You will serve as an Emergency Coordinator, Depopulation and Disposal. Incumbent is responsible for selection, deployment, training, acquisition, safety, and use of acceptable and approved forms of depopulation technology and techniques to be executed as quickly, efficiently, and humanely as possible in the event of an animal disease emergency.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. All applicants must meet the Basic Requirement outlined in the Education section below. FOR THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL: - Communicating complex and controversial information in a formalized setting to large groups through presentations, town hall meetings, and similar forums. - Coordinating work efforts with animal health and emergency staff. - Participating in the formulation of federal or state animal health emergency program operation and plans. OR Ph.D. degree in an area of specialization, including but not limited to, animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position. OR RESIDENCY/POST GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL. Successful completion of three years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position. Applicants should provide a certificate or letter documenting the completion of this program. OR BOARD CERTIFICATION FOR THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL-Specialty boards that are recognized by the American Board of Veterinary Specialties (ABVS) of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) certify eligible candidates as specialists in specific veterinary medical fields. Veterinarians who successfully complete all requirements for Diplomate status in an ABVS-recognized veterinary specialty organization may qualify for the GS-13 grade level. Applicants should provide a certificate or letter documenting their diplomate status. FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL: - Negotiating effectively with State or local entities to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or create conflict priorities. - Identifying existing/potentially harmful impacts to human health and the environment from 3D (depopulation, disposal, and disinfection) activities. - Providing efficient, cost-effective, safe, and environmentally-sound options for handling, treating, minimizing, or disposing of contaminated animal carcasses and other associated wastes. - Developing, implementing, and evaluating grant proposals, funding and memorandum of agreements, cooperative agreements, and work group actions to enhance preparedness and emergency response. There is no education substitution at this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required. This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. this education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college or university. 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..
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:
The Emergency Coordinator is responsible for providing technical advice to solve complicated or undefined aspects of animal disposal and on-farm depopulation, disposal and decontamination (3D).
Instructs on the proper depopulation equipment operating procedures, use of technical and supply publications/software, and the preventative and corrective maintenance of National Veterinary Stockpile Program (NVSP) equipment or systems.
Resolves problems and issues affecting State response and readiness to receive, process and deliver the NVS.
Devises educational programs to inform Federal, State, Tribes and local authorities about the NVS and the actions they should plan for its receipt, processing and delivery
Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for program functional areas. Serves as the technical liaison between the contractors and the Contracting Officer
Monitors, reviews, and determines whether the contractor's performance is in compliance with terms and conditions of the contract specifications.
Conducts site visit/inspections to make sure newly acquired/redistributed equipment is managed properly and is in usable condition.
Participates in high-level interagency working groups to identify, prioritize, and recommend funding for 3D research gaps.
Identifies research and developmental needs related to 3D and collaborates with other organizations to obtain needed scientific information.