Deputy Assistant Administrator

Apr 13, 2026 | Federal

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service

Location: Athens, GA

Closing Date: April 17, 2026

Duties Include:

  • Participates with the Administrator, the Assistant Administrator, other Assistant Administrators, and staff officials in developing, recommending, and supporting Agency missions, goals, and policies.
  • Guides, supports, and shares in managing research programs related to the food safety research agenda conducted by scientists from the Agricultural Research Service and from outside sources.
  • Shares in managing tracebacks and in-plant and other investigations to combat foodborne illness outbreaks involving meat, poultry, and egg products.

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