Supervisory Biologist
What you'd do
These vacancies are located in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS). The incumbent will serve as either the National Wildlife Disease Coordinator or National Rabies Coordinator providing national leadership in strategic planning, development, coordination, and implementation of cooperative programs designed to contain, monitor and eliminate wildlife diseases.
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: Interacts in a technical and representational capacity with various federal, state departments, and other organizations on issues involving wildlife disease surveillance. Works closely with cooperators on funding issues and apprises Congress and OMB of national disease program accomplishments. May participate and represent Wildlife Services (WS) in national and international professional meetings critical to the national wildlife disease program goals. Develops, implements, and evaluates wildlife disease management strategies and develops and implements business plans. Works closely with budget personnel, including WS State budgetary personnel, program cooperators, and stakeholders on funding strategies and allocation of resources. Assures that standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are developed and implemented to streamline the coordination of field activities conducted by WS personnel.
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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: bachelor's or higher degree in 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 above, PLUS appropriate experience or additional education. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Resolving critical wildlife disease surveillance problems or developing new procedural approaches at a regional level; Isolating and defining unknown wildlife conditions to resolve critical problems or developing new approaches to working with other agencies; Working many different and unrelated processes and methods that apply to a broad range of wildlife disease management; and Communicating technical and environmental challenges of wildlife disease surveillance, management and eradication to multiple levels of authority. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. .TRANSCRIPTS are required if: 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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