Description
This announcement opened Wednesday, April 15, 2026, and will remain open through Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Zoological Field Specialist within the Center for Animal Welfare has nationwide responsibilities related to the humane care and treatment of zoological species, with a particular emphasis in marine mammals, used in either exhibition, research, or the animal trade, along with the proper transportation of the animal(s).
*The incumbent may be extended the opportunity to remain in their current duty station, provided they are already assigned to an office and not located in the NCR.
The duties include industry and inspector education, evaluation of regulations and policies, inspection of problematic facilities, liaison with industry and other regulatory agencies at both the regional and national levels, and consultation on enforcement actions related to this area of expertise. The Zoological Field Specialist also serves as an ad hoc member of inspection teams when situations require onsite expertise. USDA is looking for someone with clinical experience as a zoological veterinarian, and with particular expertise in cetacean and other marine mammal welfare issues.
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Requirements
Conditions of employment
- You must be a US Citizen or US National.
- Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
- Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
- Selectee may be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.
- Valid state driver's license may be required at the time of application.
- In accordance with Office of Government Ethics regulations concerning conflict of interest, the incumbent may be required to submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of their effective date of appointment and annually thereafter.
- All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
