Date of posting here April 15, 2010 Type of position A Senior Executive Service Position in the Federal Government Employer United States Department of Agriculture Description of Employer Agriculture Research Service Location Beltsville, Maryland Description of Location Washington DC Area Salary $119,554 - $179,700 Closing date of competition 05/21/2010 Date position available 08/30/2010 Description of duties The Office of National Programs (ONP) of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of USDA, Beltsville, Maryland, invites applicants for a full-time permanent Deputy Administrator ($119,554-$179,700). The ONP provides national scientific and technical leadership for program planning, coordination, review and evaluation activities for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) programs. As Deputy Administrator, Crop Production and Protection, the incumbent actively participates with the other Deputy Administrators, Associate Administrator, ONP, and other officials to identify the researchable problems and opportunities for advancing scientific knowledge across all areas of agricultural research. The Deputy Administrator has lead responsibilities for programs in crop production and protection. The incumbent recommends research priorities which are supportive of the most effective and efficient use of manpower, facilities, and funds, while solving problems important to U.S. agriculture. Qualifications sought Applicants must meet mandatory qualifications, as specified in the vacancy announcement (ARS-SES:10-03) and address specific executive core and technical qualifications. A doctoral degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, or allied disciplines pertinent to the work of the position to be filled is desired. Contact for additional information For questions regarding qualifications and application procedures, contact Deborah Crump at seniorpositions@ars.usda.gov or 301-504-1448 and for technical questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Judith B. St. John at 301-504-5084 or judy.stjohn@ars.usda.gov. Application procedure http://www.afm.ars.usda.gov/divisions/hrd/ Additional Information USDA/ARS is an equal opportunity employer and provider