Summary
This position is located at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Services (ARS), National Bio And Agro-Defense Facility located in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will participate with the Select Agent Program Specialist in the planning, implementation, coordination, and integration of all NBAF Select Agent Program (SAP) activities pertaining to compliance with the regulations governing the possession, use, and transfer of Select Agents and Toxins.
Duties
Provides input into the development and/or review of procedures, documents, checklists, and other tools to ensure NBAF’s regulatory compliance.
Participates in the planning, implementation, coordination, and integration of all NBAF Select Agent Program (SAP) activities pertaining to compliance with the regulations governing the possession, use, and transfer of Select Agents and Toxins.
Provides support in the management, implementation, and performance for the transfer of samples within NBAF, transferred out of and received at NBAF to meet FSAP Form 2 compliance standards.
Ensures that laboratories or animal facilities meet specific and predetermined guidelines, policies, and procedures relating to pathogenic organisms prior to work beginning to assure compliance with applicable regulations or guidelines.
Participates in the implementation of inventory control and accountability procedures utilizing database systems and equipment to ensure enhanced security of BSAT stock inventory.
Works in compiling documents on annual facility High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) certifications, BioSafety Cabinet certifications, and facility performance verifications.
Requirements
You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Motor vehicle or commercial driver's license required. Drug test required. Special physical requirements/demands. SAC and full background investigation required. Department of Justice (DOJ) Security Risk Assessment (SRA) approval is required. National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) clearance is required. Immunizations may be required. Respirator fitting and certification is required.
Education
Please see above for education qualification requirement information.
How you will be evaluated
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy. This means you will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses to the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13032243