This position is located within the USDA, ARS, Field Organization, Plains Area, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Facilities Engineering, in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will plan, schedule, implement, and perform quality management support; and document management activities that enhance the efficiency and the effectiveness of Facilities operations at the NBAF.

Duties

Assures compliance with the defined standards or regulations and participates in audits by regulatory agencies. Oversees and provides technical advice and support on quality management and quality assurance concerning in-depth facilities related requirements. Works with the professional staff to ensure collaborative efforts in the implementation of plans, procedures, and standards for maximizing productivity for the Facilities Operation and Management Unit (FOMU) operations, maintenance, and repair work. Ensures facilities quality requirements and necessary paperwork are completed, reviewed, and delivered and retained in a timely and accurate manner. Develops, and implements monitoring systems and training activities to assess capability and proficiency of the quality program for FOMU to ensure compliance and appropriate documentation.

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.
• Vaccine(s) required.
• Special physical requirements/demands (will wear fully encapsulated suit).
• SAC and full background investigation required for positions working.
• Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval is required.
• Immunizations may be required.
• Respirator fitting and certification 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: Time in grade: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade. GS-12 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-12 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 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 overseeing, planning, and evaluating a quality compliance program; developing and implementing practices and programs for a biological laboratory facility; and obtaining or modifying services for a facility. Physical Demands: The work is primarily performed in an office environment and biocontainment laboratories. Work requires some physical exertion related to frequent inspections such as walking, standing, climbing, bending, stretching, and carrying of small and light objects, and working around machinery and equipment. Travel may be required. Work Environment: In performing work in laboratories, the work involves exposure to the risks and hazards of harmful biological, chemical, and physical agents. The incumbent is required to adhere to special safety, health, and biosecurity regulations. 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: Nelly Wilson
• Phone: (703) 259-9360
• Email: [email protected]