Policy Specialist, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)

March 24, 2014 

 

 

Position Announcement: Policy Specialist (Farming Opportunities & Fair Competition)

 

 Location: Washington, DC

 

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities. NSAC is currently seeking a Policy Specialist for family farm and sustainability issues, with specific reference to farm programs, crop insurance, livestock market competition issues, and federal agricultural research and extension policy. This position is located at NSAC’s DC office on Capitol Hill. The Policy Specialist, one of five Policy Specialists at NSAC, reports directly to NSAC’s Policy Director.

 

Position Description

 

NSAC’s Policy Specialist will help to:

 

• Develop and implement policies and strategies focused on farm opportunities and fair competition, especially as these relate to increasing access to crop insurance for sustainable and organic farmers, promoting sensible commodity and crop insurance subsidy reform, reforming crop and revenue insurance to promote conservation, ensuring fair and competitive markets, and generally supporting thriving family farms through these and other related policy areas
• Support sustainable food and agricultural system research by working on policy and funding for one or more USDA research programs, working closely with NSAC’s lead Policy Specialist on research and extension issues
• Advocate before the U.S. Congress and executive branch agencies, including especially the U.S Department of Agriculture
• Staff and help lead and manage NSAC’s Farming Opportunities and Fair Competition Committee
• Help manage and provide back-up support for NSAC’s Research, Education and Extension Committee
• Draft documents, including legislative language, policy papers, testimony, advocacy materials, rulemaking comments, press releases, blog posts, etc. on related policy issues
• Contribute to the organization’s annual planning and priority setting, budgeting, and fundraising
• Participate in the planning and execution of coalition-wide meetings
• Assist our grassroots team with grassroots and grasstops outreach related to this particular set of issues
• Cultivate partnerships with other organizations working in the policy arena and represent NSAC at various coalitions and collaborations in DC
• Represent NSAC at events and to the media

  

Qualifications 

 

An understanding and passion for sustainable agriculture, including family farm livelihood and opportunity in general and in particular, crop insurance, commodity, conservation, competition, and research issues

• Knowledge of the federal policy-making process
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• A minimum of three years Hill, government, or lobbying experience on agricultural policy preferred
• Experience advocating on farm program reform is preferred
• Background with grassroots advocacy campaigns
• Excellent written and verbal communications and public speaking skills
• Experience with print, radio, and online media preferred
• Experience with large, multi-organization grassroots coalitions
• Ability to both work independently and be a good team player
• Willingness to work around a demanding congressional schedule and administrative deadlines
• Willingness to travel domestically several times a year
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• Compensation and Benefits

 

Salary is on a non-profit scale and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. NSAC offers an excellent employer paid benefits package and a lively and collaborative work environment.

   

Application

 

Please send resume, cover letter including an explanation of your interests in sustainable agriculture, salary history, and the names of three references to Jeremy Emmi at jemmi@sustainableagriculture.net. 

 

NSAC is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage people of color to apply for this position and all positions at NSAC.

Program Manager - Victory Garden Initiative (Milwaukee, WI)

Program Manager Position Open

(Also known as the Get-Growing Job - no need to wait for the food system to change - make it happen yourself.)

Victory Garden Initiative is a non-profit organization that builds communities who grow their own food, creating an ecologically sustainable, socially just and nutritious food system.

We are a small, dynamic and rapidly growing organization seeking the right set of people to take the organization from a local Milwaukee-based organization to a regional organization. This is an exciting time to get involved in the creation a local, sustainable, nutritious, socially just food system for all, by working with a leading Milwaukee food organizations.

Job Posting:  Program and Operations Manager, Full-time benefited position with competitive salary

Description: The Program and Operations Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating high quality programming for Victory Garden Initiative, bringing the organization’s mission and vision to fruition. The Program Manager works with other program staff to ensure all programs meet their goals and contribute to Victory Garden Initiative’s excellent reputation in the community.

