The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Animal Care Sciences Directorate of Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), Office of the Under Secretary of Science and Research (OUSSR), Smithsonian Institution (SI).
Basic Qualifications: 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 in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to the basic qualification requirement above: Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as planning and policy development within zoological, conservation, or scientific institutions. Providing direct support to an organization’s Director and overseeing zoo operations, including animal care, staff management, budgeting, and public engagement. Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Or a Combination: Education and experience may be combined to meet the basic qualifications; For a full explanation of this option please see the Qualification Standards. In an effort to streamline our hiring process, SI employees whose current position of record is in the same job series (0401) and who are in a Federal competitive as this advertised position, are not required to submit a transcript with your application package. However, if selected, you will be required to provide a copy of your transcript before your start date in the position. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying).
The Supervisory Biologist will serve as the Director of Animal Management and will be responsible for the strategic oversight, welfare, and integration of NZCBI’s living animal collection across its campuses. In this position, you will: Provide strategic advice to the Director and Senior Management Team on policies, goals, and objectives related to NZCBI's animal management programs. Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term plans that align with NZCBI’s Strategic, Science, and Organizational Ethos frameworks Coordinate with Smithsonian Facilities and Planning departments to ensure infrastructure supports both animal care and public engagement Oversee the development and integration of a long-range animal collection plan within NZCBI’s Master Plans. Represent NZCBI and the Smithsonian in national and international forums (e.g., AZA, WAZA, IUCN, CBSG), and deliver presentations to Congressional stakeholders. Establishes budgetary priorities and secures funding through federal appropriations, grants, contracts, and philanthropic sources.