Basic Qualifications (GS-11-15):

• MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically & mentally able to safely & efficiently perform the full range of duties of the position without creating hazards to themselves or others
• DEGREE: 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 Council on Education (AVMA). See Education section.
• Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools - See Education section.

Minimum Qualifications:

• GS-12:
  • At least 1 year of progressively responsible professional veterinary experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service that demonstrates the ability to independently perform the veterinary medical duties required of the position OR
  • Master's degree in an area of specialization, including but not limited to, animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position OR
  • Successful completion of 2 years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position
• GS-13:
  • At least 1 year of progressively responsible professional veterinary experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal service, such as providing veterinary medical technical assistance and guidance on the aspects of public health issues and programs related to zoonotic diseases between humans and animals OR
  • Ph.D. degree in an area of specialization, including but not limited to, animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position OR
  • Successful completion of 3 years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position OR
  • Successful completion of all requirements for Diplomate status in an ABVS-recognized veterinary specialty organization. Such specialties may include, but are not limited to, veterinary toxicology, laboratory animal medicine, poultry veterinary medicine, theriogenology, veterinary anesthesiology, veterinary behaviorists, veterinary clinical pharmacology, veterinary dermatology, veterinary emergency and critical care, veterinary internal medicine, veterinary microbiology, veterinary nutrition, veterinary ophthalmology, veterinary pathology, veterinary preventive medicine, veterinary radiology, veterinary medicine, and veterinary dentistry.
• GS-14 :
  • At least 1 year of progressively responsible professional veterinary experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service, such as providing veterinary and public health expertise on surveillance systems, outbreak response planning, data collection, field research, and/or related projects for the prevention and/or control of zoonotic diseases.
• GS-15 :
  • At least 1 year of progressively responsible professional veterinary experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service, such as providing veterinary, medical and/or public health expertise on surveillance systems, outbreak response planning, data collection, training, field research, and related projects for the prevention and control of zoonotic diseases.

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.

Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.