Summary You will serve as the Licensing and Storage Contract Branch Chief responsible for policy development and planning, directing, and evaluating programs which support and promote fair trade practices by strengthening internal controls and price management that provide reliable protections for producers storing products in the United States Warehouse Act licensed or Commodity Credit Corporation approved warehouses nationwide. Duties The duties may include, but are not limited to: Develops and oversees the implementation of operational policies and program activities on a national level in the administration of a comprehensive, nationwide program for licensing and bonding of public warehouses. Manages requests for interpretations, changes, and modifications in operating policies and procedures. Prepares correspondence in response to inquiries from stakeholders, producers, farm organizations, industry organizations, companies and Congress and maintains strong operating relationships in joint activities. Advises the Division Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Management on new, complex or sensitive requirements in program operations, legislation and agency regulations. Determines reporting requirements necessary to obtain information on recurring basis to keep the Division Director and Division staff informed of program operations and related issues. Coordinates the review and analysis of proposed legislation and makes recommendations for program changes. 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. 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: Monitoring and ensuring efficient use of organizational resources, i.e. funds, personnel, property, etc. Planning, organizing, and managing resources and subordinates. Reviewing office operations and delegate work assignments to staff. Evaluating existing operational policies for efficiencies with strategic focus and making recommendations for improvements to senior 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. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement.