This position is located in the Office of Field Operations, Regulatory Operations, Philadelphia District. 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 incumbent will be responsible for coordinating a variety of staffing and related functions to ensure proper and adequate coverage of inspection assignments.

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. Coordinate training activities for the district and assist with travel arrangements in accordance with the travel regulations. 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

• Satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check required.
• 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.
• Federal law requires the use of E-VERIFY to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
• 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.
• You may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, 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 for the GS-09 grade level.) For the GS-7 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-6 level) that demonstrates: Assisting in researching and interpreting basic regulations and guides. Assisting in development of staffing reports. Answering routine inquires from the field and customers on personnel, and management issues. Personnel management and files / records management experience. Maintaining, coordinating calendars and events. Compiling and assembling data, creating and maintaining spreadsheets, personnel, training, leave, staffing or other administrative requirements. 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 qualify at the GS-7 level with education:

• 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 qualify at the GS-9 level with education:

• 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: Qualification Standards

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Steve Zimmerman
• Phone: 612-852-7629
• Email: [email protected]