Summary

The selectee serves as a Compliance Officer providing regulatory oversight on the possession, use and transfer of biological select agents and toxins. This position requires a thorough understanding of how to evaluate that proper procedures are in place at regulated entities and that entities comply with reporting and documentation requirements.

Duties

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• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Focuses on compliance with responsibility for monitoring, enforcing, inspecting, and providing oversight of entities which possess, use, or transfer select agents and toxins to ensure compliance.
• Reviews biosafety and containment protocols, security infrastructure, incident response procedures and protocols, and other program records.
• Interact with other Agency Select Agent staff during the evaluative processes leading to a decision to register entities for the possession, use and transfer of select agents and toxins.
• Manages processing and reporting for incoming requests for transfers, incident reports of theft, loss, or release of select agents, and reports of identification of select agents.
• When potential regulatory violations are identified at either registered or nonregistered entities, the selectee coordinates and participates in investigations and inspections.

Requirements

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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:

1. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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2. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

FOR THE 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:

• Verifying the accuracy of technical information provided by others, to evaluate risks, assess compliance with the select agent regulations, and recommend appropriate program actions.
• Developing recommendations for compliance actions based on agricultural, environmental, and economic consequences of compliance infractions.
• Utilizing information systems (such as eFSAP or laboratory information management systems), to maintain and analyze data.
• Interpreting technical information, agency memoranda, regulations, and guidelines to evaluate and implement proposed changes in regulations, mitigations, policies, guidance, and procedures, to assure uniform enforcement.
• Working in a team to communicate effectively with the regulated community and the public, defend controversial or unpopular decisions, promote the policies of the agency, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.;

Note: There is no education substitution 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.

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), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be well qualified, which means having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies that exceed the minimum qualification requirements for this position. CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100 to receive selection priority.
• First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.
• Locality pay will vary based upon the selectee's duty location. A final salary determination will be made upon selection.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.