Supervisory Biological Scientist (Irradiation Manager)

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.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

This position involves work with radiation sources as part of assigned duties. The incumbent is required to complete, maintain, and successfully pass all mandatory radiation safety training and certifications.

Provides leadership and technical direction in the formulation and execution of programs and policies, and develops and updates budget and resource plans for the assigned unit.

Supervising subordinates more than 25% of the time including, but not limited to, recruitment, selecting, appraising, rewarding, and addressing performance problems.

Ensures the uniform application of standards and criteria for evaluating shared services program planning, results, and conclusions.

Develops and updates budget and resource plans for the shared services units.

Evaluate the effectiveness of program operations in terms of long- and short-range objectives and time schedules and utilization of resources.

Reviews progress of unit, working with the Branch Chief to make appropriate revisions or modifications of plans.