Veterinary Medical Officer (Program Coordinator)
What you'd do
Serves as the Senior Coordinator of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) in Veterinary Services' (VS), Strategy and Policy (S&P) and is responsible for all aspects of the management of the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) and collaborates with a NPIP Staff Officer in the direction, administration, and coordination of the NPIP.
Major duties
The duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides national leadership in directing and coordinating the NPIP. Serves as Chairperson of the National and Regional conferences and as Executive Secretary of the General Conference Committee. Collaborates with NPIP Staff officer in the planning, organizing, and conducting of the Biennial National Plan Conference and General Conference Committee meetings. Prepare documentation on proposed changes in the NPIP for public scrutiny, receives and coordinates the evaluation of feedback from the public and recommends approval or disapproval. Participates in developing broad policy and specific objectives and provides leadership and direction of the Staff. Advises, consults, and maintains relationships with State poultry officials through personal contacts and participation in State, Regional, and National meetings, to coordinate within individual States. Will be required, as an essential function, to travel and work both in and outside the United States in the performance of assigned duties. Works with the NPIP Staff officer in conducting epidemiological investigations of NPIP disease outbreaks when multiple states are involved.
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-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: Communicating knowledge of husbandry, management practices, breeding and marketing procedures used in the primary poultry breeding industry and/or the commercial layer, broiler, and turkey industry to improve animal health outcomes and biosecurity practices. Designing practical and effective surveillance and diagnostic procedures and biosecurity plans to facilitate detection and control of poultry diseases in commercial flocks. Facilitating collaborative activities and discussions across state, federal, poultry industry, and interagency partners to resolve issues of mutual concern. Note: There is no education substitution for this 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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