DEPUTY DIRECTOR

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The duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Lead a multi-faceted Division with wide-ranging responsibilities for safety, security, and emergency preparedness and response.
• Serves as a consultant and authoritative expert to APHIS officials regarding Agency-wide activities in security, safety, and emergency management.
• Provide Agency-wide leadership for physical and personnel security assessment, access control, and associated training aligned with the diverse needs of all APHIS programs.
• Engage stakeholders across APHIS and the Department in developing priorities and to communicate those goals and seek feedback.
• Responsible for implementing and updating applicable strategic plans and operating manuals.
• Ensure subject matter expertise is available to consult across the breadth of APHIS programs regarding facility access and personnel security.
• Division functions include planning, directing, organizing, and coordinating a wide range of security functions supporting APHIS employees, property, and facilities.