The CMB is seeking an Animal Resources Program Manager to oversee the operations of our laboratory animal facilities and programs and be responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations and AAALAC accreditation standards. Although not required, the Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) credentials by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science or Animal Technologist level (LATg) is preferred.

Duties

Manage the day-to-day operations, including animal monitoring, facility maintenance, and procurement, and lead a multidisciplinary team. Develops and implements policies, procedures, and practices which enable the NIEHS animal program and facilities to meet the requirements of current animal welfare regulations including the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and ensures continued full accreditation by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC). Sets animal use and facility policy. Oversee the day-to-day operations of the animal program. Leads the CMB in 24h disaster planning. Monitors all vivarium environmental parameters, animal health status, animal welfare and health and safety issues. Analyze program and research requirements for laboratory animals and reallocates finances to meet expected demands. Determines which demands cannot be met in terms of space, procurement, and production limitations and confers with the investigators and the Chief/Deputy Chief, CMB to advise on possible alternatives which would meet research objectives. Plan, assign, and direct the work to be accomplished by subordinates. Set priorities, insuring timely performance of satisfactory amount and quality of work. Reviews work products, accepts, amends, or rejects work, evaluates performance, and provides advice or instruction on both work and administrative matters. Interviews, and selects candidates for positions, identifies training needs, hears, and resolves complaints, effects disciplinary actions, recommends promotions and awards.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position requires work with rodents and requires current Tetanus vaccination and yearly allergen/allergy questionnaire to be completed.

Qualifications

To Qualify at the GS-13 position: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1. Develop policies, procedures and practices to meet animal welfare regulations; 2. Provide training for staff on animal care techniques, safety procedures, or any new protocols; 3. Develop animal facility fiscal plans and budgets; 4. Oversee contracts to procure supplies, services, or equipment for an animal care program; 5. Manage and/or coordinate facility construction or repair projects related to an animal care program. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12472277

Education

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: JoAnn Sutthill
• Email: [email protected]