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.

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

• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary or trial 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.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" system.
• 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/
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Failure to successfully meet these requirements could lead to adverse action proceedings including possible termination.
• 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-07 grade level for consideration at the GS-09 grade level.) For the GS-09 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 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. 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

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: Erik Aragon
• Phone: 612-852-7669
• Email: [email protected]