Deputy Director
Poultry Science Association, Fort Collins, CO, United States
Job Summary
This position is located in the Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD), Labeling and Program Delivery Staff (LPDS). LPDS develops policies and inspection verification methods and administers programs to protect consumers from misbranded and economically adulterated meat, poultry, and egg products such that all labels are truthful and not misleading. This position can be filled at either Ft. Collins CO or Urbandale IA. Location Negotiable after selection.
Location Ft. Collins, CO or Urbandale, IA (location negotiable after selection).
Responsibilities
Directs FSIS agency labeling policies and procedures related to the department.
Directs technical support on labeling, food standards and composition and amenability determination to field personnel and the regulated industry.
Serves as subject matter expert on food labeling, food standards, amenability determinations, and product composition.
Serves as a technical expert and administers the Prior Label Approval System to ensure labeling of meat, poultry and egg products are truthful and not misleading.
Reviews, approves and rejects labeling applications submitted by industry for compliance with FSIS statutes, regulations and policies.
Leads staff development of regulatory guidance for food labeling, food standards and amenability for industry compliance.
Reviews and approves or rejects requests for promotions, selections, and other personnel actions.
Resolves technical problems on labeling of meat, poultry and egg products not covered by precedents or established policies.
Develops internal plans and procedures to ensure program effectiveness.
Communicates with Director, Assistant Administrator, and other Senior Ranking officials.
Provides leadership and liaise with other agencies and external groups.
Recommends improvements to existing labeling regulations, policies and procedures and labeling, guidance.
Participates in developing inspection-related work for the labeling of meat, poultry and egg products.
Education There is no education substitute for this position.
Qualifications Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including:
Accountability
Decision Making
Decision Support
Decisiveness
Flexibility
Influencing / Negotiating
Integrity / Honesty
Knowledge Management
Leadership
Oral Communication
Organizational Awareness
Problem Solving
Standards
Strategic Thinking
Vision
Written Communication
Benefits Benefits summary available at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/careers/incentives/federal-employee-benefits-summary
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Location Ft. Collins, CO or Urbandale, IA (location negotiable after selection).
Responsibilities
Directs FSIS agency labeling policies and procedures related to the department.
Directs technical support on labeling, food standards and composition and amenability determination to field personnel and the regulated industry.
Serves as subject matter expert on food labeling, food standards, amenability determinations, and product composition.
Serves as a technical expert and administers the Prior Label Approval System to ensure labeling of meat, poultry and egg products are truthful and not misleading.
Reviews, approves and rejects labeling applications submitted by industry for compliance with FSIS statutes, regulations and policies.
Leads staff development of regulatory guidance for food labeling, food standards and amenability for industry compliance.
Reviews and approves or rejects requests for promotions, selections, and other personnel actions.
Resolves technical problems on labeling of meat, poultry and egg products not covered by precedents or established policies.
Develops internal plans and procedures to ensure program effectiveness.
Communicates with Director, Assistant Administrator, and other Senior Ranking officials.
Provides leadership and liaise with other agencies and external groups.
Recommends improvements to existing labeling regulations, policies and procedures and labeling, guidance.
Participates in developing inspection-related work for the labeling of meat, poultry and egg products.
Education There is no education substitute for this position.
Qualifications Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including:
Accountability
Decision Making
Decision Support
Decisiveness
Flexibility
Influencing / Negotiating
Integrity / Honesty
Knowledge Management
Leadership
Oral Communication
Organizational Awareness
Problem Solving
Standards
Strategic Thinking
Vision
Written Communication
Benefits Benefits summary available at https://www.fsis.usda.gov/careers/incentives/federal-employee-benefits-summary
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