Reports To: Executive Director

Essential Duties:

Program Management:

• Manages program budgets, writes grants, manages relevant grant reporting
• Responsible for program evaluation
• Participates in strategic planning and program development
• Sets program timelines and tracks progress of all programs and projects; reports monthly to the Board of Directors
• Maintains schedule of all classes and events
• Coordinates programs in conjunction with community members and committees and other staff members

Outreach:

• Develops outreach strategy and works with marketing staff and volunteers to market programs
• Trains volunteers and staff to conduct effective outreach

• Speaks on behalf of VGI to community groups, classrooms, etc
• Develops partnerships with community organizations and government agencies

Volunteers:

• Recruits new volunteers and ensures good volunteer experience
• Develops and implements volunteer training procedures

Characteristics:

• Ability to multi-task
• Attention to detail, well organized
• Excellent time management skills
• Nimble and flexible; adaptable to fast-changing work environment
• Comfortable meeting new people and developing relationships
• Excellent work ethic; ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently, as well as be part of a team
• Infectious enthusiasm for Victory Garden Initiative’s mission

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Passion for social change, specifically with the food system
• Experience with gardening, cooking, and permaculture
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Valid drivers license and ability to drive a truck
• Experience working with diverse populations

To apply, send your cover letter, resume and three references to gretchen.mead@victorygardeninitiative.org by April 5th.

Multiple Position Recruiting Announcement - USDA National Organic Program

See original job posting here.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing
Service’s National Organic Program (NOP) is the team that develops and
enforces national standards for organically-produced agricultural
products. We support consumer confidence that products with the
USDA organic seal meet consistent, uniform standards.

The National Organic Program team:

 Investigates complaints alleging violations of USDA organic
regulations; conducts proactive compliance and outreach activities;
and enforces organic production, handling, and labeling standards.
 Accredits and oversees a network of third-party organizations, called
"accredited certifying agents," who certify organic farms and
businesses.
 Sets standards for organically-produced agricultural products. We
develop and update regulations and policies; and facilitate review of
new materials for use in organic agriculture.
 Collaborates with other USDA agencies and countries to establish
organic equivalency arrangements with other countries.
 Develops communication materials and outreach and training
programs to support the organic community.
 Administers organic certification cost-share grant programs.

In 2014, the NOP will be recruiting for multiple positions, including:

 Policy Analysts, Accreditation Managers, and Materials Specialists (all
may be listed in USAJobs under the job title “Agricultural Marketing
Specialists” – read the announcement for the more specific role)
 Compliance and Enforcement Specialists (may be listed as
“Compliance Officer”)
 Communication, Outreach, Training Specialist
 Program Analysts and Administrative Support

Policy Specialist - National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (Washington, D.C.)

Policy Specialist (Farming Opportunities & Fair Competition)
National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Washington, DC

 
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) is an alliance of grassroots organizations that advocates for federal policy reform to advance the sustainability of agriculture, food systems, natural resources, and rural communities.  NSAC is currently seeking a Policy Specialist for family farm and sustainability issues, with specific reference to farm programs, crop insurance, livestock market competition issues, and federal agricultural research and extension policy.  This position is located at NSAC’s DC office on Capitol Hill. The Policy Specialist, one of five Policy Specialists at NSAC, reports directly to NSAC’s Policy Director.
 
Position Description
NSAC’s Policy Specialist will help to:

• Develop and implement policies and strategies focused on farm opportunities and fair competition, especially as these relate to increasing access to crop insurance for sustainable and organic farmers, promoting sensible commodity and crop insurance subsidy reform, reforming crop and revenue insurance to promote conservation, ensuring fair and competitive markets, and generally supporting thriving family farms through these and other related policy areas
• Support sustainable food and agricultural system research by working on policy and funding for one or more USDA research programs, working closely with NSAC’s lead Policy Specialist on research and extension issues
• Advocate before the U.S. Congress and executive branch agencies, including especially the U.S Department of Agriculture
• Staff and help lead and manage NSAC’s Farming Opportunities and Fair Competition Committee
• Help manage and provide back-up support for NSAC’s Research, Education and Extension Committee
• Draft documents, including legislative language, policy papers, testimony, advocacy materials, rulemaking comments, press releases, blog posts, etc. on related policy issues
• Contribute to the organization’s annual planning and priority setting, budgeting, and fundraising
• Participate in the planning and execution of coalition-wide meetings
• Assist our grassroots team with grassroots and grasstops outreach related to this particular set of issues
• Cultivate partnerships with other organizations working in the policy arena and represent NSAC at various coalitions and collaborations in DC
• Represent NSAC at events and to the media

