SUPERVISORY PROGRAM MANAGER, DEPUTY DIRECTOR.

ResponsibilitiesDirect program functions: manage, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate all microbiological and chemical hazard operations.Serve as senior expert: act as the lead authority on microbiological, chemical, or toxicological policies, systems, and procedures.Design complex activities: plan, develop, and maintain highly technical scientific programs.Evaluate work efficiency: review staff operations, assign daily work, and assess overall productivity.Defend agency proposals: present, explain, and defend technical testing positions to domestic and international stakeholders.Select staff members: interview candidates and make final selections for non‑supervisory, team leader, or staff scientist roles.Appraise employee performance: establish performance standards and evaluate immediate employees.Approve workplace expenses: recommend within‑grade salary increases, extensive overtime, and staff travel expenses.Recommend personnel awards: propose employee performance bonuses and structural changes in personnel management.Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. 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.May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period, unless previously served.Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry‑on‑duty date will be verified through the DHS "E‑VERIFY" system.Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF‑306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time‑in‑grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS‑13 or its equivalent in the federal service. Applicants are required to meet 4 out of 5 requirements listed below by the closing date of this announcement. (Note: This experience must be detailed in your resume by the announcement's closing date.)Experience managing, directing, or evaluating multi‑faced public health or regulatory programs focused on microbiological, chemical, or toxicological hazards.Experience monitoring, administering, or assessing compliance metrics for large‑scale technical or scientific baseline data or exploratory study contracts or interagency agreements.Experience managing or advising on workload distribution, defining project milestones, or executing day‑to‑day operations for an administrative or scientific program segment.Experience coordinating collaborative, joint scientific or regulatory initiatives with external federal agencies, public health partners, or research organizations (such as the FDA, CDC, or DOD).Experience preparing technical briefings and handling negotiations with government officials, executive boards, leadership, or political entities.Additional InformationReasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA must be received prior to starting the assessments. Decisions are made on a case‑by‑case basis. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email invitation to complete the assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.#J-18808-Ljbffr

ResponsibilitiesDirect program functions: manage, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate all microbiological and chemical hazard operations.Serve as senior expert: act as the lead authority on microbiological, chemical, or toxicological policies, systems, and procedures.Design complex activities: plan, develop, and maintain highly technical scientific programs.Evaluate work efficiency: review staff operations, assign daily work, and assess overall productivity.Defend agency proposals: present, explain, and defend technical testing positions to domestic and international stakeholders.Select staff members: interview candidates and make final selections for non‑supervisory, team leader, or staff scientist roles.Appraise employee performance: establish performance standards and evaluate immediate employees.Approve workplace expenses: recommend within‑grade salary increases, extensive overtime, and staff travel expenses.Recommend personnel awards: propose employee performance bonuses and structural changes in personnel management.Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. 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.May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period, unless previously served.Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable.Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry‑on‑duty date will be verified through the DHS "E‑VERIFY" system.Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check.False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF‑306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.QualificationsApplicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time‑in‑grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.Specialized Experience: To qualify for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS‑13 or its equivalent in the federal service. Applicants are required to meet 4 out of 5 requirements listed below by the closing date of this announcement. (Note: This experience must be detailed in your resume by the announcement's closing date.)Experience managing, directing, or evaluating multi‑faced public health or regulatory programs focused on microbiological, chemical, or toxicological hazards.Experience monitoring, administering, or assessing compliance metrics for large‑scale technical or scientific baseline data or exploratory study contracts or interagency agreements.Experience managing or advising on workload distribution, defining project milestones, or executing day‑to‑day operations for an administrative or scientific program segment.Experience coordinating collaborative, joint scientific or regulatory initiatives with external federal agencies, public health partners, or research organizations (such as the FDA, CDC, or DOD).Experience preparing technical briefings and handling negotiations with government officials, executive boards, leadership, or political entities.Additional InformationReasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA must be received prior to starting the assessments. Decisions are made on a case‑by‑case basis. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email invitation to complete the assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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