Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer / Public Health Veterinarian (SPHV/PHV)

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Requirements

• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical physical/exam. Please see the qualifications and additional information section for additional details.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional degree.
• DVM transcript must show your name, college name, and date degree awarded.
• Travel is based on the position; please refer to the position-specific information link (Vacancy List) above in this announcement for location-specific travel requirements.
• Satisfactory completion of one-year probationary period (unless prior service is creditable). For supervisory positions, subject to satisfactory completion of one-year supervisory/managerial probation period (unless prior service is creditable).
• Training as a Condition of Employment (TCOE).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• 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.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134, every Federal employee is required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of that employee's choosing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at E-Verify.
• Should be able to read, speak, write, and effectively communicate in the English language.
• This position has the potential for mandatory overtime, weekend and holiday work, variable tours of duty, travel, and other work-life challenges.
  
  

Qualifications

Please reference the specific Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications standards for the 0701 Job Series.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-11 GRADE LEVEL:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education.

OR

Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must meet one of the following requirements and submit supporting documentation:

• Proof of certification of their final transcript by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) (Completion of ECFVG program).
• Possession of a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States that includes successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) or its predecessors, the National Board Examination (NBE) and the Clinical Competency Test (CCT).
• Proof that the education obtained in a foreign veterinary medical program is equivalent to that gained in a veterinary medical program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education.

Graduates of foreign veterinary medical programs must also submit proof of proficiency in the English language by successfully completing one of the nationally and internationally recognized examinations that incorporate assessments of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Examples of examinations that assess mastery of the English language are shown below:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum scores for the TOEFL are 560 for the paper-based version; 220 for the computer-based version; or an overall score of 83 for the internet-based version (including 26 or higher in speaking, 26 or higher in listening, and 17 or higher in writing).
• Academic tests (listening, writing, and speaking) offered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 7.0, with at least 7.0 in speaking, 6.5 in listening, and 6.0 in writing.
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL). Applicants must achieve a minimum overall band score of 70, with at least 60 in speaking, 60 in listening, and 50 in writing.

English language proficiency assessments may also be waived for qualified job applicants whose native language is English (i.e., the official or common language of an individual's country of birth is English) AND they submit a diploma or other official documentation from the school as proof of graduation from a high (secondary) school where the entire curriculum and educational programs of the school are taught in the English language for the entire three or four years of full-time attendance.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR THE GS-12 GRADE LEVEL:

You must meet the basic requirements for the GS-11 grade level to qualify for positions at the GS-12 grade level. Qualification requirements for the GS-12 grade level and above are:

• EXPERIENCE: Mastery of clinical medicine (veterinary practice experience); scientific presentations before professional groups; publication of medical reports in professional journals or publications; participation in seminars, advisory/working groups, and research groups; or other related activities that contribute to the advancement of veterinary medical science are positive indicators of the quality of an applicant's experience.

OR

• EDUCATION: Master's degree conferred from an accredited college, in an area of specialization; or successfully completed two years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to this position.

Applicants Must:

• Be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the job functions, without hazard to themselves and others.
• Have a full range of motion to perform rapid repetitive twisting and working with arms above shoulder level.
• Be able to stand and walk on slippery and uneven floors and catwalks, and climb stairs and ladders.
• Be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Have manual dexterity of the upper body, including arms, hands, and fingers with a normal sense of touch in both hands.
• Must have good near and distance vision, be free of chronic eye disease, and have correctable vision of at least 20/40 in one eye.
• Have the ability to distinguish shades of color. Any significant degree of color blindness (more than 25% error rate on approved color plate test) may be disqualifying.
• Individuals with some hearing loss and/or requiring hearing amplification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional degree is required. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine transcript must show your name, college name, and date degree was awarded.

Applicants close to graduating may be considered based on transcripts showing likely completion of qualifying education within 9 months from the date of the application.

Additional information

The listed Salary is based on RUS (Rest of the United States) and not a specific location. For more information on locality pay and the GS classification and pay, select the below links:

• Pay tables: 2024 General Schedule (GS) Locality
• GS Pay: Classification and Pay

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL: Position Requirements.

Assignment Restrictions: FSIS Directive 4735.9, Office of Field Operations Assignment Restrictions and Rules on Gifts from Regulated Industry FSIS Directive 4735.9 Revision 2 (usda.gov), sets out the Agency's specific procedures regarding ethical employee conduct, specifically related to employee assignment restrictions and gifts from regulated establishments.

If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.

Recruitment incentives are offered based on agency staffing needs and budgetary availability; service agreements apply.

For detailed incentive information see: Career Profiles | FSIS.

FSIS is pleased to offer a $20,000 sign-on bonus paid out in four $5,000 lump-sum payments. The bonus requires a four-year service agreement and is paid out annually at the completion of each year of service.

Selectees may be eligible for Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual (CSALA).

Student Loan Repayment Program (Eligible after 1 year).

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information please visit: PSLF Program.

The positions advertised offer a referral bonus award of $1,000. More than one award may be given subject to criteria being met. Current FSIS employees may be eligible for this award if they refer an applicant who later enters on duty and works at least 90 days with successful performance and conduct.

This position may be eligible for the SPHV Accelerated Promotion Program. This program makes exceptions to the time-in-grade and qualification requirements to allow a single accelerated career ladder promotion to a GS-12 in less than one year. A mandatory training plan must be successfully completed before an individual is eligible to be promoted under this program.

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