SUPERVISORY VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER

Full Job Description

As the National Animal Health Laboratory Associate (NAHLN) Director you will focus on direct project management, managing/coordinating communications with and advisement of the NAHLN laboratories, representation of NAHLN internal and external stakeholders and supervision of staff members as a nationally recognized technical authority within the assigned area of expertise.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

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: Performing investigations, audits or inspections related to laboratory quality management systems.

Performing, summarizing and presenting investigations utilizing data systems related to laboratory results -their purpose, integration, standards and output, as well as basic data analysis principles.

Emergency response planning, including drills and exercise planning and participation. 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. Major Duties:

• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Assigns, reviews, monitors progress the work of staff to ensure timely performance, soundness, and value.
• Responsible for employee training, leave, and any conduct matters along with recruitment of new hires.
• Provides technical consultation on laboratory issues related to animal health/surveillance; initiates/maintains networks, liaisons, and collaborations with internal/external partners and stakeholders.
• Provides leadership in assuring that laboratory procedures meet international standards; developing policies, standards, and operating procedures pertaining to approval of diagnostic laboratories.
• Serves as a nationally recognized technical expert to industry and government at various levels in overall laboratory network processes and methodologies.
• Prepares and presents technical and general briefings to a variety of audiences.