Biosecurity Manager

US-Defense-Health-Agency; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

USAMRIID in Frederick, MD, is seeking a Biosecurity Manager under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for STEM positions. The role aligns with PDP and a DB-04 payband equivalent to GS-15, with transcripts required for education verification.

Eligibility includes a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent education/experience combination. Specialized experience is required: internal inspections of areas storing select agents or toxins, BSAT status characterization/validation, and addressing BSAT program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field (or higher)
• Combination of Education and Experience acceptable with transcripts required

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal inspections in areas where select agents or toxins are stored to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Characterize and validate BSAT status for agents and toxins stored in the activity.
• Identify and address BSAT program deficiencies for correction and improvement.

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for STEM Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. USAMRIID is participating in an alternative personnel system known as the Personnel Demonstration Project (PDP). The DB-04 payband is equivalent to the GS-15 step 1 to GS-15 step 10 level. In keeping with the Demonstration pay fixing policies, employees earning a salary that falls within this payband equivalent, may not receive an immediate pay increase (promotion) if appointed to this position. Future pay increases within the payband will be accomplished through the pay for performance management system.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Biosecurity Manager:

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR

B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Conduct internal inspections in areas where select agents or toxins are stores for compliance with regulations; 2) Characterize and/or validate Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT) status for agents and toxins stored in the activity; AND 3) Identify and address Biological Select Agents and Toxins (BSAT) program deficiencies for correction. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (DB-03/GS-14).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.