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Supervisory Biologist (Animal Care)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$168K/yr - $195K/yr

1+ years exp

The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in the Animal Care Sciences Directorate of Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), where the Supervisory Biologist will be responsible for the strategic oversight, welfare, and integration of NZCBI’s living animal collection across its campuses.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide strategic advice to the Director and Senior Management Team on policies, goals, and objectives related to NZCBI's animal management programs

Lead the development and execution of short- and long-term plans that align with NZCBI’s Strategic, Science, and Organizational Ethos frameworks

Coordinate with Smithsonian Facilities and Planning departments to ensure infrastructure supports both animal care and public engagement

Oversee the development and integration of a long-range animal collection plan within NZCBI’s Master Plans

Represent NZCBI and the Smithsonian in national and international forums (e.g., AZA, WAZA, IUCN, CBSG), and deliver presentations to Congressional stakeholders

Establishes budgetary priorities and secures funding through federal appropriations, grants, contracts, and philanthropic sources

Qualification

Biological sciences degreeZoological experiencePolicy developmentAnimal care managementBudgetingStaff managementPublic engagementCommunication skills

Required

Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education

Experience: one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as planning and policy development within zoological, conservation, or scientific institutions. Providing direct support to an organization's Director and overseeing zoo operations, including animal care, staff management, budgeting, and public engagement