WA: WASHINGTON SEEKS COMMODITY INSPECTION DIVISION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
News Date September 15, 2009
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is seeking an experienced leader and manager to serve as the Assistant Director of their Commodity Inspection Division. This full-time exempt position is located in the Natural Resources Building in Olympia, Washington.
This Assistant Director provides leadership and oversight for programs that support agriculture, protect the consumer and work in partnership with agricultural and consumer groups, and state, local and federal officials to ensure public safety. This position is a member of the agency Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and is accountable to the Director and Deputy Director, reporting to the Deputy Director.
The Assistant Director works in close partnership with the Director and the members of the executive leadership team in formulating and executing the strategic goals of the agency. This position supervises five direct reports, and a division of approximately 220 permanent staff and is responsible for managing a yearly operating budget of $23,000,000.
For more information or to view the job announcement, visit http://agr.wa.gov/Employment/.