Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is available. Shifts and species will vary based on assignment. Employee may be detailed to any shift at any plant within the specific district for which the selection has been made.
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.
Current permanent Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) employees with competitive status, USDA CTAP/RPL eligible.
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.