This position is for the Branch Chief for the Administrative Services Division (ASD), Safety and Physical Security Branch (SPSB). The branch mission is to prevent accidents, injuries and safeguard government employees and property by providing technical assistance and training, perform inspection to evaluate effectiveness of safety, security and health programs, examine, detect, and correct security deficiencies at FSIS-owned and leased facilities, and oversees the Agency credentialing program.

Duties

Provides oversight and technical assistance performing inspection of the safety and health program. Assures that all customer needs are responded to promptly and effectively. Serves as the principal occupational safety and health program and environmental management program advisor Maintains effective communications with officials at all levels of internal and external organizations. Directs the development of policies, standards, protocol, guidelines, and mandates. Manages an occupational safety and health training program. Directs development of data management systems. Develops policies for the credentialing program. Monitors work of subordinates to ensure their work products reflect organizational goals. Provide briefings on occupational safety and health issues. Evaluates the efficiency of environmental, safety and health, physical security program efforts.

Requirements

• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• 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.
• If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• 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/
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

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-13 grade level for consideration at the GS-14 grade level.) For the GS-14 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-13 level) that demonstrates: Providing leadership working with cross-functional teams. Communicating with Senior leadership on Safety and Health and Physical Security issues. Engaging external customers to support and resolve issues. Experience using data to evaluate performance and identify risks. Effectively communicating using written products and verbal briefings. Experience as a liaison with OSHA, Health (NIOSH) and/or the USDA on occupational safety and health issues. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: 0018 series 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 substitution for specialized experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Abigail Woyke
• Phone: 612-852-7699
• Email: [email protected]