This position is in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Plains Area (PA), National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility, Office of the Director located in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will be responsible for carrying out strategic planning activities, manuscript and strategic document development, and resource activities.

Duties

Provides expertise and insight through reviewing, analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of proposed program operations. Produces strategic planning documents, such as schedules, resource allocation spreadsheets and projected budgets. Uses proactive approaches to addressing concerns in a timely manner and communicates those concerns. Facilitates the development of detailed materials addressing all aspects of operational planning including timelines, regulatory requirements, facility needs, training, outreach and performance measures. Researches and gathers information on the various inhouse and far-reaching requirements and procedures or processes within high containment laboratories. Uses Primavera software to manage, edit and maintain an IMS to include reporting functions, resource loading and integrating activities to determine final project schedules.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver's License Required.
• Drug Test Required.
• Financial Disclosure Required.
• SAC and full background investigation required for positions working.
• Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval is required.
• National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance is required.
• Restrictions against contact with birds and livestock outside the laboratory may apply after entering high security animal facilities that are working with disease agents foreign to the United States.
• Immunizations may be required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS-13: Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-13 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience coordinating projects between science operations and facilities in high-containment laboratories; assisting with development of a strategic plan for accomplishing operational activities; and analyzing barriers to success to provide options for solutions of the issue. GS-14: Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-14 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-13 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience managing projects between science operations and facilities in high-containment laboratories; developing strategic plans to align goals across the organization; and using quantitative analysis to provide solutions to operational issues. 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.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 2150 Centre Avenue Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526 US
• Name: Jared Foret
• Phone: 7032599390
• Email: [email protected]