VACANCY INFORMATION: Dayton, VA Supervisory CSI, GS-1862-10, SJ-552 Establishment: P18-CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, located in Rockingham County Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 1:55 p.m. - 10:25 p.m. Activity: Slaughter/Processing Species: Poultry Salary Range: GS-10: $66,036 to $85,844 Employee can be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Raleigh District but will work primarily at one plant. For additional information contact Cheryl Davis at 919-326-5290

Duties

Plans and directs the full range of day-to-day food inspection, ensuring public health by verifying the implementation of food safety systems Coordinates inspection activities amongst personnel including completion of inspection tasks Supervises personnel in completion of assigned tasks Evaluates implementation of guidelines and regulations Ensures personnel completion of duties and scheduled tasks Identifies what corrective measures are needed to meet regulatory requirements and communicates the information to stakeholders Provides technical direction to inspection personnel and perform various administrative and supervisory functions for subordinates Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to interpret and clarify regulations, policies, procedures, and practices Serves as the Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of an establishment when required Fosters working relationships between internal and external stakeholders to improve collaboration

Requirements

• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. 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
• 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/
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements including time-in-grade restrictions and specialized experience by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must have completed one year at the GS-09 grade to meet the time-in-grade requirement. Specialized experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level that demonstrates: Experience that provided knowledge of the properties and characteristics of inspection activities of ingestible items, working with SSOP and HACCP principles and practices. Skill in applying proper techniques for collecting samples and performing field tests and examinations; and experience in reaching and interpreting conclusions. Experience developing written reports and communicating findings verbally. Experience in maintaining personal contacts with internal and external stakeholders. *Past or present supervisory experience will enhance your qualifications for this position. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. 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

You cannot substitute education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: May Xiong
• Phone: 612-852-7724
• Email: [email protected]