.
Please submit your application to: Humanresources@usda.gov
Candidates who do not submit complete application packages as indicated in this announcement will not be considered. Please be sure to remove all PII (e.g. SSN, DOB, etc.) from all documentation. Spell out Acronyms the first time used.
Office of Hearings and Appeals
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US
Next steps
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