Qualifications

• An understanding and passion for sustainable agriculture, including family farm livelihood and opportunity in general and in particular, crop insurance, commodity, conservation, competition, and research issues
• Knowledge of the federal policy-making process
• A minimum of three years Hill, government, or lobbying experience on agricultural policy preferred
• Experience advocating on farm program reform is preferred
• Background with grassroots advocacy campaigns
• Excellent written and verbal communications and public speaking skills
• Experience with print, radio, and online media preferred
• Experience with large, multi-organization grassroots coalitions
• Ability to both work independently and be a good team player
• Willingness to work around a demanding congressional schedule and administrative deadlines
• Willingness to travel domestically several times a year 

Compensation and Benefits
Salary is on a non-profit scale and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.  NSAC offers an excellent employer paid benefits package and a lively and collaborative work environment.
 
Application
Please send resume, cover letter including an explanation of your interests in sustainable agriculture, salary history, and the names of three references to Jeremy Emmi at jemmi@sustainableagriculture.net.
 
NSAC is an equal opportunity employer.  We actively encourage people of color to apply for this position and all positions at NSAC.

Intern - Ogallala Commons Community Internship (Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca City, OK)

2014 Ogallala Commons Community Internship

 Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, Ponca City, OK


This internship requires a graduate student with interest and skills related to agriculture and local food

production. Student should also have ability to assist in research and data collection and marketing of

the foods, produced by the organization to promote health and wellness in the Ponca Tribe community.

This internship will focus on building the local food production through the community garden and

livestock. The intern will assist in the day-to-day care of the gardens and livestock, as well as to collect

and record data on production of certain parts of the crop. The intern will also help lead a team of four

to five other garden workers. In addition, the intern would be responsible to help create a marketing

strategy for the produce. The internship will be a minimum of 240 hours with approximately 40 hours

per week, and the stipend payment will be $2,400 (the internship could extend to 500 hours). Intern

would need to live in or near White Eagle Health center. Housing will be provided for an out-of-town intern.


Main Objectives and Outcomes:

1) Oversee daily work in the garden

2) Help care for livestock

3) Collect data about the production of certain plants and help report findings to Oklahoma State

University

4) Assist in the care of poultry, especially by tracking egg production and how to increase

production

5) Help to market garden produce and eggs to the surrounding communities and businesses

6) Assist in logo design and branding strategy

As a participant in the Ogallala Commons Community Internship Program, interns will also meet the

following requirements (non-stipend time)

• With the internship supervisor, craft a Work Plan.

• Attend an Orientation.

• Create and publish 5 Internet blog posts with 10 photos during the internship period.

• Conduct an “Explore Your Community” exercise.

• Do 10 hours of Community Service during the internship.

• Prepare an Internship Portfolio (via PowerPoint) and present it at a Harvesting Ceremony.

• Complete an Evaluation of the internship, as well as receive an evaluation from the supervisor.


Internship Supervisors

Amos Hinton, Director of Agriculture, Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma

Veronica Dicus, Assistant Director, White Eagle Health Center, Ponca Tribal Health Authority

To apply for this internship online, visit: http://ogallalacommons.org/get-involved/apply-for-an-internship/

Or contact Ogallala Commons Director, Darryl Birkenfeld, 806-945-2255, darrylb@amaonline.com

Veronica.Dicus@ihs.gov

Manager of Property Administration; Soterra LLC

 

Manager of Property Administration

QUALIFICATIONS

Soterra owns over 250,000 acres in 3 states in the Southeastern U.S. and works hard to be the premier land management company. We use fact-based management decisions to find the highest value for our land while adhering to the principles of SFI®. Our employees believe that our word is our bond and our commitment to the future is vital to our organization's success. We are always asking ourselves, is this the best we can do? We have a passion for excellence and want to share that experience with you!

Our parent company, Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) is a world leader in industrial packaging products and services, providing Soterra with financial stability, growth into new markets and continuous access to first class business systems and business model development.

The Manager of Property Administration coordinates and processes various technical, legal and corporate record aspects of the operations of Soterra LLC. Activities will include, but are not limited to, organizing, facilitating, coordinating and overseeing real estate transactions, easements, lawsuits, mineral activities, liability issues, contract review, regulatory compliance and land records at all levels, including District, Region and the Company as a whole.

View the full posting here.  

