Agricultural Marketing Specialist (General)

Summary Support all Rulemaking Services Branch processes by writing and editing regulatory text to ensure compliance with regulatory clearance standards; collaborating effectively with key internal and external stakeholders; accurately interpreting regulations; actively supporting clearance processes and providing timely responses to leadership requests for regulatory activities; offering policy and procedural recommendations as needed; and working collaboratively on the routine review and assessments. Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Developing, reviewing, interpreting, and administering federal regulations affecting fruits, vegetables, oil, and nuts (specialty crops) through rulemaking. Writing federal regulation, supporting rule‑making clearance processes, and programming activities such as promulgatory or amendatory hearings and agriculture grower referenda. Informing USDA leadership through written memoranda, briefings, and weekly activity reporting that identify developments that affect specialty crop industries. Modifying existing or creating new information collections packages (aka systems of records) to help stakeholders maintain appropriate marketing data. Formulating nomination packages for the Agency appointment of committee members. Ensuring Rulemaking Services Branch regulations under development are compliant with administrative law. Requirements Conditions of employment: U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Individuals born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Must successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS‑11 Level Develop and write agricultural related documents (inspection reports do not substitute for developing or writing agricultural or government related documents). Analyze, track and summarize agriculture or government reports, regulation, and/or rules. Communicate information in writing and verbally with industry‑related individuals, representatives of other Programs, Boards or Committees, or other similar Federal Advisory Committees. Support rule‑making clearance activities such as data gathering, responding to questions from team members, other Program areas, Boards and Committees, stakeholders, and leadership officials about rule‑making activities. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. LL.M., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. Transcripts Requirement Transcripts are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college, or university. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent. For more information on the specific benefits offered, contact the hiring agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr