Program Supervisor - Market News #00930

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks a Program Supervisor for Market News to lead the Office of Market News within the Division of Marketing and Development. The role coordinates market information programs across livestock, grain, fruit, and vegetables, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and compliance with USDA requirements.

Responsibilities include directing staff, managing weekly/monthly publications, and guiding data collection and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in the agricultural industry, including marketing principles 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Market News program activities for livestock, grain, fruit, and vegetable commodities.
• Oversee staff and daily market reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop, edit, and distribute weekly and monthly market publications (Cattle and Crops, Hay Clearing House, Retail Farmers Markets).
• Maintain knowledge of agricultural commodity marketing and stay current with industry trends through seminars and publications.
• Coordinate data collection and reporting procedures and train staff accordingly.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Supervision experience

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

USDA market reporter certification

Computer literacy

Job description

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.

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: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

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.