Supervisory Production Facility Branch Chief

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service•Edinburg, TX

About The Position

The New World Screw Production Facility Branch Chief provides leadership and supervision to the New World Screwworm Facility (NWSF) at Moore Airforce Base. The position is responsible for overall planning, coordination, and direction of the assigned branch, including developing and executing programs and policies related to APHIS support services at the facility. The Branch Chief interprets broad program and policy objectives, makes decisions about program capabilities in relation to available resources, and directs revisions to plans to support efficient achievement of program objectives. The role establishes systematic program reviews to assess operational effectiveness against long- and short-range objectives, assigns and reviews staff work, and addresses employee conduct matters or complaints. This is an interdisciplinary position that may be filled in any of the listed job series. Applicants must meet the basic requirements for the series to which they apply, as well as the specialized experience requirements. The position requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level, including expertise on nationally and internationally significant diseases, management of critical issues and communication systems, staff development, significant decisions or recommendations affecting public policies or programs, and advising senior managers on complex veterinary issues. The position also has federal employment conditions, including U.S. citizenship or nationality, background screening, probationary requirements, direct deposit, E-Verify, Continuous Vetting enrollment, and possible domestic and international travel. A government-issued passport is required.

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 satisfactorily complete a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Must 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 components of the required training program before the end of the supervisory probationary period.
Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must be enrolled in Continuous Vetting as a USDA employee.
Must be able to obtain and possess a government-issued passport.
Must meet the basic education or qualification requirements for at least one of the applicable series: Biological Scientist (0401), Engineer (0801), or Veterinary Medical Officer (0701).
For the GS-14 level, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including authoritative expertise on nationally and internationally significant diseases; managing critical issues and communication systems; developing staff, including subordinate supervisors; making significant decisions or recommendations affecting public policies or programs; and advising senior managers on complex veterinary issues.
For the Biological Scientist (0401) series, must have a degree or qualifying combination of education and experience in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or a related discipline.
For the Engineer (0801) series, must meet the engineering degree requirements or qualify through the specified combination of education, training, technical experience, registration/licensure, examination, coursework, or related curriculum and professional engineering experience.
For the Veterinary Medical Officer (0701) series, must have a DVM or equivalent VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited school, or meet one of the stated foreign veterinary education, licensing/certification, and English proficiency requirements.
Transcripts are required to document required education; required coursework or degree must be completed at an accredited school, college, or university.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical direction in formulating and executing programs and policies related to APHIS support services at the NWS Production Facility.
Plan and develop the overall New World Screwworm mission, goals, and policies.
Interpret broad program and policy objectives and make decisions about program capabilities in relation to resource availability.
Direct revisions or modifications to plans to ensure efficient accomplishment of program objectives.
Establish systematic, goal-related program reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of operations against long- and short-range objectives.
Assign and review staff work to ensure timely performance, soundness, and value.
Handle employee conduct matters or complaints.
Develop staff members, including subordinate supervisors, through coaching, training, guidance, and career development opportunities.
Manage critical issues and establish effective internal and external communication systems.
Make significant decisions or recommendations affecting public policies or programs while accounting for local or regional needs.
Consult and advise senior managers on complex veterinary issues.
Travel to continental U.S. and international locations for meetings as required.