Interdisciplinary - Biological Scientist / Veterinary Medical Officer
What you'd do
The Division of Agricultural Select Agents and Toxins (DASAT) Biological Scientist / Veterinary Medical Officer provides regulatory oversight and subject matter expertise on the possession, use and transfer of biological select agents and toxins, which have the potential to pose a severe threat to public, animal or plant health or to animal or plant products.
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: Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to evaluate and analyze information relating the possession, use, and transfer of select agents by entities. Coordinates and is responsible for managing select agent issues assigned, providing information when requested and serves as the main contact for regulatory and policy changes. Represents the Department at national and international gatherings that concern the implementation, adoption, or modification of rules, regulations, policies and procedures regarding select agents. Furnishes guidance and expertise to DASAT in developing standards, policies and procedures pertaining to the implementation of the select agent regulations. Develops progress reports and keeps the Directors informed of progress or problems that arise.
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: Analyze and interpret scientific information dealing with scientific concepts regarding select agents and toxins. Develop scientific information for government, industry, and/or the general public. Write correspondence, briefings, decision or policy memoranda, standard operating procedures, and/or reports on technical topics for internal and external review, within program time frames. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL (0701 Series): 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 (0701 Series)-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. Note: 0401 Series: There is no education substitution for the GS-13 grade level. 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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