Director

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. This position is in the Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD), Risk Management and Innovations Staff (RMIS).

Serve as a member of Senior Management Team, participating fully and speaking with the authority of the Assistant Administrator and Deputy Administrator in developing, recommending, and supporting the mission, goals, and policies of the program.

Ensure day-to-day activities impacting policy operations are carried out effectively, keeping managers informed of significant issues and developments.

Coordinate program activities and ensure adequate follow-through on pending action items.

Direct, plan, oversee, and coordinate staff operations within OPPD-RMIS, allocating and controlling resources efficiently.

Review and evaluate operations to make work assignments, assess program and policy efficiency, and recommend improvements.

Supervise a team of professional and administrative employees, ensuring equity among performance standards and rating techniques.

Establish and maintain productive contacts with officials throughout OPPD, FSIS, other agencies, consumer groups, and regulated industry to enhance communication and facilitate collaboration.

Promote and ensure adherence to Agency equal employment opportunity (EEO) and civil rights policies, goals, and objectives.

There is no education substitute for this position.