Supervisory Biological Scientist or Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service • Edinburg, TX

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About The Position

This position provides first-line supervision of an assigned subunit within the New World Screwworm (NWS) Facilities, part of Veterinary Services (VS), Field Operations (FiOps). The supervisor provides administrative and technical direction to a subunit in one of the NWS Facilities Branches: Technical Branch, Services Branch, or Production Dispersal Branch.

The role includes supervising subordinates more than 25% of the time and providing leadership and technical direction for programs and policies related to APHIS support services at the NWS Production Facility. The supervisor monitors unit progress, revises plans as appropriate, promotes consistent standards for evaluating shared-services program planning and outcomes, supports compliance with applicable ISO standards, and prepares briefing documents on NWS production planning status.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Individuals born male after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Must successfully pass background investigation and/or fingerprint check, E-Verify, and Continuous Vetting requirements.
• Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served; a one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period also applies unless prior service is creditable.
• New USDA supervisors must complete all required training program components before the end of the supervisory probationary period.
• Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Must be able to obtain and possess a government-issued passport.
• For the Biological Scientist (0401) series: a bachelor's or higher degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline; alternatively, qualifying post-high-school education and experience/coursework equivalent to a major with at least 24 semester or 36 quarter hours in an appropriate discipline.
• For Biological Scientist (0401) at GS-12: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 demonstrating experience drafting project budgets and procuring equipment, suggesting modifications or adaptations of established techniques, and selecting and applying remedies to assigned problems or situations. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
• For the Veterinary Medical Officer (0701) series: a DVM or equivalent VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary medical school, or qualifying foreign veterinary education and documentation as specified in the announcement.
• For Veterinary Medical Officer (0701) at GS-12: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 demonstrating experience drafting project budgets and procuring equipment, suggesting modifications or adaptations of established techniques, and selecting and applying remedies to assigned problems or situations; alternatively, a qualifying master's degree or completion of two years of a related internship, residency, or fellowship program.
• Required education and experience must be completed by the announcement closing date. Required transcripts and supporting education documentation must be submitted as specified; official transcripts may be required before entering on duty.
• Foreign veterinary graduates must meet the specified certification, licensure, equivalency, and English proficiency requirements, unless an applicable English-proficiency waiver applies.
• Must complete any required USA Hire assessments within the stated deadline if invited to do so.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinates more than 25% of the time, including recruitment, selection, appraisal, rewards, and addressing performance problems.
• Provide leadership and technical direction in formulating and executing programs and policies related to APHIS support services at the NWS Production Facility.
• Review unit progress and revise or modify plans as appropriate.
• Ensure uniform application of standards and criteria for evaluating shared-services program planning, results, and conclusions.
• Help ensure the operational aspects of the NWS Production Facility meet ISO 9001 quality management system standards.
• Help ensure the operational aspects of the NWS Production Facility meet ISO 17025 requirements for testing and calibration laboratories.
• Help ensure the operational aspects of the NWS Production Facility meet ISO 17043 proficiency testing requirements.
• Help ensure the operational aspects of the NWS Production Facility meet ISO Guide 34 requirements for reference material producers.
• Develop briefing documents regarding the status of NWS production planning.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager