This position is located in Ridgeland, MS in the Jackson district office of the Office of Field Operations, Regulatory Operations. The district office is responsible for the overall management of an inspection and enforcement program involving meat, poultry, and egg products in several states. The work schedule is full time, Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Salary Range: GS-7, $46,696 - 60,703 GS- 9, $57,118 - 74,250

Duties

You will coordinate staffing and coverage of inspection assignments You will maintain the database of available personnel to ensure assignment staffing. Provide information to union officials and representatives of employment organizations regarding staffing and related issues. You will function as liaison with the FSIS Office of Human Resources to initiate recruitment for new or vacant positions. Authorize and audit travel vouchers to ensure proper use of travel funds. As needed, you may assist in the development of budget and/or hiring projections for the district. Responsible for administering leave schedules for inspection personnel and for monitoring time and attendance reports using WebTA. Conduct orientation sessions for new FSIS employees.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements (including specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below: 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For the GS-7 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level) that demonstrates: Assisting in researching and interpreting basic regulations and guides. Assisting in the development of staffing reports Answering routine inquires on personnel and management issues from the field employees and other customers Maintaining and coordinating calendars and events. Compiling and assembling data to create and maintain spreadsheets. Managing personnel files, training, leave, staffing or other administrative requirements For the GS-9 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-7 level) that demonstrates: Researching inquiries and providing guidance and advisory services to customers at multiple levels related to staffing. Maintaining Personnel management and file/records management. Coordinating training events and providing input or recommendations for training requirements. Researching and interpreting basic regulations and guides. Assisting in the development of staffing reports. Assisting in providing services to customers at multiple levels related to staffing. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: 0301 Qualification Standards.

Education

There is no education substitute for the GS 09 level.

Applicants can also qualify at the GS-7 level via education in one of the ways listed below:

• 1 full year of graduate level education.
• Superior academic achievement: S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying. For more information on how to qualify please see the education standard. Applicants can also qualify at the GS-9 level via education in one of the ways listed below:

• Master's or equivalent graduate degree.
• 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree
• LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying. For more information on how to qualify please see the qualification standards. For more information click here: Qualification Standards

NOTE: Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college, or university,. To verify accreditation, visit the Dept of Education Accredited Schools.

If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with your application. Education from a foreign institution must be equivalent to U.S. education standards There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit NACES. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Mary Ann Arbogast
• Phone: 651-330-4903
• Email: [email protected]