Job Summary

The Assistant Deputy Administrator (ADA) and Director of International Phytosanitary Standards plays a major leadership role with respect to planning, coordinating, and directing PPQ activities involving international standards that impact import and export trade in plants and plant products. This is a 100% remote position that must be located within the cities and/or counties listed in the vacancy announcement.

Job Description

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 time-in-grade (TIG) 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: Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of international trade in plant products and the relationship between plant health and safe trade. Engages with industry and other stakeholders and effectively prioritizes work to meet goals. Communicates effectively and tactfully, verbally and in writing, to influence internal and external domestic and international stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and interests. Considers and plans for possible outcomes, while demonstrating flexibility to collaborate to achieve mutual goals. Demonstrates understanding of complex international organizations. Develops program strategies employing knowledge of historic and current events shaping priorities. Provides advice and guidance on potential challenges to senior leadership. Develops performance goals for a team. Supports continual learning to assist team members meet program and professional goals. Engages with colleagues or subordinates to address issues and effectively resolve conflicts. Demonstrates ability to function at a high level outside of areas of direct expertise. Supports team goals through engagement with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Demonstrates adaptability and optimism to promote esprit de corps. 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.