This position is located within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Attending Veterinarian by performing duties in the areas of animal resources acquisition and management, veterinary technician and animal care, quality management, and training.
Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS-05: Applicants must meet one of the following to be qualified at the GS-05 grade level: Specialized Experience - One year of specialized experience (defined below) equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. The specialized experience requirements for this position at the GS-05 level are: Observing an experiment or research project related to the poultry species; and Assisting with collecting various non-biological samples from poultry and poultry facilities for testing (e.g. poultry feed, swabs from equipment); and Operating equipment and supplies used in veterinary care or animal research. OR Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours of courses such as zoology, biology, chemistry, or agricultural subjects. OR A combination of education and specialized experience as described above. GS-06: Applicants must meet one of the following to be qualified at the GS-06 grade level: Specialized Experience - One year of specialized experience (defined below) equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. The specialized experience requirements for this position at the GS-06 level are: Assisting in an experiment or research project related to the poultry species; and Assisting with collecting biological specimen from poultry (i.e. feathers, blood, feces); and Operating equipment and supplies used in veterinary care of research animals such as poultry. OR Education: Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education directly related to the duties of the position. Related education may include animal science, poultry science, or a similar biological degree with a focus on poultry. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. GS-07: Applicants must meet one of the following to be qualified at the GS-07 grade level: Specialized Experience - One year of specialized experience (defined below) equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. The specialized experience requirements for this position at the GS-07 level are: Participating in an experiment or research project related to the poultry species; and Maintaining and interpreting data collected from poultry species research; and Independently collecting biological specimen from poultry (i.e. feathers, blood, feces, tissue); and Reviewing and advising on animal orders, taking into consideration space availability, equipment, animal care, species suitability, staff and experience. OR Education: Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education directly related to the duties of the position. Related education may include animal science, poultry science, or a similar biological degree with a focus on poultry. OR A combination of graduate level education and specialized experience as described above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Evaluates normal temperatures, respiratory rates, heart rates, and basic blood values of common domestic and laboratory birds.
Assists Veterinarians, scientists and/or technical staff in handling animals and participating during experimental studies.
Follows all applicable safety and biosafety requirements, rules, and policies to prevent job related injuries and the transmission of animal diseases.
Collects biological specimens such as blood, feces, feathers, tissues, oropharyngeal and cloacal swabs, and culture samples from animals or animal facilities.
Maintains equipment and supplies to be used for veterinary care.