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The initial application review cut-off for this job announcement is 100 applications. The first 100 applications received will be considered first. Applications received after the initial cut-off number (100 applications) may not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management. If management requests additional certificates, applicants will continue to be reviewed in groups of 100 in the order they applied.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Leading and working with a specialized team on the development, production, publication and distribution of the weekly Grain Transportation Report (GTR).
• Coordinating weekly production and distribution of the GTR in a timely fashion including: writing/reviewing;/collaborating with team on feature articles, highlights, and various tables/figures/graphs.
• Collecting and analyzing primary economic and market analysis data concerning U.S. bulk grain shipments and serving as a primary specialist in the Agency in the field of bulk grain transport.
• Developing and implementing new data collection sources, refining existing collection methods, and extending the distribution of data to parties who will receive the most market benefit.
• Updating information on the open-data visualization platform and introducing new information and presentation media.
• Serving as technical expert for agricultural transportation/related economic issues and concerns including analysis, stake holder inquiries, and regulatory representation.
• Initiating, formulating, planning, and executing numerous projects with other TSD team members throughout the year requiring research, collection, and analysis of a variety of economic data.
• Serving as main POC with other AMS programs, USDA agencies, universities, non-USDA government agencies, industry trade associations, and company representatives to obtain and share information.
• Active participant in trade shows, seminars, and conferences through participation and presentation of information promoting the activities of the Division and Transportation and Marketing Program.

• Collaborates with team members in the planning, development and implementation of Agency policies and operational procedures that have an agency wide impact.
• Leads, plans, or participates in associated special studies and workgroups to identify, evaluate and implement improvements of operational processes and procedures.
• Interprets and analyzes the impact of regulations and policies to ensure document management processes and operations are in compliance.
• Provides advice and assistance to management officials associated with procurement programs.
• Gather data, analyze findings, and prepare recommendations for implementation of alternative courses of action plans based on findings.

Provides first line supervision to a team of Developmental and Certified Professional Controllers. Supervises a staff of Air Traffic Control Specialists that is responsible for carrying out air traffic control assignments within a geographic area.

Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinate employees. Sets work priorities and schedules. Approves leave; gives advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Evaluates performance of employees and recommends performance ratings. Hears and resolves complaints from employees and refers group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level manager. Identifies and arranges for developmental and other training needs of employees. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Adjusts staffing levels and work procedures to accommodate resource decisions made at higher levels. Recommends goals and objectives for the area and tracks accomplishments.

Communicates and reinforces diversity and EEO policies and programs in all areas of responsibility, including selections, training, and transfers. Supports and participates in the labor management partnership process, and fosters a work environment where all employees are treated in a fair and equitable manner.

Performance is evaluated upon the effectiveness with which assigned program objectives are achieved.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Chief Counsel advises the heads of regional operating and staff divisions on Department programs administered in the region and is the Regional Director's chief legal advisor. Provides legal advice to the General Counsel on formulation, coordination, revision and execution of administrative policy and programs at the regional and national levels. Drafts, reviews, and clears important letters, policy statements, and similar communications by the Regional Director and other region officials on significant program and policy matters which require sensitivity to legal, public relations, or State relations implications.

Serves as a member of the top management team in the region and collaborates with the Regional Director, the General Counsel, and other high level OGC and region managers to establish and articulate legal positions, organizational priorities, and operating principles. Provides leadership and executive management of an office of 31 attorneys and additional support staff to ensure that the office produces timely and quality legal work that meets the agency's needs, that staff have opportunities for career development and advancement, and that office is managed in conformance with all personnel, fiscal, and other administrative requirements. Manages organizational resources consistent with long and short-term plans and operational requirements. Provides executive leadership for identifying and implementing ways to improve the quality and efficiency of the region's business processes and enhance the quality and timeliness of the region's legal products and services.

Consults with U.S. Attorneys and provides professional leadership for legal staff's activities involving investigating, preparing, presenting, and conducting criminal and civil litigation growing out of Departmental activities in the region. Activities include developing litigation strategies and negotiating settlements of claims against the United States. Consultation and assistance involve preparation of complaints, briefs, motions, stipulations, judgments, findings, and all other instruments and documents required for litigation; interviewing witnesses; and advising clients of the legality of State, local, and private claims against the United States. Provides authoritative advice on legal matters to representatives of U.S. Attorneys' Offices, the Department of Justice, the Solicitor General, and others. Directs staff activities involving assistance to State and local law offices in litigation in State courts affecting Federally aided programs.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 150 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 150th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.

Duty Locations: The salary range indicated in this announcement reflects basic pay only. The range will be adjusted for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under OPM Salary & Wages.

As a Human Resources Specialist (Employee and Labor Relations), GS-0201-13, you will be responsible for:

• Providing advice and assistance to managers in headquarters and field program and administrative offices involving interpretation of policy, identification and resolution of systemic problems and issues and responses to specific case situations.
• Identifying trends and systemic issues and develops operating guidance, training or other actions to resolve them.
• Reviewing informal actions and provides advice and assistance on all aspects of the employee and labor relations programs, including researching precedent cases, determining the supportability of a particular action for the misconduct and framing charges and outlining specifications.
• Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and agency guidance.

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Authoring and managing web pages and media (such as images and documents)
• Following a style guide to ensure pages are optimized for usability, readability, and visual consistency.
• Monitors and analyzes Web use data to identify trends that might require adjusting technology needs.
• Using site analytics tools to review and evaluate the performance of specific pages, groups of pages, or the entire site.
• Writing content, editing, and approving program-written content.
• Briefs the Web and Creative Services director on the status and outcomes of initiatives.

• The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.
• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Analyzing data related to local food and creating materials for practitioners.
• Assisting in the development of architectural design concepts, sketches, drawings, and 3D renderings incorporating applicable design standards, codes, techniques, and practices.
• Assisting in the development of architectural design concepts, sketches, drawings, and 3D renderings incorporating applicable design standards, codes, techniques, and practices.
• Assisting in the development of outreach and technical assistance materials related to the Division’s Wholesale Markets and Facility Design work.
• Applying a broad knowledge of architectural/ engineering methods, precedents and standards to significantly diverse work complexities.
• Providing professional service to peers, administrators and managers. Interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a multi-discipline team environment are critical.
• Keeping abreast of the latest developments in architecture, engineering and related disciplines by reviewing technical literature and discussing issues with industry representatives and peers.
• Adhering to Civil Rights policies, goals, and objectives in performing the duties of this position.