- Agency
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Location
- Sacramento, CA
- Job Category
- Full Time Positions
- Salary
- $99,429 to $129,261 per year
- Website
- https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/573498700
- Description
- This position is located in the Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) Regulatory Operations Programs (ROP). The position assists the supervisor in the implementation and processing of inspection activities, interpreting legal standards, and recommending new and amended compliance regulations, and policies for strengthening the compliance program for regulated articles. You will also work with the supervisor and other staff to meet established key program performance and quality outcomes. Responsibilities The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Involved in the development, implementation, and evaluation of ROP biotechnology regulatory activities to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations. Coordinate with internal and external partners to accomplish compliance inspection throughout the region and provides technical expertise, advice, and feedback on work processes. Reviews and analyze inspection reports submitted by field inspectors for potential compliance incidents, collaborating with the Compliance Evaluation and Enforcement Branch (CEEB). Participate in coordinating with the BRS risk assessment staff on issuance of permits and notifications to ensure that design protocols and permit conditions are verifiable and enforceable. Responsible for a quality evaluation of permit conditions, preparing a written record of quality issues, and the communication and resolution of completeness and quality issues with risk assessors. Prepare scientifically informed guideline materials for the inspection program and all of ROP including; inspection manuals and materials, and presentations on inspection activities. Develop and review publications and presentations in coordination with the BRS Policy, Program, and International Collaboration Branch and compliance inspection program partners. Participate in interpreting legal standards and recognizing the need for new and amended compliance regulations, and policies for strengthening the compliance program for regulated articles. Support quality assurance and quality control activities in the inspection program and all of ROP.
- Qualifications
- Conditions of Employment You must be a US Citizen or US National Males born 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/ 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic requirements applicants must meet the following:
- Job Number
- 189
- Contact Person
- APHIS Human Resources
- Contact Phone
- 612-336-3227
- Contact eMail
- MRP.Application.Help@usda.gov