Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer; Animal Care Specialist

You will serve as a Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer carrying out a variety of technical and administrative tasks necessary for developing, coordinating, and directing the activities associated with ensuring the humane care, handling, and transportation of animals covered under the Animal Welfare and Horse Protection Acts.

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.

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 expertise in enforcing the Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act as they pertain to handling, husbandry, care, maintenance, transportation, and other means of interacting with animals.
• Analyzes complex compliances issues, identifies root causes of recurring problems, and develops corrective actions to strengthen program enforcement.
• Leads or guide teams by coordinating assignments, providing technical direction, and reviewing work for accuracy and compliance with program standards.
• Represents the program in meetings and discussions to communicate goals, clarity expectations, and foster cooperative relationships between management, employees, and stakeholders.

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

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

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.

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. Official transcripts will be required if selected for the position.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.