Veterinary Medical Officer / Veterinary Analyst
As a Veterinary Medical Officer(VMO)within the DHS Office of Health Security (OHS), you will play a critical role in protecting public health, ensuring food safety, and mitigating zoonotic disease risks that could impact DHS personnel, operations, and mission-critical animals (e.g., working dogs). This 1-year non-reimbursable detail supports biosecurity, food alerts, emergency preparedness, and interagency coordination to strengthen the DHS Working Animal Program against threats. This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a current permanent Federal employee
- Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
- Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
- Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
- Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
- The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Qualifications
- A position in the Office of Health Security (OHS), Total Workforce Protection Directorate (TWPD), Health & Medical Readiness Division (HMRD). For a one-year detail, with possibility of extension. Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with data collection and input for the Working Animal Veterinary Medical Matrix /Crosswalk:
- This tool aligns best practices for working canine and equine programs across federal and state agencies. It will support in developing Animal Health and Welfare Criteria for DHS operational animals.
- Assist in emergency response operations related to animal disease outbreaks, including quarantine measures and mitigation strategies.
- Attend meetings with DHS Components, the Canine and Equine Governance Board (CEGB), and other entities that have or assist Working Animal Programs.
- Research and compile health issues and topics that may impact working animal force
- Update and maintain organizational charts, directories, and contact lists.
- Communicate effectively with team members and Components, both verbally and in writing.
- Monitor and analyze veterinary and public health data to support the Senior Veterinarian in developing policies and regulations.
- Foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in developing and enforcing veterinary protocols for disease prevention, vaccination, and treatment of DHS working animals.
- Contribute to health risk assessments for DHS personnel working with or near operational animals.
- Administrative & Program Support Duties:
- Perform general office duties such as filing, document management, and TWPD veterinary files organization.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, coordinating meetings, and correspondence for senior leadership.
- Assist with coordinating travel arrangements and working animal visits.
- Assist with correspondence, emails, and other administrative tasks as needed.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.
Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
- Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
- Name of Federal agency
- Supervisor name, email, and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Education
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
Additional information
**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.
If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.
Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:
- Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
- Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
- Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
- Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.
- Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a current permanent Federal employee
- Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
- Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
- Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
- Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
- The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.
Qualifications
- A position in the Office of Health Security (OHS), Total Workforce Protection Directorate (TWPD), Health & Medical Readiness Division (HMRD). For a one-year detail, with possibility of extension. Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist with data collection and input for the Working Animal Veterinary Medical Matrix /Crosswalk:
- This tool aligns best practices for working canine and equine programs across federal and state agencies. It will support in developing Animal Health and Welfare Criteria for DHS operational animals.
- Assist in emergency response operations related to animal disease outbreaks, including quarantine measures and mitigation strategies.
- Attend meetings with DHS Components, the Canine and Equine Governance Board (CEGB), and other entities that have or assist Working Animal Programs.
- Research and compile health issues and topics that may impact working animal force
- Update and maintain organizational charts, directories, and contact lists.
- Communicate effectively with team members and Components, both verbally and in writing.
- Monitor and analyze veterinary and public health data to support the Senior Veterinarian in developing policies and regulations.
- Foster working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Assist in developing and enforcing veterinary protocols for disease prevention, vaccination, and treatment of DHS working animals.
- Contribute to health risk assessments for DHS personnel working with or near operational animals.
- Administrative & Program Support Duties:
- Perform general office duties such as filing, document management, and TWPD veterinary files organization.
- Assist in the preparation of reports, presentations, coordinating meetings, and correspondence for senior leadership.
- Assist with coordinating travel arrangements and working animal visits.
- Assist with correspondence, emails, and other administrative tasks as needed.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.
Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.
Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)
- Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)
- Name of Federal agency
- Supervisor name, email, and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Education
EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.
Additional information
**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.
If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.
Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:
- Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:
- Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
- Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
- Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.