Supervisory Biological Science Specialist (Division Director)

Collaborate with the Deputy Director and other Division Directors of the Institute to ensure the integration of functions, assure compliance of division work efforts with NIFA priorities, rules, regulations and operational procedures. Serve as supervisor and has leadership responsibility for the coordination and integration of multiple programs within and outside of NIFA. Manage programs by prioritizing activities, anticipate and resolve possible obstacles, and direct all program aspects. Serve as a staff expert and consultant providing leadership and direction for programs of national and/or international scope and impact. Administer programs by anticipating problem areas, recognizing emerging areas, develop new policies, procedures, and guidelines, and independently build/influence coalitions, new programs, and partnerships Maintain technical and disciplinary competence and keep abreast of emerging topics, trends, and issues in the field. Identify challenges and synthesizes informati