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Summary As a Supervisory Microbiologist you will be leading a unit of scientists in a complex, world standard laboratory in veterinary sciences that deals with many complex, high impact diseases that affect both animals and humans. Responsibilities 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: Assures work output of unit is of an acceptable quality and quantity; establishes standards of performance for the unit; prioritizes work to meet the obligations. Keeps abreast of the scientific, regulatory and commercial developments that could impact or improve the methods performed in the unit. Identifies and creates plans to address areas within the unit needing method development or workflow improvements. Plans and directs the quality assurance activities of the unit in a manner that is consistent with the overall quality management system’s policies and goals. Coordinates with other unit supervisors and managers to ensure technical staff is available when workloads require temporary shifts in personnel across units. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: microbiology; or biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included at least 20 semester hours in microbiology and other subjects related to the study of microorganisms, and 20 semester hours in the physical and mathematical sciences combining course work in organic chemistry or biochemistry, physics, and college algebra, or their equivalent. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in microbiology, biology, chemistry, or basic medical science that included courses as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic requirement above, applicants must also meet the following: TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Designing and analyzing studies to characterize diagnostic assays or antigens including but not limited to DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR, sequencing, design of primers and probes and/or bacterial isolation. Coordinating, with assistance of section leadership, the prioritization and assignment of activities such as but not limited to diagnostic testing, reagent production, proficiency testing, or case reporting. Providing technical advice to researchers, internal and external customers through written and verbal communications. OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Animal Science, Biology, Molecular Biology; Immunology; Virology or or other degree related to this position. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level. TRANSCRIPTS are required if: This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. 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 COMBINATION OF EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE AT THE GS-11 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. 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. Education Please see above for education qualification requirement information. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee. Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Approximately 30 percent of the work is performed in a biological safety cabinet. Considerable dexterity of the hands is required. Some lifting (up to 50 pounds) is required. The work involves the risk of exposure to viruses and pathogens as well as potential toxic, carcinogenic, explosive, and corrosive chemicals. Protective devices such as facial masks, safety glasses, and latex or nitrile gloves are used.