Equipment Specialist

Summary

Diagnostics and Biologics (D&B) brings together the Veterinary Services (VS) science centers that provide: diagnostic capability and capacity; regulatory activities related to the approval and monitoring of veterinary biologics; and scientific analysis expertise for addressing animal and public health related issues. The incumbent will be responsible for managing scientific equipment inventories, and updating and tracking property within the laboratory and electronically.

Major Duties

• Manages scientific equipment inventories, updates and tracks property within the laboratory and electronically.
• Supports receipt of laboratory equipment, tracks user manuals and accessories, and facilitates installation of equipment within the laboratory.
• Maintains a current knowledge of the scientific equipment used for laboratory operations.
• Maintains accurate records of equipment inventories.
• Conducts Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Inventory activities.
• Supports the operation of sophisticated laboratory equipment.

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.

FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:

• Managing equipment and asset inventories, including tracking and updating property records electronically and maintaining accurate documentation;
• Developing, implementing, or maintaining preventative maintenance schedules for equipment and assets; and
• Supporting the acquisition, receipt, installation, and operational setup of equipment, including but not limited to organizing documentation on the equipment, accessories, and ensuring proper functionality for use of the equipment.

OR Completion of at least two full years of graduate level education leading to a Masters degree or LL.B. OR J.D. in a field of study directly related to the work of this position as described in the vacancy announcement. Related degrees include mechanical engineering, statistics, physics, math.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-09 GRADE LEVEL: Applicants may have combinations of successfully completed education and specialized experience to meet total qualification requirements. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level.

TRANSCRIPTS are required if: You are qualifying for the position based on education. You are qualifying for this position based on a combination of experience and education. 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.

Pay

$61,722 - $80,243 USD Per Year

Schedule

Position Start Date: 09/02/2026 | Position Close Date: 09/09/2026