Title: Program Supervisor - Market News #00930

State Role Title: PR & Mktg Spec IV

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $90,000 annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: VDACS CENTRAL HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Program Manager for the Office of Market News within the Division of Marketing and Development. This position will lead programs that deliver timely, accurate, and meaningful market information to Virginia’s agricultural industry. The Program Manager will lead and coordinate Market News program activities for livestock, grain, fruit, and vegetable commodities. This position oversees staff and daily market reporting, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and compliant with USDA requirements. The Program Manager will train and guide staff in proper data collection and reporting procedures and will monitor the quality and timeliness of market news reports from multiple locations. The position will manage the development, editing, and distribution of weekly and monthly market publications, including Cattle and Crops, Hay Clearing House, and Retail Farmers Markets newsletters. The position requires maintaining a broad knowledge of agricultural commodity marketing and staying current with industry trends and needs through seminars, industry meetings, trade publications, and other professional resources. The position requires strong analytical, communication, organizational, and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to maintaining accurate, timely, and useful market information for Virginia’s agricultural industry. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience in the agricultural industry, including marketing principles, product marketing, and market analysis. Experience with print and broadcast media in a market information program. Ability to analyze market data from multiple sale locations and create presentations and reports. Must have strong oral and written communication skills, leadership ability, and sound decision‑making skills. Experience in managing or supervising. Requires computer literacy and strong interpersonal skills for excellent internal and external customer service. Must have or be eligible for a valid driver’s license with a responsible driving record and USDA market reporter certification. High school diploma or GED and. required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities to include public administration, business administration, marketing or agriculture. Experience in project management, accounting/budgeting and procurement. Knowledge of agricultural commodity marketing.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3531

Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.