Animal Care and Use Coordinator
Summary About the Position:
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to Department of Defense and US Army requirements and delivers lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the Warfighter.
Responsibilities Serve as the Institute Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Coordinator.
Serves as an animal use review administrator responsible for processing and maintaining research protocols and proposals.
Ensure compliance with Federal and Department of Defense regulations and guidelines for Animal Care and Use.
Coordinate annual data call for the Report to Congress on Animal Use in DoD Programs.
Serve as the Animal Care and Use Training Coordinator.
Maintain the Institutes animal use personnel training database.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.
See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
10-Point Other Veterans? RatingCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current Term United States Army Medical Research and Development Command EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 WRAIR is participating in an alternative personnel system knows as the Personnel Demonstration Project (PDP).
The DJ-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-11 Step 01 to GS-12 to Step 10 level.
In keeping with the Demonstration pay fixing policies, employees earning a salary that falls within the pay band equivalent, may not receive an immediate pay increase (promotion) if appointed to this position.
Future pay increases within the pay band will be accomplished through the pay for performance management system.
For more information about Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) please visit our website at -www.
army.
mil.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) managing database and data entry procedures for animal protocol and proposal information; 2) coordinating data for annual compliance reports to regulatory and accrediting agencies; and 3) performing data input and retrieval to compile personnel training reports.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OR Education:
Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.
Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18.
Add the two percentages.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Administration and ManagementEducation / Training Program Administration Time in Grade Requirement:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS- 09).
Education EDUCATION:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
For this job, you can qualify if your education meets the following:
Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.
Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18.
Add the two percentages.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited US education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a US accredited college or university.
For further information, visit:
-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of US Citizenship.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Career Program (CP) 51 - General Administration and Management position.
You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) aims to conduct biomedical research that is responsive to Department of Defense and US Army requirements and delivers lifesaving products including knowledge, technology and medical material that sustain the combat effectiveness of the Warfighter.
Responsibilities Serve as the Institute Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Coordinator.
Serves as an animal use review administrator responsible for processing and maintaining research protocols and proposals.
Ensure compliance with Federal and Department of Defense regulations and guidelines for Animal Care and Use.
Coordinate annual data call for the Report to Congress on Animal Use in DoD Programs.
Serve as the Animal Care and Use Training Coordinator.
Maintain the Institutes animal use personnel training database.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.
See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
10-Point Other Veterans? RatingCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Current Term United States Army Medical Research and Development Command EmployeeDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 WRAIR is participating in an alternative personnel system knows as the Personnel Demonstration Project (PDP).
The DJ-03 pay band is equivalent to the GS-11 Step 01 to GS-12 to Step 10 level.
In keeping with the Demonstration pay fixing policies, employees earning a salary that falls within the pay band equivalent, may not receive an immediate pay increase (promotion) if appointed to this position.
Future pay increases within the pay band will be accomplished through the pay for performance management system.
For more information about Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) please visit our website at -www.
army.
mil.
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (eg, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (eg, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Minimum
Qualifications:
Specialized
Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) managing database and data entry procedures for animal protocol and proposal information; 2) coordinating data for annual compliance reports to regulatory and accrediting agencies; and 3) performing data input and retrieval to compile personnel training reports.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).
OR Education:
Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.
OR Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.
Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18.
Add the two percentages.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:
Administration and ManagementEducation / Training Program Administration Time in Grade Requirement:
Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS- 09).
Education EDUCATION:
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.
For this job, you can qualify if your education meets the following:
Ph.
D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or Combination of Education and
Experience:
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12.
Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18.
Add the two percentages.
FOREIGN EDUCATION:
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited US education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a US accredited college or university.
For further information, visit:
-visitus-forrecog.
html.
Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of US Citizenship.
Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
This is a Career Program (CP) 51 - General Administration and Management position.
You may claim military spouse preference (MSP).
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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