Supervisory General Engineer

This position is located at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Services (ARS), National Bio And Agro-Defense Facility located in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will provide leadership and technical direction in formulating and executing programs and policies related specifically to the NBAF Facility as NBAF Director of Operations.

Serves as NBAF Director of Operations, with responsibility for directing planning and coordinating the NBAF Facilities Engineering, Operations Maintenance Unit (FOMU) and the Animal Resources Unit (ARU).

Provides 24/7 utilities, system operations and services needed for all other NBAF units mission and requirements to continue without and interruption of services, while maximizing unit effectiveness and efficiencies.

Approves the development of work plans, operating budgets and resource allocation in support of customer, needs and objectives.

Prepares, reads and interprets blueprints and drawings of buildings and associated systems such as structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings.

Supervises and leads multidisciplinary teams dedicated to facilities management.

Conducts and chairs special studies as required that include providing technical engineering recommendations on sensitive and controversial issues.