Senior Facility Operations Lead – Biosecurity & Quarantine Labs

U.S. Department of Agriculture; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD is seeking a senior expert in facility management to oversee a comprehensive program for PPQ operations at the National Plant Germplasm Quarantine Center.

Responsibilities include planning and administering construction, remodeling, and maintenance; supervising procedures for manpower, materials, and equipment; and ensuring continuous operation of BSL-3AG facilities with ISO 14001 environmental oversight.

Qualifications

• This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and administer a comprehensive program for PPQ operations at the NPGQC.
• Oversee construction, remodeling, and maintenance for facilities and related systems.
• Develop and implement operating procedures for manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Manage and supervise preventive and emergency maintenance activities.
• Serve as Biocontainment/Biosecurity Facilities Officer for 24/7 operation of BSL-3AG facilities and related labs.

Skills

Facility management

Leadership

Project planning

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, MD is seeking a senior expert in facility management to oversee a comprehensive program for PPQ operations at the National Plant Germplasm Quarantine Center.

Responsibilities include planning and administering construction, remodeling, and maintenance; supervising procedures for manpower, materials, and equipment; and ensuring continuous operation of BSL-3AG facilities with ISO 14001 environmental oversight.