Position Summary:
This position is designed as a SES, Career-Reserved or General. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level one with a salary range of $176,301 – $181,100 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops understanding and acceptance of civil rights objectives by operating officials and encourages their participation in accomplishing these goals.
- Attends and participates fully in the Chief?s leadership team on matters relating to civil rights having Agency-wide implications and impact.
- The incumbent promotes equal opportunity and employs nondiscriminatory practices for merit promotion, recruitment and hiring of applicants.
- The incumbent formulates and activates broad Policies, program plans, and standards for Civil Rights for the Forest Service.
- The Director has a key responsibility to provide the staff leadership for the Forest Service to be a model for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA), where all employees are treated with dignity and respect.
- Consults with the Chief of Forest Service in the formulation of major programs and policies and gives expert advice and guidance on civil rights aspects relating to the execution of technical administrative programs.
Required Education & Experience:
- Background Investigation required.
- Veterans Preference is not applicable in the Senior Executive Service.
- This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. (Competencies: financial management, human capital management, technology management)
- Demonstrated experience overseeing, managing and developing Civil Rights programs and initiatives, analyzing policies and workforce data, and providing expert guidance on management priorities and plans for a large organization.
- Initial appointments are required to serve a 1-year probationary period.