 

 

Executive Director - Center for Urban Education and Sustainable Agriculture (San Francisco, CA)

Executive Director
CUESA & the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market
San Francisco, California

CUESA (The Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture) & the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market • One Ferry Building, Suite 50, San Francisco, CA 94111 •415.291.3276 • www.cuesa.org 

 
Executive Director Job Description 
 
CUESA (the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture) is a  nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating a sustainable food system through the operation of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and its educational programs. 
 
CUESA has a 20-year history of connecting farmers with urban consumers, educating the public about how their food is produced and how to prepare it, and raising awareness about sustainable alternatives to the industrial food system. The organization has steadily grown to its current size of 22 employees, nine of which are full-time, with an annual budget of over $1 million. 
 
CUESA envisions a healthy world nourished by sustainable food systems and shall contribute to this vision by: actively connecting, engaging, and supporting all participants within our regional food system; presenting substantive education programs and serving as a resource for information on sustainable food systems; and operating world-class farmers markets that develop and support regional sustainable farm operations. 
 
SUMMARY: CUESA is seeking an experienced, dynamic, articulate, sensible, visionary, consensus-building leader to manage the organization and shepherd it into the next stage of development. The Executive Director functions as the Chief Executive Officer of CUESA. In this capacity, the incumbent is responsible for implementing policies and deliverables set by the Board of Directors, leading the organization to achieve annual goals and objectives, and overseeing the financial, program development, human resource, fundraising, and administrative management of the organization. This position reports to the Board of Directors and directly supervises the Director of Market Operations, Associate Director of Market Operations, Director of Education, Director of Development, and Director of Marketing & Public Relations. 
 
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned) 
● Manages finances of the organization, including the development and implementation of the annual budget and oversight of all accounting functions, revenues and expenses. 
● Directs overall operation of the organization, including reviewing and evaluating the success of market and program activities and allocating resources for maximum 
effectiveness. 
● Provides information and counsel to the Board and Committees in the creation of 
policies, programs, and strategic direction of the organization, and documents all 
activities pertaining to programs, markets, and events for Board meetings 
● Oversees the hiring, training, workflow, retention, performance appraisals, and 
professional development of staff. 
● Assumes leadership of staff in the development and implementation of strategic plans for operations, educational programs, fundraising, and communications. 
● Conducts regular staff meetings and oversees the administration of payroll and employee benefit programs.
● Holds the organization’s vision, communicates the vision to stakeholders, and leads the team in the implementation of the vision. 
● Drives all aspects of fundraising and philanthropic development activities. 
● Acts as principal spokesperson, negotiator, liaison, and advocate with other 
organizations, outside vendors, partners, and government agencies. 
● Directs all activities associated with the Board of Directors meetings, including staffing support, meeting schedules and materials, locations, and development of agenda. 
● Negotiates contracts, real estate opportunities, and leases, and supervises construction as necessary. 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor’s degree and experience in a relevant field; master’s degree preferred 
● Minimum of five years executive experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization 
● Knowledge of and commitment to building sustainable food systems 
● Demonstrated leadership in the development and implementation of a strategic plan 
● Demonstrated ability to secure grants, steward individual donors, drive fundraising activities, and engage a Board of Directors in fundraising efforts 
● Demonstrated experience in financial planning/reporting and budgetary oversight 
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
● Effective at fostering collaboration 
● High level of personal and ethical standards 
● Computer proficiency, including QuickBooks and Microsoft Office 
 
COMPENSATION 
● This is a full-time, exempt position. The compensation package includes a competitive salary, workers compensation coverage, earned sick leave, and paid vacation and holidays. Medical, vision, and dental care benefits are provided after a three-month probationary period. This position requires regular Saturday and periodic evening work. 
 
TO APPLY 
● Please send a cover letter and résumé to CUESA ED Search Committee at 
edsearch@cuesa.org. The cover letter ideally will be a statement about how your 
experience can help CUESA achieve their goals and what your vision is for CUESA over the next 5 to 10 years. 
● The deadline to apply is 11 pm, Friday, March 28, 2014. 
● Email submissions only; no mailed applications or phone calls please. 

