Interdisciplinary-Supervisory Biological Scientist or Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer

As the New World Screwworm (NWS) Facilities Director, you'd support the mission, goals and objectives related to animal health initiatives for the program. In this critical role, you'd be responsible for formulating, coordinating, and directing all surveillance, preparedness, and response activities and personnel across NWS facilities for Veterinary Services.

The duties may include, but are not limited to:

Leads all veterinary, scientific, administrative, and representational elements of the Federal and cooperative Veterinary Services (VS) animal health initiatives for the Program.

Directs operations across the NWS facilities portfolio (production plants, laboratories, dispersal hubs, and supporting field sites), ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient performance.

Fosters and promotes VS’ mission, programs, and goals within the organization and with other Federal agencies, State officials, industry groups, and other interested organizations or individuals.

Represents VS on all matters for the Program, including with the media and Congressional contingents, at national meetings, and on standing or ad hoc committees and work groups.

Collaborates with members of the VS Field Operations Leadership Team to recommend funding levels, develop current-year and long- range budget plans, develop operating plans and emergency responses.

Leads implementation of complex scientific animal health programs and initiatives designed to exclude, control, and/or eradicate infectious and communicable diseases, parasites, and disease vectors.

Directs efforts to combat incursions of foreign animal pests and diseases through prompt detection, assessment of needs, and appropriate response.