The USDA-NOP is looking for a new director, and the OCA, NOC and a host of other food and consumer related organizations are fully planning on making some recommendations for the job.
More info coming soon on how to make your voice heard about who you, as a concerned consumer, would like to see directing the National Organic Program.
Also, there are currently five openings on the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB), see below for more details.
Grassroots candidates needed for 5 positions on the National Organic Standards Board
Application Deadline: July 17
** Candidates are needed for all positions **
The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990, established the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) as a 15-member board responsible for developing (and recommending to the USDA Secretary) a proposed National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances, and to advise the Secretary on all other aspects of the National Organic Program.
The (USDA) is requesting nominations to fill five (5) upcoming vacancies on the NOSB:
organic producer (2 positions),
retailer (1 position),
organic handler (1 position), and
environmentalist (1 position).
The 5-year term is from January 24, 2010 until January 24, 2015.
If you are considering applying, or have applied, please send NOC (Liana@hvc.rr.com) your application letter and resume BY JUNE 1.
We (The NOC) will post it on our website, so that individuals and organizations can see the candidates, and endorse a list.
For more information, see the Federal Register Notice below or link to: the Federal Register Vol.74, No. 48
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Job Opening: DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM
Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2009
(USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. MRP offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team!
Director, National Organic Program
SALARY RANGE: 117,787.00 - 177,000.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 to Tuesday, June 30, 2009
SERIES & GRADE: ES-0301-**/**
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: **
DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: All Qualified Persons
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's, Agricultural Marketing Service
(AMS) administers programs that facilitate the efficient, fair marketing of U.S. agricultural products, including food fiber, and specialty crops. AMS programs promote a strategic marketing perspective that adapts product and marketing practices and technologies to the issues of today and the challenges of tomorrow.
In short, AMS helps make sure the U.S. marketing system remains world-class.
Duty Location Information: This position will be located in Washington, DC
KEY REQUIREMENTS:Background and/or Security Investigation required
See Web posting of this announcement.
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NOSB MEMBER NOMINATIONS FEDERAL REGISTER NOTICE
[Federal Register: March 13, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 10878-10879]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Doc. No. AMS-TM-09-0004; TM-09-01]
Nominations for Members of the National Organic Standards Board
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990, as amended, requires the establishment of a National Organic Standards Board (NOSB). The NOSB is a 15-member board that is responsible for developing and recommending to the Secretary a proposed National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. The NOSB also advises the Secretary on all other aspects of the National Organic Program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting nominations to fill five (5) upcoming vacancies on the NOSB. The positions to be filled are: organic producer (2 positions), retailer (1 position), organic handler (1 position), and an environmentalist (1 position). The Secretary of Agriculture will appoint a person to each
position to serve a 5-year term of office that will commence on January 24, 2010, and run until January 24, 2015. USDA encourages eligible minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to apply for membership on the NOSB.
DATES: Written nominations, with cover letters and resumes, must be
post-marked on or before July 17, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Nomination cover letters and resumes should be sent to
Ms. Katherine E. Benham, Advisory Board Specialist,
USDA-AMS-TMP-NOP,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Room 4004-So.,
Ag Stop 0268,
Washington, DC 20250.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Ms. Katherine E. Benham,
(202) 205-7806;
E-mail:katherine.benham@usda.gov
Fax: (202) 205-7808.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OFPA of 1990, as amended (7 U.S.C. Section 6501 et seq.), requires the Secretary to establish an organic certification program for producers and handlers of agricultural products that have been produced using organic methods. In developing this program, the Secretary is required to establish an NOSB.
The purpose of the NOSB is to assist in the development of a proposed National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances and to advise the Secretary on other aspects of the National Organic Program. The NOSB made recommendations to the Secretary regarding establishment of the initial organic program. It is anticipated that the NOSB will continue to make recommendations on various matters, including recommendations on substances it believes should be allowed or prohibited for use in organic production and handling.
The NOSB is composed of 15 members; 4 organic producers, 2 organic handlers, a retailer, 3 environmentalists, 3 public/consumer representatives, a scientist, and a certifying agent. Nominations are being sought to fill the following five (5) upcoming NOSB vacancies: organic producer (2 positions), retailer (1 position), organic handler (1 position), and an environmentalist (1 position).
Individuals desiring to be appointed to the NOSB at this time must be either an owner or operator of an organic production operation, an owner or operator of an organic handling operation, an owner or operator of a retail establishment with significant trade in organic products, or an individual with expertise in areas of environmental protection and resource conservation. Selection criteria will include such factors as: demonstrated experience and interest in organic production, handling and retailing; diverse commodity and geographic representation; support of consumer and public interest organizations; demonstrated experience with environmental matters; and such other factors as may be appropriate for specific positions.
To nominate yourself or someone else please submit, at a minimum, a cover letter stating your interest and a copy of the nominee's resume. You may also submit a list of endorsements or letters of recommendation, if desired.
Nominees will be supplied with an AD-755 background information form that must be completed and returned to USDA within 10 working days of its receipt. Resumes and completed background information forms are required for a nominee to receive consideration for appointment by the Secretary.
Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all appointments to the NOSB in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the members of the NOSB take into account the needs of the diverse groups that are served by the Department, membership on the NOSB will include, to the
extent practicable, individuals who demonstrate the ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
The information collection requirements concerning the nomination process have been previously cleared by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under OMB Control No. 0505-0001.
Dated: March 9, 2009.
Robert C. Keeney,
Acting Associate Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-5415 Filed 3-12-09; 8:45 am]
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