Summary This position is located in the Farm Service Agency, Pennsylvania State Office, located in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The Deputy State Executive Director (DSED) serves as a full assistant to the respective State Executive Director (SED), is in a direct supervisory line over all Federal FSA positions in the State, serves as the SED's alter ego in their absence. A 25% relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized if applicable. Responsibilities Provides leadership and guidance to staff in administering, monitoring and evaluating FSA programs to ensure compliance with the Agency’s program policies and procedures. Provides leadership and coordination to county offices in developing and implementing operating and management plans and systems to enhance and achieve the purposes and objectives of FSA programs. Participates fully with the SED in the development, formulation, coordination, and implementation of overall FSA operating and management programs, policies and plans within the State. Provides direction for the overall administrative and management activities for the State and its county offices in cooperation and participation with the FPAC Business Center and the Deputy Administrator for Field Operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement 11/08/2024 including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-13 grade level for consideration for the GS-14 grade level). You must include an SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one) that supports meeting this requirement with your application package Specialized Experience for the GS-14 Level: To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Evaluating administrative practices in State and County Offices and develops recommendations for improvements; Developing State Office criteria for measuring the quality of administrative/program management in County Offices; Developing and/or maintaining budgetary control of funds. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp. 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 Note: There is no education substitution for the GS-14 level. Additional Information Locality Pay: The salary for each location may vary depending on locality. Locality tables my be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/ Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP/RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Employees: Permanent County employees without prior Federal tenure who are selected for a Civil Service position under Public Law 105-277 will be given a career-conditional appointment and must serve a 1-year probationary period. CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a security investigation and a credit report. This position is eligible for telework within the local commuting area of the position and other flexible work arrangements. Current USDA policy includes telework for an 8 hour work day, 4 days per week; other flexibilities are possible dependent upon availability and/or the position and its associated duties. Employee participation is at the discretion of the supervisor. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.