Supervisory Biological Scientist (Irradiation Manager)

About the role

This position is located within Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS). The incumbent provides leadership and supervision to the NWSF at Moore Airforce Base (MAB). The incumbent is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and direction of the assigned Unit in the New World Screwworm Facilities. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized but not guaranteed. Position Start Date: 10/13/2026 Position Close Date: 10/19/2026. 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! 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.

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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Biologist (0401): Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: post high school education with courses equivalent to a major, which is defined as 24 semester/36 quarter hours, in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position, PLUS appropriate experience or additional course work. AND In addition to the basic requirement, applicants must meet the specialized experience requirements below: FOR THE 0401 SERIES 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: Development of operational contract requirements and development of Standard Operating Procedures. Interpreting broad program and policy objectives. Assisting in evaluating the effectiveness of program operations in terms of long- and short-range objectives and time schedules and utilization of resources. Giving advice or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Assisting in the development of budget and resource plans for the shared services units. There is no education substitution for the 0401 series at this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: 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