About the Position: Serves as Consumer Safety Officer assigned to PHC-P. Plans, develops and conducts Initial, Routine, Directed, and Special Food Protection Audits of commercial food establishments for the command throughout Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, United States territories located in the Pacific, and countries located in the USINDOPACOM area of operation (AOR).

Duties

Performs the duties in the Food Protection Program within the Veterinary Services Division (VSD) of the US Army Public Health Command-Pacific (PHC-P). Responsible for assisting with planning, conducting, reporting and evaluation of food defense assessments and programs.

Requirements

• Temporary Duty travel (TDY) may be required up to 50% of the time.
• Able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• A physical examination is required for this position.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential".
• Position requires Immunization screening.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and work experience requirements described 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized experience is defined as: Conducts on the job food protection audit training for Veterinary Corps officers and enlisted personnel. Prepares, reviews, and submits technical audit reports of commercial food establishments for approval. Performs audit administrative tasks to include screening audit reports submitted by auditors within the region for accuracy, completion, technical data, and quality in a timely manner. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityCustomer ServiceStrategic Thinking Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Education

BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in quality assurance or a related degree that included at least 30 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: consumer laws, biological sciences, food science, chemistry, pharmacy, physical sciences, food technology, nutrition, medical science, engineering, epidemiology, veterinary medical science, legal investigations, law enforcement, or related scientific fields that provided knowledge directly related to consumer safety officer work. The 30 semester hours may include up to 8 semester hours in statistics, or course work that included the principles, theory, or practical application of computers or computer programming. (transcripts are required)

OR

Combination of education and experience--courses consisting of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study described in paragraph A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address M1-W08KAA REGIONAL HEALTH COMMAND-PACIFIC DO NOT MAIL Tripler AMC, HI 96859 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk