SUPERVISORY VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS); Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking an Area Director-level veterinarian to oversee Veterinary Services Field Operations. The role directs federal and cooperative programs, coordinating with internal staff and external partners to protect animal health across the district.

The position requires advanced veterinary credentials and experience in program management, emergency response planning, and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• GS-13 requires one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level in veterinary program practices.
• Experience coordinating work with internal staff and other agencies.
• Experience communicating technical information to stakeholders including industry, federal and state agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with District Management Team to implement activities district-wide.
• Assist in enforcing Federal regulations as in 9 CFR.
• Support District Director in combating foreign animal disease incursions and outbreaks.
• Develop cooperative relationships with state officials, industry, academics, and veterinarians.
• Assist in implementing new disease control techniques with cooperative efforts across livestock industries.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Stakeholder communication

Program coordination

Education

PhD in Veterinary Science

Job description

Find Your Future With Us at USDA – Animal Plant Health Inspection Service

Job Summary

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.

Qualifications

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.

Major Duties

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:Collaborate with other members of the District Management Team to implement activities in a throughout the District.Share responsibility for the enforcement of Federal regulations as contained in title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations.Assist the District Director in efforts to combat incursions and epidemics of foreign animal diseases through prompt detection, assessment of needs, and appropriate response.Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with State animal and public health officials, industry representatives, academics, accredited veterinarians, and other stakeholders .Implement new, revised, or experimental techniques for disease control or eradication to be carried out by cooperative efforts of all segments of the livestock and poultry industries.

Position Start Date

10/07/2026

Position Close Date

10/14/2026

Salary Offered

106437 - 146325 USD Per Year

You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team! To learn more about what it's like to work at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, what the agency does, and the types of careers, please visit the APHIS careers site APHIS is an emergency response agency. This means that all Agency employees may be asked or assigned to participate in rotating temporary duty assignments to support emergency programs at some time during their careers with APHIS. For details click: APHIS Emergency Response