General: Supervises a large supervisory, inspection, and technical staff directly and indirectly through area supervisors. Plant Industries Division: Supervises the compilation of reports and maintenance of records, such as feed and fertilizer tonnage reports, certification, and registration records. Reviews and approves the registration and licensingand directs the field inspection of products and labels to ensure compliance. Directs the analysis of laboratory samples to determine accuracy of labeling and/or to ensure conformance with registration or certification standards. Initiates regulatory actions when products are found to be mislabeled and not in compliance with statutory requirements. Manages the division’s finances and applies for and administers federal grants for cooperative programs; develops budgets and tracks expenditures. Performs other duties as assigned. Livestock and Poultry Division: Directs and oversees regulatory and enforcement programs for food safety and inspection programs for disease control. Formulates strategic plans and determines priorities for resource allocation, fee updates, and establishment of program goals. Develops and implements program administrative policies, operating procedures, and rules. Negotiates and ensures compliance with cooperative agreements and contracts with USDA and users of program services. Researches technical information on sanitation, food safety production practices, inspection procedures, and administrative information and develops new programs. Formulates and manages budgets, oversees purchases, andreviews expenses and revenue collections. Performs other duties as assigned. Bureau of Standards: Plans for the enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to the examination of all commercially used weighing and measuring devices. Develops and revises policy and procedures for the department and interprets laws and guidelines pertaining to operations. Supervises subordinates including interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating performance, and terminating personnel. Coordinates the internal and external function of the departments. Performs other duties as assigned. Natural Resources: Plans, coordinates, and directs the implementation of federal or state grant programs by establishing accounting practices and maintaining budgets in accordance with agency program priorities. Interprets policies, procedures, and rules concerning water programs. Manages environmental protocols and compliances for regulations by researching applicable laws, rules, and policies. Directs and coordinates reports and conducts informational/technical assistance meetings and workshops for local officials. Provides direction to the section by interviewing and recommending for hire, assisting staff in resolving work problems, approving personnel actions, evaluating the performance of incumbents and ensuring objective performance appraisal.Coordinates the review of applications for Clean Water Act grants, monitors project operations, reviews financial and budget records, tracks activities, and sets project goals and objectives. Consults with and advises support staff on administrative and program objectives, policies, procedures, and standards to identify the impact of work problems and formulate possible solutions. Performs other duties as assigned.