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Summary This position is located in the Office of the Chief Scientist (OCS), Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics (REE), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Office of the Chief Scientist is responsible for providing leadership and coordination to ensure that the research supported by, and the scientific advice provided to the US Department of Agriculture and its external stakeholders is held to the highest standards of intellectual rigor and scientific integrity. Responsibilities Advises and coordinates key policy development and implementation initiatives throughout the Department or within USDA components. Translates goals of the Administration and the Secretary into effective development and implementation of USDA policies and programs. Works with the executive leadership, their directors, and other senior managers across all USDA mission areas to ensure that the Under Secretary program and policy goals and objectives are effectively carried out. Reviews, evaluates, and critiques contributions related to the coordinated OCS topic areas of REE and its agricultural based scientific counterparts (including those from within the USDA and external stakeholders) to the Under Secretary. Plans and conducts projects vital to USDA’s mission. Directs broad studies to analyze and recommend decisions on highly complex issues that are broad in scope. Develops, plans, implements, and manages best practices for broad, emerging, or critical largescale agency programs of significant interest to the public and the government as defined in USDA’s mission and the Secretary’s initiatives. Plans, designs, and implements public liaison efforts to inform and educate the general and specialized public about OCS programs, activities, and services. Leads strategic initiatives to address operational challenges and opportunities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Specialized Experience: GS-15: One year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-15 level in the Federal service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that has equipped the candidate with the particular competencies to successfully perform as a Chief of Staff. For this position, the specialized experience is analyzing program policies and developing implementation action plans; developing comprehensive program information and presenting to leadership, internal customers and the public; leading strategic initiatives to address operational challenges; supervising a staff of subordinates. 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 There is no education substitution or requirement for this position. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or 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. 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 National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report. Salary Information: This position is remote Total salary (to include locality pay) will be dependent upon the location the selectee. Please see OPM's 2024 General Schedule (GS) Pay Tables for specific location and total salary information.