Biological Science Specialist (National Program Leader)

These positions are located in the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA): Institute of Youth, Family, and Community (IYFC); Institute of Food Production and Sustainability (IFPS); Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition (IFSN); Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment (IBCE) As a National Program Leaders (NPL) you will administer research, education, and extension programs that address national agriculture priorities. Click Learn more about this agency for more information.

Promote a shared agenda in area of responsibility; supports and advocates the advancement and use of science; and markets/communicates the successes of NIFA and its partners.

Participate in responding to short-term and long-term issues and opportunities that are compatible with the mission of NIFA by developing background information and making recommendations.

Provide input into conceiving, formulating, and executing programs, policies, technical standards, and guidelines related to area of responsibility.

Conceive, formulate and execute programs. Disseminates and explains information, policy and guidelines.

Maintain existing programs, suggests modifications and possible solutions to obstacles, and works to implement all program aspect

Participate in the evaluation of program results and the initiation of appropriate action to assure proper emphasis is given to critical and far reaching programs.

Suggest the need for and prepares technical and administrative guides, standards, and criteria to accomplish national program.

You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.