Supervisory Agricultural Marketing Specialist (Regulatory)

The Packers and Stockyards Division (PSD) administers the Packers and Stockyards Act of 1921 as amended (Act). In this position you will serve as a Regional Director, carrying out assigned functions and activities in the enforcement of the provisions of the Act and regulations issued under its authority for their respective local markets and assigned region, which may directly impact the livestock, meat, and poultry industries

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

Supervises enforcement and provides subject matter guidance, concerning jurisdictional, competition, financial and trade practice provisions of the Act.

Directs the review of the livestock, meat, or poultry industries, methods and practices throughout the assigned geographic area.

Directs investigations by the Business Practices, Financial and Resident Agent Units in the assigned geographic area.

Manages regional office resources in the delivery of all PSD activities and functions.

Administers and recommends revisions to the policies, programs and activities of the PSD.

Supports and participates with the PSD senior management team in formulating and reviewing policies, procedures, and plans.

Directs the staff assigned to the office and cooperates with state and other federal officials when appropriate.

Oversees regional office unit supervisors and the creation and coordination of investigation teams that review complex investigations.

Plans, directs, and, as appropriate, participates in a continuing education program designed to prevent violations by informing persons, entities and national firms the requirements under the Act.