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Monitors and assess food consumption and related behavior of the U.S. population by conducting surveys and providing the resulting information for food and nutrition-related programs and public policy decisions.
Plans, designs, conducts, and monitors nationwide dietary surveys; analyzes and reports the data received; and participates in many phases of the research project.
Coordinates the planning and carrying out of program of survey-related methodology research aimed at improving USDA dietary surveys and food and nutrient databases for dietary surveys including validation of results, data quality and adequacy.
Plans and conducts a variety of research studies involving the full scope of the research process through identifying relevant research topic to interpretation of the findings and preparation of final reports.
Oversees the work of graduate students; temporary personnel; undergraduate students; Post Docs; and visiting scientists and university personnel.
Makes and approves selections for positions and recommends selection of subordinate supervisory jobs; assigns and reviews work; approves and disapproves leave; evaluates performance; identifies training requirements and arranges for training.
Participates in workshops of symposia, on task forces or peer review committees convened to evaluate scientific information or the merit of proposals.
Provides technical and peer review of speeches, publications, administrative reports, and other communications generated with or outside the Agency pertaining to area of responsibility or expertise.