Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (Biosafety Specialist)
Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
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Ames, Iowa
Ames, Iowa
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Department of Agriculture - Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Location
Ames, Iowa Ames, Iowa
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
The Biosafety Specialist manages the Biological Safety Cabinet Certification, Room & Equipment Decontamination, and the HVAC Exhaust Filter Certification programs at the National Centers for Animal Health (NCAH). You will report to the Biosafety Manager within the Safety and Security unit of the Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB). Your work will contribute to the effectiveness of the overall biosafety program as well as the safety and health of employees.
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Conditions of Employment
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
- 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 E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
- Successful completion of one-year trial period.
- Valid state driver's license is required at the time of application.
- All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
- Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) database check required for work involving Biological Select Agents and Toxins.
- Work is performed in an office, laboratories, indoor and outdoor animal holding facilities, necropsy rooms and building mechanical spaces. Temperature extremes are common.
- Work involves the frequent performance of surveys and on-site visits to laboratories and animal facilities.
- Walking and climbing of stairs will be required during on-site evaluations.
- May be exposed to the risks and hazards of harmful biological, chemical and physical agents, disagreeable odors, and working around frightened, unpredictable and ill-natured animals.
- Immunizations with vaccines may be required to enter facilities conducting work with human diseases.
- May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks or respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, boots, gloves, and coveralls.
- The health status of personnel is monitored periodically using biologic and serologic tests and physical examinations.
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-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:
OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this grade level.
TRANSCRIPTS are required if:
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.
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:
- Implementing recommendations regarding biosafety, including risk assessment, incident reporting, and emergency preparedness.
- Inspecting buildings, work areas, practices, and operations to ensure compliance with biosafety standards.
- Investigating incidents and accidents to determine root cause and identify corrective actions.
- Reviewing safety regulations, policies, and standards to proactively identify safety program needs.
OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for this 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
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), 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 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/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
- First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.
- 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.
- This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit (union), specifically the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2315.
- 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.
- Worksite Information: This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Additional information regarding ad hoc, occasional, or reoccurring telework may be obtained at a later time from the hiring manager or program during the hiring process.
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