Job Description
Summary The Division of Agricultural Select Agents and Toxins (DASAT) Biological Scientist / Veterinary Medical Officer provides regulatory oversight and subject matter expertise on the possession, use and transfer of biological select agents and toxins, which have the potential to pose a severe threat to public, animal or plant health or to animal or plant products. Responsibilities The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity. The duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to evaluate and analyze information relating the possession, use, and transfer of select agents by entities. Coordinates and is responsible for managing select agent issues assigned, providing information when requested and serves as the main contact for regulatory and policy changes. Represents the Department at national and in...