Supervisory Program Analyst (Chief of Staff)

As an Supervisory Program Analyst (Chief of Staff) at Moore Air Base (MAB) in Edinburg, TX you would be filling a critical role in support of the nation's New World screwworm response activities. This position is part of the Administrative and Support Positions at MAB. APHIS will also be accepting applications and conducting interviews in-person Nov 17-19 in McAllen, TX. Please see "How to Apply" and/or this site for more information. Major duties: The duties may include, but are not limited to: Assigns and reviews the work to ensure timely performance, soundness, and value. Evaluates subordinates through annual performance ratings and initiates formal award recommendations based on job performance. Oversees bench level training and demonstrations for technicians and other laboratory personnel and supports training courses through demonstrations and brief instructional presentations. Maintains accurate records of tests and experimental results and recognizes and records variations in test results. Maintains accurate written documentation of procedures, results, and observations in designated notebooks, records systems, or databases, and summarizes findings for assigned portions of developmental projects. Coordinates with supervisors and team members across units to ensure smooth workflow transitions, consistent communication, and alignment of activities throughout the facility Qualifications: First priority will be given to applicants who apply in-person or on-line by an initial applicant cut-off of 12:00 PM Central Time on November 17. If the position is filled after the first cut-off, this announcement may close prior to the posted closing date. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Independently planning, designing, and coordinating initiatives, programs, projects, and studies that affect leadership. Recognizing and handling issues of organization or political significance, and plan courses of action that are appropriate and responsive to organizational needs. Managing responses to crisis situations, safety issues, and unexpected issuances of new or revised policies. Negotiating with officials at various levels, defending controversial or unpopular programs or decisions, and promoting the overall objectives, while maintaining effective working relationships with industry, cooperators, and special interest groups. Elicits cooperation and participation from staff and other resources contributing to action tasks, written products, and reports developed on behalf of executive leadership. 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.