Summary Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is available. Click Learn more about this agency below. Shifts and species will vary based on assignment. Mount Vernon: For add'l information call Dr. Sara Pennell @ 360-629-8756 or sara.pennell@usda.gov Idaho Falls: For add'l information call Dr. Amber Talley @ 208-329-0569 or amber.talley@usda.gov Employee will primarily work in one plant but may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Denver District. Responsibilities Plans and directs the full range of day-to-day food inspection, ensuring public health by verifying the implementation of food safety systems. Coordinates inspection activities amongst personnel including completion of inspection tasks. Supervises personnel in completion of assigned tasks. Evaluates implementation of Guidelines and Regulations. Ensures personnel completion of duties and scheduled tasks. Identifies what corrective measures are needed to meet regulatory requirements and communicates the information to stakeholders. Provides technical direction to inspection personnel and perform various administrative and supervisory functions for subordinates. Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to interpret and clarify regulations, policies, procedures, and practices. Serves as the Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of an establishment when required. Fosters working relationships between internal and external stakeholders to improve collaboration. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements (including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration at the GS-10 grade level.) For the GS-10 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that demonstrates: Experience that provided knowledge of the properties and characteristics of inspection activities of ingestible items, working with SSOP and HACCP principles and practices. Skill in applying proper techniques for collecting samples and performing field tests and examinations; and experience in reaching and interpreting conclusions. Experience developing written reports and communicating findings verbally. Experience in maintaining personal contacts with internal and external stakeholders. *Past or present supervisory experience will enhance your qualifications for this position. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no educational substitute for experience for this position. Additional Information THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL. Position Requirements. If you are a current FSIS employee and a non-competitive applicant (reassignment, change to lower grade, or non-competitive re-promotion) wanting consideration for this position, you must complete the on-line application process. Assignment Restrictions: FSIS Directive 4735.9, Office of Field Operations Assignment Restrictions and Rules on Gifts from Regulated Industry, sets out the Agency's requirements regarding employee assignment restrictions, as it pertains to family and personal relationships. Please read before applying. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL). Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. All applicants (including FSIS employees) must provide a copy of their Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) that includes tenure and career-conditional/career status, and preferably includes position title, series and grade, as well as a performance appraisal dated within the last 18 months. Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience relevant to this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are determined to be among the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Non-Competitive candidates and applicants under some special hiring authorities need to meet minimum qualifications to be referred. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information please visit: PSLF Program. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Veterans Policy