Staff Attorney - Farmworker Legal Services of Michigan (Kalamazoo, MI)

Kalamazoo, MI
Application Deadline: 03/31/2014

FARMWORKER LEGAL SERVICES OF MICHIGAN

http://www.farmworkerlaw.org

Date Posted: 02/26/2014
Job Type: ATTORNEY
Schedule Type: Full Time

Practice Areas: Civil Rights & Liberties/Racial Justice Issues, Employment/Labor, Farm Worker/Migrant Worker, Homelessness/Housing/Landlord-Tenant, Immigration, Litigation

Job Description

Farmworker Legal Services, (FLS), a statewide division of Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM), is seeking applicants for a Staff Attorney position in our Kalamazoo office.   Kalamazoo is a college town in southwestern Michigan, located 35 miles east of Lake Michigan, and two hours from Chicago and Detroit.

LSSCM is a non-profit law firm providing free legal services to very low income and senior persons in 13 counties in south central Michigan.  FLS is the division of LSSCM that provides legal advice, referrals, direct representation and systemic advocacy to Michigan’s migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, as further described at www.FarmworkerLaw.org.

FLS has four attorneys, one legal assistant, and numerous seasonal interns and outreach staff.  Our bilingual advocates provide a full range of civil legal services to Michigan’s eligible population of 95,000 migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their dependents.  Michigan’s migrant workers harvest a diversity of crops, including asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, cucumbers, cherries and apples.  The majority of workers include Spanish-speaking family groups from the southern U.S. and Mexico.  Case priorities address their critical legal needs in employment, civil rights, housing, public benefits, and immigration law.  Because FLS is recognized as “the law office of first resort” for farmworkers in Michigan, services we provide include basic legal advice, community education and referrals, and direct representation of individuals and groups in the full spectrum of local, state, and federal forums.

The Staff Attorney will provide effective legal services to enforce farmworkers’ rights.  Advocacy tasks will include field investigation and camp outreach, legal research and writing, negotiation, community task force participation, training, document preparation, policy analysis, and direct representation in administrative hearings, as well as state and federal litigation and appeals.

Qualifications

Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in Spanish, as most of our clients speak Spanish as their primary language.  Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Michigan, qualified to be admitted by waiver, or able to take the next available bar exam.  Applicants must possess excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a demonstrated commitment to protecting the rights of workers, immigrants or other persons in poverty.  Third-year law students will be considered.

Salary

This is a unionized position; the union salary range is $40,000 to $60,000 based on years of relevant experience, with an excellent health, disability and fringe benefit package.

Language(s): Spanish

Application Instructions:

LSSCM is an equal opportunity employer. Minority and disabled persons and women are encouraged to apply.  The position is open until filled; applications received by March 31, 2014 will receive priority.  Apply by email with “FLS Staff Attorney” in the subject line.  Send a cover letter that confirms your qualifications and includes a description of your level of Spanish fluency, your current resume, and a list of three professional references to fls@lsscm.org.

Contact Information:

Daniel Inquilla
fls@lsscm.org
3030 S. 9th St. Ste 1A
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Application Deadline: 03/31/2014

Migrant Unit Staff Attorney - California Rural Legal Assistance (Oxnard, CA)

Oxnard, CA
Application Deadline: 06/12/2014

CALIFORNIA RURAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE

http://www.crla.org/

Date Posted: 03/12/2014
Job Type: LAW RELATED POSITIONS
Schedule Type: Full Time

Practice Areas: Civil Rights & Liberties/Racial Justice Issues, Farm Worker/Migrant Worker, Non-Profit

Job Description

Reporting to the Directing Attorney or Project Director, the Migrant Unit Staff Attorney provides comprehensive legal services to eligible farmworker clients in CRLA priority areas in accordance with CRLA program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services and the Code of Professional Responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Provides legal service to low income farmworker clients and client groups including advice, negotiation, litigation and administrative advocacy in accordance with program priorities and case handling policies.
• Reviews and supervises the work product of Community Workers and Clerical support staff relating to all clients being advised or represented by him/her.
• Undertakes significant statewide impact activity, including institutional and group litigation or community economic development beneficial to the low income community.
• Develops leadership in working with community, client and other advocacy groups related to statewide impact issues.
• Works to develop specialized knowledge in a substantive area of poverty law and act as a resource for other staff through participation in at least one CRLA task force.
• Coordinates advocacy in substantive areas through collaboration with other human services providers, non-profit organizations and community, client or other advocacy groups.
• Participates in CRLA training programs, local office case review or staff meetings or other CRLA activities as required.
• Provides community education to farmworkers regarding legal rights and prepares materials relating to these presentations.
• Works with members of the private bar as necessary in accordance with CRLA Private Bar Involvement.
• Maintains contemporaneous time records in the CRLA case handling system.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all members of the office staff.
• Utilizes basic capabilities of word processing program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law before the court of any state.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of California or willingness to take the next California Bar Exam.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with low income farmworker clients; three years experience working with the low income farmworker community strongly preferred.
• Spanish fluency and fluency in indigenous language strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Good people skills and the ability to maintain positive relations with a diverse population.

