As a Program Assistant you will guide the workflow of product license applications and all supporting study reports and other required materials by veterinary biological manufacturers through the scientific review process, to ensure the quality of outgoing correspondence to the applicants, and to provide technical support to the professional staff and Section Leader of a section within Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB).

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: Enters technical product information into computer databases. Composes, reviews and edits technical correspondence for the scientific review staff and the Section Leader, based on a brief outline or sketch provided by the scientist or professional. Completes outgoing correspondences to process incoming electronic submissions, which include letters, protocols and reports of scientific studies, and documents detailing manufacturing processes. Contacts firms for specific information needed to process license applications and other firm submissions, determines responses to issues, and provides information to personnel. Updates product labels and sketches into the Licensing, Serial Release, and Testing Information System (LSRTIS) database, the repository of all information related to licensing of products. Performs literature searches and gathers supporting materials from a variety of sources. Assembles documents and packets in response to Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Assembles technical information for various reports, briefings, conferences, and hearings.

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/
• Work is primarily sedentary with some standing, walking, bending and carrying of items.

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-06 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Managing multiple tasks, serving as a point of contact, and providing administrative support to supervisor. Communicating clearly and concisely in writing to produce quality documents, reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence. Using common/standard office suite software to prepare correspondence, meeting notes, reports, calendars, presentations, and spreadsheets. 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]