SUPERVISORY VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service seeks an Area Director (AVIA) to lead Veterinary Services Field Operations within the assigned District. The role directs cooperative and Federal programs and supervises administrative staff across the district.

Qualified candidates have GS-13 level experience or educational substitutions (PhD, residency, or ABVS Diplomate) and must provide transcripts. Applicants should demonstrate technical communication with stakeholders and program operations

Qualifications

• Specialized education or training in veterinary medicine as required for GS-13 level.
• Experience communicating technical information to stakeholders (industry reps, federal/state agencies, public).
• Eligibility includes education or internship pathways as defined (PhD, residency, or board certification).
• Transcripts from accredited institutions are required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Area Director for Veterinary Services Field Operations in the District.
• Coordinate cooperative and Federal programs and administrative personnel.
• Direct activities related to veterinary public health and emergency program operations.
• Advise on program development and policy implementation within the district.

Skills

Veterinary program practices

Interagency coordination

Emergency program planning

Public health communication

Education

PhD in relevant area

3 years internship/residency/fellowship

ABVS board certification status

Transcripts required

Job description

The position serves as Area Director with responsibility for Veterinary Services Field Operations scientific and administrative programs and related activities for their assigned District. As the Area Veterinarian in Charge (AVIA), you will assist in directing the activities of cooperative and Federal programs and administrative personnel located throughout the District.

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 LEVEL

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

• Applying standard veterinary medical and program practices, procedures, and techniques during the review and evaluation of problems.
• Coordinating work efforts with internal staff and other federal agencies, state animal health and emergency staff.
• Participating in the formulation of federal and/or state animal health emergency program operation and plans.
• Communicating technical and educational information regarding animal and public health to stakeholders including industry representatives, federal and state agencies, and the general public.

OR
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-13 GRADE LEVEL

Successful completion of a PhD 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 other sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position.

OR
ESIDENCY/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.

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.