Salary

$42,000.00 - $67,500.00 based upon bar admission date

Language(s): Spanish Preferred

Application Instructions:

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to the CRLA Human Resources Department at hr@crla.org.  E-mail attachments in Word only, or copy and paste cover letter and resume into body of e-mail.  Include “Staff Attorney – Oxnard Migrant” in subject line of e-mail. 

Contact Information:

Human Resources Department
hr@crla.org
Oxnard, CA 953030

Application Deadline: 06/12/2014

Director, Food Program - Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (New York, NY)

See the original job posting here.

Job description

Position Summary:

Oversees and coordinates Met Council's kosher hunger relief programs. Our Emergency food programs include bulk food packages, prepared food, produce and a large scale holiday distribution. The Director is responsible for managing the budget, leveraging government emergency food programs and providing leadership for Met Council's anti-hunger programs.

Duties and Responsibilities (including Supervisory):

Manage warehouse, goods and food program staff. Oversee the distribution network of bulk food, prepared food, and fresh produce to member agencies. Ensure contract compliance, proper reporting, and record keeping for all food and goods. Procurement of free and purchased foods. Ensure kashruth of all food. Coordinate relations with government groups, food distributors, vendors, and member agencies. Ensure maintenance of all equipment including van, trucks, hi-lo's, jacks, etc. Serves as liason between kosher agencies and the Food Bank of New York City, City Harvest and governmental agencies such as NYS DOH and NYC HRA. Consultant to all kosher agencies regarding available kosher foods in Feeding America and governmental programs.

Success Criteria and Measurements:

Maintain Met Council's anti-hunger program that delivers food to JCC's and clients in a timely manner; compliance with health and safety requirements regarding food handling; compliance with kashrut requirements; meeting contract deliverables; growing Food Program to extent funding and operational efficiencies permit.

Competencies:

Leadership, management and supervision that promotes team work and cooperation; Decision Making, problem solving and Judgment, Mathematical Reasoning, Accountability & Dependability, Attention to Detail, Good oral and written communication, Ethics & Integrity, Results Focus & Initiative, Safety Focus, Self Management, Tact, Influencing Others, Planning & Organizing, Strategic Vision, Staff Management

Skill and Education Required:

English, BA, Three years management experience, Completion of food safety courses helpful, Rabbinical Degree or other certificate in kashruth law.

Physical Demands:

Walk around warehouse and occasionally lift boxes up to 35 lbs.

Special Requirements:

Knowledge of Kashrut laws, Experience in food industry and management experience.

How to apply

To apply:

1. Email cover letter and resume to programs@metcouncil.org

2. Place Director, Food Program in the subject line

Regulatory Counsel (GS-0301-14) - FDA (Silver Springs, MD)

See original job posting here.

Job Title:Regulatory Counsel

Department:Department Of Health And Human Services

Agency:Food and Drug Administration

Job Announcement Number:FDA-CDER-14-DE-1048502BB

SALARY RANGE:	$106,263.00 to $138,136.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Thursday, February 27, 2014 to Tuesday, March 18, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0301-14
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
DUTY LOCATIONS:	Many vacancies in the following location: Silver Spring, MD View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	United States Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Not Applicable
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.

As a Regulatory Counsel in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Office of Compliance (OC), Office of Scientific Investigation (OSI) or Office of Unapproved Drugs and Labeling Compliance (OUDLC), you will serve as a legal/regulatory expert resolving a broad range of legal/regulatory issues concerning the application of FDA's enabling legislation, pertinent regulations, and/or general legislation affecting the operation of the Federal government.

This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement FDA-CDER-14-MP-1048514BB under merit promotion procedures.  Please review that announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under merit promotion procedures.  NOTE:  Applicants must apply separately for each announcement in order to be considered.

