Veterinary Medical Officer
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. All applicants must meet the Basic Requirement outlined in the Education section below. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL:
Applicants who meet the basic requirements qualify for this grade level. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Soliciting the cooperation of private veterinarians, veterinary colleges, and representatives of regulated industries to gain full compliance with the Animal Welfare Act; Providing consultation to research facilities, exhibitors, pet suppliers, and animal transporters concerning the needs and requirements for the humane care and handling of a wide variety of wild and exotic animals; and Developing scientific material and participating in training programs concerning animal welfare activities and compliance. OR Successful completion of a Master's degree in an area of specialization including, but not limited to:
animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or other sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position. OR RESIDENCY/POST GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL:
Successful completion of two years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position. Applicants should provide a certificate or letter documenting the completion of this program. TRANSCRIPTS are required. This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college or university. Exception:
Applications will be accepted from individuals who expect to complete all requirements for their DVM degree or dual DVM/master's degree program by June 30, 2020. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Applicants who meet the basic requirements qualify for this grade level. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates:
Soliciting the cooperation of private veterinarians, veterinary colleges, and representatives of regulated industries to gain full compliance with the Animal Welfare Act; Providing consultation to research facilities, exhibitors, pet suppliers, and animal transporters concerning the needs and requirements for the humane care and handling of a wide variety of wild and exotic animals; and Developing scientific material and participating in training programs concerning animal welfare activities and compliance. OR Successful completion of a Master's degree in an area of specialization including, but not limited to:
animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or other sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position. OR RESIDENCY/POST GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL:
Successful completion of two years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position. Applicants should provide a certificate or letter documenting the completion of this program. TRANSCRIPTS are required. This position requires specific coursework or a degree in a specific field to be basically qualified. This education must have been successfully completed and obtained from an accredited school, college or university. Exception:
Applications will be accepted from individuals who expect to complete all requirements for their DVM degree or dual DVM/master's degree program by June 30, 2020. 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.
- Department:
0701 Veterinary Medical Science - Salary Range:
$55,204 to $86,021 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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