VACANCY INFORMATION: Hurlock, MD Supervisory CSI, GS-1862-10, SJ-552 Establishment: P7927-AMICK FARMS, LLC located in Dorchester County Work Schedule: 2nd Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:15 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. Activity: Slaughter/Processing Species: Poultry NPIS Facility Salary Range: GS-10: $75,329 to $97,925 E???????mployee can be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Raleigh district. For additional information contact: Yanci Evans at 919-326-5292 or [email protected]

Duties

Plan and direct the full range of day-to-day food inspection, ensuring public health by verifying the implementation of food safety systems. Coordinate inspection activities amongst personnel including completion of inspection tasks. Supervise personnel in completion of assigned tasks. Evaluate implementation of guidelines and regulations. Ensure personnel complete duties and scheduled tasks. Identify corrective measures are needed to meet regulatory requirements and communicate the information to stakeholders. Provide technical direction to inspection personnel and perform various administrative and supervisory functions for subordinates. Interact with internal and external stakeholders to interpret and clarify regulations, policies, procedures, and practices. Serve as the Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of an establishment when required. Foster 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, specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must have completed 52 weeks at the GS-09 grade level to meet the time-in-grade requirement. For the GS-10 level: 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

There is no educational substitute for experience for this position.

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]