This job opportunity announcement may be used FDA-wide to fill additional vacancies within the same geographical location.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Not Required

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S Citizenship
• Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period

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DUTIES:

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• Develops and revises regulations and guidance, advising on compliance with FDA's Good Guidance Practice regulations and other legal/regulatory issues.
• Reviews and drafts policy proposals and decisions.
• Performs legal/regulatory reviews of petitions raising issues with industry-wide effect.
• Provides technical guidance on procedures and methods involved in implementing new programs, guidance, and regulations.
• Informs management and staff on new or revised regulations, internal policies and procedures, and trends in the pharmaceutical and health care industry.
• Ensures legal/regulatory sufficiency of action packages for regulatory enforcement actions.
• Makes presentations at national and international conferences and professional meetings regarding applicable regulations and policies.

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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GS-14: At least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service that included analyzing, evaluating, and developing statutes and regulations affecting technical regulatory and compliance programs for drugs; consulting management and staff on developing and implementing compliance policy and strategic enforcement initiatives for legal/regulatory matters under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), such as responding to and/or enforcing FDCA warning letters; and directing the legal/regulatory review of an organization's policies and practices.

Experience in applying the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act must be clearly reflected in your CV and/or resume.

All qualification requirements must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

2. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

3. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

4. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

5. Financial Disclosure statement may be required.

6. One-year probationary period may be required.

7. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses paid: Maybe

8. Bargaining Unit Position: Yes

9. Drug Screening Required: No

10. Recruitment incentives may be authorized: Maybe

11. Student loan repayment incentive authorized: No

12. Annual leave for non-federal service authorized: Maybe

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the job opportunity announcement closes, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

If, after reviewing your résumé and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your skills and abilities Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Qualified candidates will be assigned to the following quality categories:

Best Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is almost identical to those required by the position.

Well Qualified - Applicants who have experience that is very similar to those required by the position.

Qualified - Applicants who meet minimum qualification requirements, but do not identify any additional qualifying experience or skill.

The category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the required competencies listed below for this position.

Technical Guidance in Regulatory Procedures

Regulatory Review

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Application of Veterans' Preference: Under Category Rating procedures, veteran preference eligibles will receive selection consideration before non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: View Assessment Questions

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BENEFITS:

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The Federal government offers a comprehensive benefits package.  Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at http://www.opm.gov/retire/retire_jobseekers.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) or an official statement (including Character of Service) from your command if currently on active duty. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and the required supporting documents listed on that form. For more information on veterans' preference, go to www.fedshirevets.gov. 

Career Transition Program: This program applies to Federal workers whose positions have been deemed 'surplus' or no longer needed, or an employee has been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must be rated 'well-qualified.  Well-qualified means eligible applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. For information on how to apply and hat documents to submit as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp

Selective Service:  The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position.  For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 to receive consideration.

* To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

* Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

* It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account @ https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login and click the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.  Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account @ https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login  and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

To complete a hard copy assessment questionnaire and submit it via fax: Do not complete the steps below if you have already applied online to the questionnaire for this position.

1) Print the instructions and questionnaire by clicking View Occupational Questionnaire.

2) Print the 1203FX form to record your responses to the questionnaire.

3) Fax the completed 1203FX (all 6 pages but do not include a Cover Page for this document) to: 

1-478-757-3144

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Your Résumé - You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own résumé, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed.
• Responses to the Assessment Questionnaire

Other Supporting Documents: (Only submit if applicable to you.)

• Veterans' Preference documentation (i.e. SF-15, DD-214, Statement of Service, Service Connected Disability Letter, etc. ) 
• CTAP/ICTAP documentation

If you are unable to upload supporting document(s) online, you can fax them by completing the following steps:

1. Print out a Fax Cover Page @ http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and complete the required information. The Vacancy ID is 1048502

2. Fax a Cover Page with each supporting document to 1-478-757-3144 by 11:59 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MIDNIGHT (EASTERN TIME) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

For Résumé and Application Tips visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index/Interactive/ResumeAndApplicationTips#icc

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Mid-Atlantic Services Branch
Phone: (757)441-6765
Email: NORFOLKMAIL@OPM.GOV

Agency Information:
HHS OPM
1900 E St NW
Washington, DC
20415

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

You will be notified of your status when the list of candidates has been referred to the hiring manager for employment consideration.