Director, National Wildlife Research Center

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service • Fort Collins, CO

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About The Position

This position is designated as SES, General. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level I with a salary range of $192,332 - $204,121 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees. Provides leadership and oversight for the Wildlife Services National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) and ensures NWRC mission focus on methods development. Develops strategic and operational plans that ensure effective NWRC support for and contributions to Wildlife Services mission, reflecting a high level of awareness of program priorities and goals. Participates as a member of the Wildlife Services Management Team in the formulation and administration of plans, policies and objectives. Leads, through subordinate staff, the development, direction and implementation of laboratory and field research cooperative programs with Federal, Tribal, State, local government officials and other interested groups, organizations and individuals. Provides leadership and direction in evaluating the effectiveness of program operations. Develops and maintains effective relations with internal and external stakeholders. Oversees the formulation of immediate and long-range budgets based on detailed research planning to include past, present and anticipated workload and capabilities. Provides scientific leadership within the areas of evaluation, testing, and development of new technologies/materials to be applied in wildlife damage management programs at the Federal, Tribal, State, and private land owned level. Serves on APHIS and USDA science committees and initiatives concerned with research, scientific integrity, science and regulatory responsibilities. Negotiates with Federal and State officials, industry groups, special interest groups, and individuals in the development, revision, and adoption of agreements to effect cooperative wildlife damage research and management programs nationwide.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
• Resume must address each ECQ and should describe your experiences and accomplishments/results.
• Resume should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken and the results of your actions.
• Describe your individual experience/efforts in facilitating wildlife research leading to applied outcomes that are now being utilized.
• Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
• OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Applicants must provide a copy of your transcripts.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System before they can be employed by an executive agency of the Federal government.

Nice To Haves

• Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECQs.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for the Wildlife Services National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) and ensures NWRC mission focus on methods development.
• Develops strategic and operational plans that ensure effective NWRC support for and contributions to Wildlife Services mission, reflecting a high level of awareness of program priorities and goals.
• Participates as a member of the Wildlife Services Management Team in the formulation and administration of plans, policies and objectives.
• Leads, through subordinate staff, the development, direction and implementation of laboratory and field research cooperative programs with Federal, Tribal, State, local government officials and other interested groups, organizations and individuals.
• Provides leadership and direction in evaluating the effectiveness of program operations.
• Develops and maintains effective relations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversees the formulation of immediate and long-range budgets based on detailed research planning to include past, present and anticipated workload and capabilities.
• Provides scientific leadership within the areas of evaluation, testing, and development of new technologies/materials to be applied in wildlife damage management programs at the Federal, Tribal, State, and private land owned level.
• Serves on APHIS and USDA science committees and initiatives concerned with research, scientific integrity, science and regulatory responsibilities.
• Negotiates with Federal and State officials, industry groups, special interest groups, and individuals in the development, revision, and adoption of agreements to effect cooperative wildlife damage research and management programs nationwide.

Benefits

• SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards.
• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed