Supervisory General Engineer

Agricultural Research Service; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) NBAF facility in Manhattan, Kansas is seeking a Director of Operations to provide leadership and strategic direction for the NBAF Operations program. Responsibilities include coordinating Facilities Engineering, Operations Maintenance Unit, and Animal Resources Unit to ensure high‑quality biosurveillance and defense research activities at NBAF.

This position offers a unique opportunity to oversee cross‑functional teams and ensure compliance with federal

Responsibilities

• Serves as NBAF Director of Operations, with responsibility for directing planning and coordinating the NBAF Facilities Engineering, Operations Maintenance Unit (FOMU) and the Animal Resources Unit (ARU).

Job description

Open: August 14, 2026 — Closes: August 24, 2026

Summary

This position is located at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Services (ARS), National Bio And Agro-Defense Facility located in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will provide leadership and technical direction in formulating and executing programs and policies related specifically to the NBAF Facility as NBAF Director of Operations.

Major Duties

Serves as NBAF Director of Operations, with responsibility for directing planning and coordinating the NBAF Facilities Engineering, Operations Maintenance Unit (FOMU) and the Animal Resources Unit (ARU).