Veterinary Medical Officer (Project Coordinator)

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking a Program Manager to oversee projects funded via cooperative agreements with industry, colleges, universities, and tribal/state animal health officials. You will develop plans, set schedules, and ensure accountability for results across project teams.

Qualifications include a PhD in a related field or equivalently extensive education/experience; transcripts will be required.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements described in Education section.
• Experience in regulatory animal disease prevention and response emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating projects funded through cooperative agreements.
• Developing plans for complex projects and establishing schedules.
• Ensuring project teams are accountable for results.
• Facilitating discussions and information sharing with diverse stakeholders.
• Leading communication projects to share animal health information.

Skills

Regulatory program management

Project management

Stakeholder facilitation

Complex project leadership

Communication project leadership

Education

PhD in animal science or related field

Job description

The Program Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of projects funded through cooperative agreements with industry, colleges and universities, as well as tribal and state animal health officials. You will be responsible for developing plans for complex projects, establishing schedules to ensure initiatives are implemented within specified timeframes, and ensuring all project teams are responsible and accountable for results. 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

• Performing regulatory animal disease prevention and response activities.
• Performing project management functions.
• Facilitating discussions and information sharing related to animal and human health issues with diverse stakeholders.
• Managing complex projects
• Leading communication projects to share animal health information to diverse audiences.

OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-0701-13 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 RESIDENCY/POST GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE GS-0701-13 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-0701-13 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

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. Official transcripts will be required if selected for the position.

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.