Animal Facility Specialist at National Institutes of Health

About the role

The Animal Facility Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the daily operations of the NIEHS animal facility. This position offers the opportunity to oversee facility operations, develop and improve standard operating procedures, and collaborate closely with investigators to support groundbreaking research. We encourage professionals with expertise in laboratory animal care, facility management, and operational leadership to apply and help advance NIEHS's research mission. The incumbent is responsible for planning, prioritizing, and carrying out work, which include: Using sound facility management principles, organizes, plans, analyzes, and coordinating activities to satisfy the needs of investigators and the goals and priorities of the Branch. Participating in developing husbandry procedures for each species of animal maintained in the facility. As a facility point of contact for husbandry related requests, inquiries, and problems, interacting with in-house and outside professional and lay personnel. Ensuring adequate inventory control and maintenance of animal husbandry equipment and supplies and implementing and overseeing inventory control procedures. Contributing to the evaluation of animal colony husbandry practices and recommending new procedures to ensure animals are maintained under proper environmental conditions, are provided a nutritionally adequate diet, and are handled in a humane manner. Participating in evaluating husbandry practices required to maintain high standards of animal care. Participating in projecting, procuring, and managing equipment, supplies, repairs, and maintenance services for the facility, including the procurement of feed and bedding. Ensuring that supplies are readily available and maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies necessary to support the research efforts in the facility. Serving as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on a variety of NIEHS animal care research support contracts. Taking all required training to achieve and maintain COR Status. To qualify for this Animal Facility Specialist position at the GS-0301-12, you must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Implementing animal husbandry practices and procedures to ensure highest standards of animal care are maintained in support of biomedical research; 2.) Developing and applying inventory control procedures to ensure compliance and adequate inventory of animal husbandry supplies; 3.) Analyzing and projecting monthly budget reports, animal inventories and animal facility activities; AND 4.) Managing regulatory compliance for health and safety, radiation safety, biological safety and/or chemical safety for animal care facility to adhere to accreditation requirements. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13028848