This position is located in the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Physical Security in Manhattan, KS. The incumbent assists the Emergency Manager with the development, coordination, execution, and evaluation of NBAF's training and exercise program in alignment with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) standards.
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Ensures staff is trained and able to execute functions related to the continuation of operations.
Qualifications Section Continued Personal Protective Equipment Risk is reduced but cannot be eliminated with special safety precautions. Use of Safety protocols and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as respirators, disposable personal protective clothing, and eye protection, are used as needed. PPE is dependent upon the work performed and the laboratory space in which the work is performed.
The incumbent is required to wear tight-fitting respirator when working in biological control areas; facial hair restrictions are to comply with proper operation of personal protective equipment. Approval to use a respirator requires a medical evaluation and fit test. Decontamination/Body Requirements The incumbent must have the ability to take a full-body shower with soap and shampoo one or more times per day without assistance.
The incumbent must not have a skin condition which would prevent daily showering. Jewelry of any kind is not permitted inside containment. Body jewelry in piercings must have the ability to be removed prior to entering biocontainment or the piercing and jewelry must be completely sealed off from the working environment to protect the individual from contamination. No unhealed piercings are permitted inside biocontainment. External medical devices may not be permitted.
External medical devices must have the ability to be removed prior to entering biocontainment or be sealed off from the working environment to protect the individual from contamination. Facial hair restriction are required to ensure the proper fit of tight-fitting respirators.
Personal Recognizance Quarantine (PRQ) Due to the contagious nature to livestock of Foot-and-Mouth disease, and other diseases under study at NBAF, Select Agent Regulations specify a personal quarantine for the incumbent entering biocontainment. As a condition of employment, all personnel entering biocontainment facilities at NBAF must not be in contact with specific susceptible animals for a period of five (5) days after leaving biocontainment.
Currently, restricted species include cattle, sheep, goats, deer, other ruminants, and swine. Contact with horses, birds (agricultural and pet birds) and rabbits are normally permitted, but restrictions may be placed on staff working with or near-contagious agents affecting these species. Restricted livestock or other restricted animal may not be housed on the premises where the employee lives and where quarantine cannot be enforced.
Incumbents who violate this requirement may be removed from employment or may be subject to other disciplinary action. Medical confidentiality will be maintained by the examining physician and only fitness (or unfit) for duty determinations will be indicated. As required, periodic fitness for duty physicals will be scheduled.
In addition, medical clearance will be required if it becomes necessary to enter an area where an air purifying respirator or other respiratory protection is required.
o'ffeibea.adu-darko@usda.gov · 5713473873
This position is with Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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