Management Analyst with the FNS in Alexandria, Virginia

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Job Title:Management Analyst

Department:Department Of Agriculture

Agency:Food and Nutrition Service

Sub Agency:USDA - Food and Nutrition Service

Job Announcement Number:12-FNS-036P

SALARY RANGE:	$74,872.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Thursday, January 19, 2012 to Wednesday, February 08, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0343-12
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full-Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) - Alexandria, VAView Map
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	U.S. citizens; no prior Federal experience is required. Current permanent Federal employees with competitive status, former Federal employees who have reinstatement eligibility, and individuals who are eligible under special appointing authorities may wish to apply under 12-FNS-003.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is located in Alexandria, VA (approximately 6.4 miles outside of Washington, DC).

The mission of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is to increase food security and reduce hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people with access to food, a healthy diet, and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.

FNS provides excellent opportunities for specialized training through its own facilities and outside resources. Career guidance and on- and off-the-job training programs are tailored to an individual employee's needs. If you want to apply your knowledge and skills to food program activities that seek to strengthen America, there is a challenging and rewarding career waiting for you with FNS!

Director at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies in Basalt, CO

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The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (ACES), a nationally recognized leader in environmental education for people of all ages, seeks a Director for Rock Bottom Ranch (RBR), the agricultural hub of ACES. Based in Basalt, Colorado, RBR is dedicated to environmental education, sustainable agriculture, and wildlands stewardship.

Position Overview:
RBR Director is a full-time salaried position commensurate with experience and education. The position includes excellent benefits and housing. The RBR Director will report to ACES Executive Director and will oversee all RBR operations, structures, land, programs, and staff. S/he will be responsible for implementing, evaluating and refining RBR's core programs, operations, and agricultural activities while fulfilling RBR's mission.

Project Manager for NABC in Mt. Vernon, WA

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Northwest Agriculture Business Center (NABC) provides Northwest Washington farmers with skills and resources required to profitably and efficiently supply their products to consumers, retailers, wholesalers, foodservice operators and food manufacturers. This is done by delivering practical assistance to clients in the areas of business development, access to financing, technical skills, and production issues. Regional market development is a key focus area to facilitate market access for producers. The Puget Sound Food Network (PSFN) is an NABC project. The mission of PSFN is to increase the production, distribution, and consumption of regionally produced food in the Puget Sound market. NABC objectives are pursued and delivered with a sense of urgency.

Job Description:

This individual is responsible for managing projects for NABC. Projects generally involve these areas: technical support, access to marketing, access to financing, and infrastructure development. The project manager will be working with producers/entrepreneurs individually or in business groups to assist in identifying and making efficient decisions related to one or more of these areas of business development. This individual will be spending a significant amount of their time assisting in the development of and creating marketing opportunities for value-added products. The primary background required for supporting this area of client services is a first-hand understanding of the difficulties and challenges entrepreneurs face when developing a business. Wholesale or retail marketing experience is preferred. Experience with creating and implementing a business plan for an agriculture-related business is desired. A background that includes a working knowledge of county, agricultural, financial and educational support organizations would be beneficial.

Lead Grant Management Specialist with the Forest Service

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Job Title:Lead Grants Management Specialist

Department:Department Of Agriculture

Agency:Forest Service

Sub Agency:Forest Service

Job Announcement Number:12-10530000-00228DP-PM

SALARY RANGE:	$89,370.00 to $116,118.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to Friday, January 20, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-1109-13
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Abbeville, SCView Map Aberdeen Prvg Gd Edgewood Areas, MD Aberdeen, IDView Map Aberdeen, SDView Map Abilene, TXView Map More Locations
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY, please click on https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aiportal/control/toVacancy?referenceCode=INZAO.

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Reviews, analyzes, and tracks awardee compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant or agreement as well as compliance with government-wide and agency regulatory, policy, and reporting requirements. Conducts risk assessments, financial reviews and audits, and business reviews of grant/agreement awardee operations, and recommends or initiates actions to protect agency interests. Pre-visit activities involve reviewing compliance reports and the awardees policies and procedures.
On-site visit activities include evaluating the awardees compliance with program goals and award specifications. Post-visit activities include writing up site findings and recommendations.

Performs a variety of pre-award functions for grants and/or cooperative agreements including designing, developing, and/or preparing solicitations; reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating applications, plans, and estimates received in response to particular programs and Request for Application (RFA) requirements; conducting financial reviews of applicants to evaluate fiscal integrity and financial capability, examine proposed costs, and determine whether the budget and budget narrative accurately explain the projects costs and whether those costs are reasonable, necessary, and allowable; conducting pre-award negotiations on matters such as terms and conditions of awards, costs, schedules, and oversight responsibilities; and providing applicant support during the solicitation period.

Coordinates, manages, and evaluates the effectiveness of agency grant and/or cooperative agreement programs and projects.

Performs a variety of post-award grants and/or cooperative agreement management tasks including conducting post-award reviews and analyses to identify and resolve management, financial, and administrative issues; providing training, technical assistance, oversight, ethics advice, expertise, and consultation to program officials, awardees, and recipients; establishing performance measures and monitoring and assessing awardee performance; and reviewing completed awards, making appropriate adjustments or disallowances. Processes close-outs of grants and/or agreements, ensuring compliance with programmatic, administrative, and fiscal requirements of relevant statutes, regulations, policies, guidelines, and with grantee stated objectives, and the applicable implementation plan.

Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-12 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.

Director/Counsel, Food Safety Job for PepsiCo in Texas

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Job Description

• Manage all Global product recalls (all lines of business/all products)
  
• Manage Food Safety Modernization Act on behalf of PepsiCo globally
  
• Manage International Food Safety laws and regulations as they apply to recalls and product withdrawals
  
  

Accountabilities:

• Provide legal counsel/expertise on all Food and Beverage product recalls globally
  
• Provide leadership and legal counsel in response to Food Safety ModernizationAct
  
• Set food safety protocols on a global basis
  
• Ensure compliance with all federal and agencies and requirements
  
• Assess legal risks in the area of food safety on an on-going basis
  
• Provide appropriate counsel and advice in response to external situations and applicable regulations
  
• Evaluate dispute resolution opportunities on a regular basis
  
• Regularly update Sector Business and Legal Colleagues on Food Safety status and trends
  
• Execute and ensure compliance of process protocols for all Food Safety legal claims and product recalls
  

• 5-7 years experience with specific FDA type experience preferred
  
• JD degree, a member of at least one state bar
  
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  
• Ability to clearly communicate with senior executives, other in-house counsel and others within PepsiCo is essential.
  
• Inherent leadership skills and ability to inspire confidence in client base are prerequisites for effective counseling in this position.
  
• Team player who will exceed assigned responsibilities and assist others to reach objectives.
  
• Native intellectual curiosity and mental stamina.
  
• Ability to project and explain the consequences of actions taken to protect
  
• Position requires excellent on-going working relationships with other internal personnel who are involved in recall/food safety matters
  
• Quality Assurance, R&D Regulatory & Food Safety, Product Supply, Procurement, Public Affairs, Risk Management and others.
  
• This position also is visible before government authorities involved in food recalls: District and Federal level FDA and c counterparts in other countries.
  
• Attorney will be responsible for briefing senior business managers on re c all situations.
  
• Legal follow-ups on recalls that include assessing liability for the circumstances that gave rise to the recall and actions needed to recover damages.
  
• Monitoring/contributing to new regulations will require leadership and interactions with other Law Department professionals, R&D Regulatory & Food Safety personnel, PepsiCo Public Affairs, PepsiCo Government Affairs, as well as regulatory authorities such as FDA, Health Canada , WHO and UKFSA.
  

Ref: 8698BR

Program Coordinator for Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives Institute at Un. of Minnesota

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This position is located in the Healthy Foods, Healthy Lives Institute, a university-wide institute administered by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences. The current staff consists of a part-time director and full-time assistant director. The major goal of the HFHL Institute is to utilize and help build the strengths of the University of Minnesota in the area of food and health to advance scientific and public knowledge and influence public policy. The Institute administers a series of grant programs, an annual symposium, a number of networking events, and numerous other programs. The Program Coordinator will be located in the Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition and will assist in the management of programs of the Institute including grant processes, communications, event planning, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) and one year of related work experience.
• Experience preparing, editing and formatting written communication.
• Experience developing promotional or marketing materials.
• Website editing and maintenance and publication software experience; experience with grant programming from a program grantee or funding agency perspective;
• Experience managing budgets.
• Strong demonstrated organizational and management skills.
• Experience using the following applications: MS Office; Excel database management.

Preferred

• Experience organizing and managing events such as workshops, conferences and meetings including negotiating facility rental, ordering food, and contracting with speakers.
• Demonstrated ability working with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of issues related to food systems and health; knowledge of research methodology
• Accuracy and attention to detail and efficient and timely performance of tasks; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to initiate improvements to operations and administrative processes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Sustainable Agriculture Director for NCAT in Pennslyvannia

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The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is seeking a Director for our Northeast Regional Office. NCAT is a private non-profit organization that works to foster and promote sustainable technologies and systems, especially for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to increase NCAT’s visibility in Pennsylvania and surrounding states. The director must be experienced and skilled at building and developing relationships particularly with small farmers and sustainable agriculture organizations. You must be prepared to promote NCAT’s projects and services throughout the Northeast. The position will be based at NCAT’s office in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & REQUIREMENTS

The position requires the equivalent of an MA/MS degree plus a minimum of 7 years of increasingly responsible professional experience. Experience in the practice and transfer of information on sustainable agriculture is required. Of particular importance would be an interest and knowledge in pasture management, animal health and production, sustainable dairy systems, organics, and direct marketing of agricultural products. Experience with farm energy topics including bio-based fuels, conservation and renewable is a plus. Experience collaborating with other non-profits is a must.

The successful candidate will need to be well-organized and able to work independently as well as with others. You should be an excellent communicator with experience in writing and public speaking. If selected, you must be an ambassador for NCAT with an excellent understanding and willingness to share NCAT’s mission and message. You should have proven relationships working with individuals, universities, sustainable agriculture and non-profit organizations in the Northeast. You should be skilled at prioritizing work assignments and completing tasks in a timely manner. You should also be able to recognize development opportunities not only in sustainable agriculture but in all NCAT program areas. You must be willing to travel extensively.