USDA, National Institute of Food and Agriculture - National Program Leader in Nutrition

We are delighted to spread the word that we have an opening for a new National Program Leader in Nutrition in our group at the National Institute of Food and Agriculture at USDA (NIFA, formerly CSREES). This person will have the opportunity to take a true national leadership role in Extension and integrate Extension with research and education. It is advertised as a GS-13/14 with promotion potential to a 15. It closes April 14. If you have questions contact Susan Welsh (swelsh@nifa.usda.gov) or Etta Saltos (esaltos@nifa.usda.gov).

We have pasted below a brief description of the job and there is a link to the full description.

As the National Program Leader for Nutrition, you will provide leadership, oversight and perform critical tasks in four broad areas within the scope of the Nutrition programs, which include: (1) Network and collaborate with Federal, Land Grant and other partners and stakeholders to identify mission-relevant problems, opportunities and issues requiring Federal attention and support; (2) Conceive, formulate, and execute research and extension programs and activities to respond to existing or emerging problems, opportunities and issues through the development and application of science-based knowledge; (3) Administer and manage research and extension programs and activities to develop and apply science and knowledge; and (4) Evaluate and assess the quality, outcomes and impacts of these programs; and disseminate to partners and stakeholders.

Additionally, you will establish goals and objectives for new programs, allocate resources, enhance program capabilities, and work with National Program Leaders to strategically integrate the Nutrition Program with Extension Nutrition, Health, Family and Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, and other NIFA programs as appropriate.

You will establish and maintain contacts and relationships with the highest-level officials in other Federal and USDA agencies, universities, professional societies, and industry to promote a shared agenda and provide effective cooperation and coordination of research and education efforts. Travel may be required.


You may use the following link to view and/or apply for this position:

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/a9ag22.aspx

In the key word search, type in the vacancy announcement number:

NIFA-2010-0019

Scroll down the page and select "yes" under Applicant Eligibility. You will then click on "search for jobs" at the bottom of the page.

Clicking on the position title will launch the vacancy announcement.

You can select "apply online" at the bottom of the page to apply for the position. You will then be taken to a screen that will allow you to either set up an account or input your account information if you have already registered.



If you encounter any problems or have questions, contact Renita Coley,

Phone: 202-720-6710;

Fax: 202-690-1726; renita.coley@ars.usda.gov