Associate Administrator, USDA, AMS, Fair and Competitive Markets

 In November, the USDA announced the intent to hire of a new Chief Competition Officer within the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS).  The position is now posted.  This new SES-level career position is designed to enhance the regulatory and enforcement policies and programs that AMS implements in fair and competitive markets, including the Packers & Stockyards Act of 1921, the Federal Seed Act, and more.  Many of these have important initiatives underway thanks to the Executive Order (#14036) on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. 

The position is located in Washington DC.  The post will be open for applications through January 2, 2024.  

Associate Administrator, responsible for formulating the policies and programs of AMS and in the development, administration, and coordination of the regulatory programs and activities, particularly those relating to fair and competitive markets.  Read more in the Job Announcement linked below.

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/763701300