DEPUTY DIRECTOR

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-15 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-14 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Managing an agency wide program focused on one or more of the following subject matter areas: emergency management, occupational safety and/or security. Developing strategies for resource prioritization through analysis of mission-critical impacts, in one or more of the following subject matter areas: emergency management, occupational safety and /or security. Persuasive written and oral communication on complex, controversial, and/or technical information. Collaborating with a range of audiences, including executives, employees, interagency partners, and customers/stakeholders. Managing staff, supporting workforce development, and maintaining a high-performing, mission-focused team. NOTE: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:
Lead a multi-faceted Division with wide-ranging responsibilities for safety, security, and emergency preparedness and response.
Serves as a consultant and authoritative expert to APHIS officials regarding Agency-wide activities in security, safety, and emergency management.
Provide Agency-wide leadership for physical and personnel security assessment, access control, and associated training aligned with the diverse needs of all APHIS programs.
Engage stakeholders across APHIS and the Department in developing priorities and to communicate those goals and seek feedback.
Responsible for implementing and updating applicable strategic plans and operating manuals.
Ensure subject matter expertise is available to consult across the breadth of APHIS programs regarding facility access and personnel security.
Division functions include planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating a wide range of security functions supporting APHIS employees, property, and facilities.