Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer - Veterinarian in Charge(VIC) OR Area VIC
What you'd do
The Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer provides administrative leadership and technical advice. This includes guidance on complex veterinary medical issues and situations associated with the import/export of livestock, birds, animal products and genetic materials. The Veterinarian in Charge position supports the agency response to New World Screwworm (NWS) . See Additional Information section for positions and location(s) of vacancies.
Major duties
The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Veterinarian in Charge - Oversees technical operations at the New World Screwworm (NWS) Dispersal Center. Provides authoritative expertise on diseases of national and international significance to ensure uniform and accurate application of national policies and procedures. Interprets and manages the technical approach for inspections and suggests changes or alternatives to meet program requirements. Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with State animal and public health officials, industry representatives, academics, accredited veterinarians, and other stakeholders. Implement new, revised, or experimental techniques for disease control or eradication. Assesses the impact of national programs and strategies at the local level and recommends changes or new program initiatives to respond to changing agricultural, producer and consumer needs.
What you need to qualify
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. All applicants must meet the Basic Requirement outlined in the Education section below. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Applying standard veterinary medical and program practices, procedures, and techniques during the review and evaluation of problems. Coordinating work efforts with internal staff and other federal agencies, state animal health and emergency staff Participating in the formulation of federal and/or state animal health emergency program operation and plans. Communicating technical and educational information regarding animal and public health to stakeholders including industry representatives, federal and state agencies, and the general public. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL: Successful completion of a PhD degree in an area of specialization including, but not limited to: animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or other sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position. OR RESIDENCY/POST GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL. Successful completion of three years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position. Applicants should provide a certificate or letter documenting the completion of this program. OR BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL-Specialty boards that are recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) certify eligible candidates as specialists in specific veterinary medical fields. Veterinarians who successfully complete all requirements for Diplomate status in an ABVS-recognized veterinary specialty organization may qualify for the GS-13 grade level. Applicants should provide a certificate or letter documenting their diplomate status. TRANSCRIPTS are required. This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. this education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college or university. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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