This position is located in the in the APHIS, Veterinary Services, Field Operation, Logistics Center, National Veterinary Stockpile (NVS). Ensuring the availability of critical veterinary supplies, personal protective equipment, vaccines, antivirals, and other pharmaceutical products and equipment that States, Tribes, and Territories may need. The geographic restriction is defined as Prince George's County, Maryland, selectees are required to reside in the county identified.

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 technical advice in logistics management planning and operations, investigating and analyzing problem areas that have been particularly resistant to satisfactory resolution. Provides expertise used in developing best practices that result in inventory accountability, reconciliation, and financial reporting. Provides support in logistics management planning and operations. Respond to inquiries or requests for technical assistance from other agencies, states or local governments, emergency responders, etc. Assists States, Tribes, and Territories, plan, train, and exercise for the rapid request, receipt, processing, and distribution of supplies and equipment during an event. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male 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/
• In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent will be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.

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. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 grade level) that demonstrates: Planning, procuring, storing, managing, and transporting of inventories of materiel that would be required in the event of a natural or technological disaster. Conducting special studies and projects to develop readiness-oriented systems and programs that answer current and future requirements of organization strategic initiatives. Implementing and directing emergency response measures. Working with other agency and federal government employees, state and local government employees, private organizations, pharmaceutical representatives and others to give and receive technical advice and assistance. Developing new or modified work methods. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. 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 Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service USDA APHIS MRPBS 250 Marquette Avenue, Suite 410 Minneapolis, MN 55401 US
• Name: MRP Human Resources
• Phone: 612-336-3227
• Email: [email protected]