In this position as the Veterinarian Medical Unit Supervisor, you will be responsible for the management and supervision of the Veterinary Medical Unit (VMU), reporting to Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) for Research & Development (R&D) on administrative matters, and to be the veterinarian on medical matters. This position is located in the R&D Service at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System (VAAAHS) in Ann Arbor, MI.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Coordinates and monitor daily health checks, Administration of medications, treatments, postsurgical care and overseeing of experiments by staff. Implementing a comprehensive monitoring program of all protocols approved by the IACUC. Assist with the management and coordination of the health monitoring program for the control and eradication of infectious diseases and parasites within the animal facility. Serve as an educational resource to all technicians and researchers by providing technical assistance and training Develop a systematic quality assurance and improvement program by tracking inspection findings Ensures proper day to day operation of the animal health by monitoring caretakers and post-operative care, training, and surgical/procedural support programs of the VMU Assists with compilation and refinement of data collected. Prepares summaries of relevant health profile results Supervise and distribute and balance the workload among employees Assure timely accomplishment of the assigned workload Instruct employees in specific tasks and job techniques and written instructions Develop mechanisms that facilitate timely and efficient initiation of new studies or trials Oversees study procedures and study conduct. Collect and manage data, suitable for publication and future references. Host data monitors and support regulator visits. Lead VMU in the conduct of protocol activities, participating in the hiring and training of new VMU staff. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00AM - 4:30PM Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

TO QUALIFY FOR THIS POSITION AT THE GS-10 GRADE LEVEL, YOU MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service, that equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience includes work such as a laborer, manager, or owner of a livestock ranch or farm involving direct work with livestock, with livestock in a feed lot; as a Livestock Market Inspector; as an Animal Welfare Inspector; or as an assistant to a veterinarian who works with livestock. Additional Specialized Experience at this grade level is: extensive knowledge of animal research technique, veterinary medicine theory, procedures, concepts, principles and methods used in support of veterinarians within a research facility; experience with overseeing the safe use and care of animals, executing animal husbandry and caging plans and implementing policies and laws as outlined by regulatory committees and institutions (e.g., Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)); experience with coordinating and evaluating the day-to-day operational and environmental procedures of an animal research facility; performing supervisory duties ensuring work assignments are carried out; communicating with Investigators, biotechnicians, and veterinarians regarding the application of research requirements and training techniques; experience with working with and communicating with facilities, environmental and security management services concerning building maintenance and emergency situations and ensuring facility infrastructure, security and supply chains are maintained; and working with safety committees and research staff to ensure safety guidelines are followed including with the use of laboratory hazards and biohazards. -OR- EDUCATION: Have successfully completed two (2) full years of graduate level education or a master's degree, with major study or at least 24 semester hours of courses in zoology, biology, chemistry, or agricultural subjects, which are directly related to the work of this Animal Health Technician position. This education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one (1) year of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours will be considered an academic year of graduate study. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) -OR- COMBINATION: Have an equivalent combination of specialized experience and successfully completed graduate level education with courses directly related to the work of this position and that demonstrates my ability to perform the duties of this position. NOTE: If you wish to qualify based on a combination of education and experience, your experience must be well documented on your resume and you must submit transcripts at the time of application. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Administration and ManagementAnimal HusbandryAttention to Detail IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: Work requires some physical exertion. Most activity will be walking, but other activities will involve standing for extended periods, considerable bending, climbing of step stools/ladders, and carrying of items less than 50 lbs. Involvement in pre-surgical situations may involve some lifting of larger animals such as dogs or pigs. Other situations may involve moving modestly heavy equipment such as portable x-ray machines or cage racks, while using appropriate mechanical assistance (cart, dolly, etc.). For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act (or the Act) prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from requesting applicant criminal history record information before extending a conditional or tentative offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S.C § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Act, may submit a written complaint within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance to VA at [email protected]. Applicant written complaints should include the following: Administration name: Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA) or VA Central Office (VACO) (for example, Human Resources Service Center). Office name, employee name and contact information or contractor who made contact (if known). Date of contact. Details regarding the job opportunity announcement applied to, and copies of any documents or other evidence related to the complaint. Visit Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) (va.gov) for more information.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov).

Contacts

• Address Ann Arbor ORD VISN 10 2215 Fuller Road Ann Arbor, MI 48105 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]