Summary This position is located in the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS), Field Operations (FO), Logistics Center (LC) Planning, Preparedness & Evaluation Section (PPES). The incumbent is fully involved in the planning, coordinating, successful execution of all mission and functional activities of the Logistics Center, providing day-to-day oversight, leadership and guidance. Responsibilities The duties may include, but are not limited to: The incumbent works with the Director to establish policy and provide overall guidance and direction for operational policies, plans, programs, objectives and resources. The incumbent conducts special studies and projects to develop readiness-oriented systems and programs that answer current and future requirements of strategic USDA, APHIS, VS initiatives. The incumbent represents the LC at meetings or conferences with leadership and staff, representatives of USDA, APHIS, VS, HHS, DHS, SNS, CDC, FDA, DOD, FBI and other agencies. Reads and interprets governing policies, directives, regulations, and public laws to identify and evaluate current and long-range program requirements. Leads short-, mid- and long-range master planning to provide program objectives and direction of the LC. Directs activities that materially shape, improve and transform the structure, effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of the LC operations worldwide. Develops operating program guidance to supplement higher headquarters and program policies to meet unique or specialized requirements. The incumbent finalizes emergency response and logistical plans, protocols and standard operating procedures for execution of complex and evolving logistics function. The incumbent executes administrative and personnel management responsibilities related to the accomplishment of the mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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: Finalizes emergency response and logistical plans, protocols, and standard operating procedures for execution of complex and evolving logistics function. Conducts special studies and projects to develop readiness-oriented systems and programs that answer current and future requirements. Measures program accomplishments against program objectives. Coordinates all logistics/operational issues and concerns for resolution with upper management. Works with internal and external stakeholders to establish logistics management policies and provide overall guidance and direction for operational policies, plans, programs, objectives and resources. 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. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP 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/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Worksite Information: This is a 100% remote position that must be located within the cities and/or counties listed in the vacancy announcement. The duty station for a remote designation is the selectee's home and must be established within the defined geographic options prior to start date. The selectee is not required to regularly work from a government facility however, the option may be available.