If you have experience supervising and managing the operations of animal research laboratories and facilities, and want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider this joining the Animal Research Support Branch (ARSB), Division of Veterinary Resources (DVR) within the Office of Research Services (ORS)!

Duties

Provides leadership and exercises responsibility for the planning, development, direction, implementation, and management of the daily operations of the animal facility. Provides facility management services, and ensuring the effective management of housing and husbandry, veterinary and critical care, quarantine, enrichment, and nutrition for animals. Establishes guidelines and procedures for animal care and housing to ensure full compliance of the animal program with pertinent laws, acts, regulations, and U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) and NIH policies. Administers policies and procedures relating to all phases of environmental compliance and coordinates issues such as wastewater handling, spill response plan development and management, storm water pollution prevention plans, and air monitoring. Analyzes monthly budget reports, animal inventories and animal facility activities and uses this information to determine the feasibility of major facility purchases based on resource availability, space utilization, and strategic planning. Provides support for laboratories at the Bethesda campus in the areas of operational services and logistical functions such as shipping, receiving, and property management. Determines operating requirements, forecasts material and staff needs, organizes and directs program resources, and evaluates effectiveness of the Animal facility through inspections, quality controls, and management and contract analysis.

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 the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Overseeing a variety of functions including but not limited to human resources, training, facilities, procurement, security, budget and financial management; conducting in-depth analysis of programmatic needs and funding sources which includes preparing and submitting a variety of financial reports, studies, and/or data; managing and supervising animal research operations that supports scientific biomedical research laboratories and facilities; supporting the development, technical management, and evaluation of animal operational policies and procedures; and, identifying projects, activities, or situations that adversely affect research plans and recommending solutions to leadership. 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. 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. 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/12628136

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Kevin Blake
• Phone: 843-412-8764
• Email: [email protected]