Directs, plans, and schedules the administrative activities, enforcement inspections, and investigations conducted by a division. Reviews, prepares, and presents performance evaluations. Establishes and maintains effective communication with the Department's constituents including industry, community groups, and consumers to assure the delivery of effective inspection and service programs. Assists in the development and achievement of bureau and division goals and objectives. Prepares and manages a divisional budget including the ongoing monitoring of revenues and expenditures. Reviews and prepares official correspondence, Board letters, press releases and special reports on behalf of the Agricultural Commissioner/ Director of Weights and Measures. Recommends bureau policy to the Deputy Director, Agricultural Commissioner/ Weights and Measures. Advises the Agricultural Commissioner/ Director of Weights and Measures on technical and enforcement issues based on discussions with deputies from other counties. Acts as a department liaison or leader on special projects and assignments, especially interagency programs, such as eradication activities. Makes presentations before industry and community groups on Department services, programs, and projects. Participates in progressive disciplinary processes. Assists in recruiting, selecting, and training new departmental employees. Occasionally travels out of town to represent the Department at meetings, trainings, seminars, etc., as needed. Prepares and reviews Appraisals of Promotability. Interacts with the Board of Supervisors' field deputies, Chief Executive Office analysts, and other county agencies. Reviews and prepares bid specifications, evaluates and secures bids, and assures the fulfillment of contracts and inspection agreements. Directs the investigation and prosecution of violations through criminal and civil suits, and acts as the departmental advocate in civil administrative hearings. Acts as bureau director in the absence of the Deputy Director, Agricultural Commissioner/ Weights and Measures, as needed. Assists in reviewing and evaluating proposed legislation, regulation, and policy changes. Assists in developing Department policies and procedures and assures their implementation and compliance. Participates in grievance processes. For