This position is located in Albany, CA in the Alameda 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. The work schedule is full time, Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Salary Range: GS-7, $61,023 - 79,331 GS- 9, $74,642 - 97,034

Duties

Compile staffing projections and coordinate staffing and coverage of inspection assignments. Maintain the database of available personnel to ensure assignment staffing and provide staffing reports for higher management. Provide information to union officials and representatives of employment organizations regarding staffing and related issues. Interpret and provide guidance on union contracts and other agreements. Coordinate training activities for the district. Function as liaison with the FSIS Office of Human Resources to initiate recruitment for new or vacant positions. Authorize and audit travel to ensure proper use of travel funds and coordinate travel arrangements. Administer leave schedules for inspection personnel and for monitoring time and attendance reports using WebTA. Conduct orientation sessions for new FSIS employees. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 every Federal employee is required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of that employee's choosing.
• 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/
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This includes responses to all eligibility assessment and occupational questionnaires, along with submission of your resume and all supporting documentation.
• Must provide transcripts that support the qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application package. Official transcripts will be required if selected.
• 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.
• Selectee may be subject to satisfactory completion of one-year probationary or trial period.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.

Qualifications

To be eligible for appointment under the College Graduate Hiring Authority, applicants must meet requirement A or B. A. Applicants who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years. OR B. Veterans who have completed a bachelor's or graduate degree from a qualifying educational institution and have an intervening period of obligated service of at least four years in the uniformed services. The two-year eligibility period begins on the date of discharge or release from the uniformed service. In addition to meeting the eligibility listed above, all applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For the GS-7 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-5 level) that demonstrates: Assisting in researching and interpreting basic regulations and guides. Assisting in the development of staffing reports Answering routine inquires on personnel and management issues from the field employees and other customers Maintaining and coordinating calendars and events. Compiling and assembling data to create and maintain spreadsheets. Managing personnel files, training, leave, staffing or other administrative requirements For the GS-9 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-7 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.

Education

Applicants can also qualify at the GS-7 level via education in lieu of specialized experience in one of the ways listed below:

• 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.

Applicants can also qualify at the GS-9 level via education in lieu of specialized experience 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.

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: Jamie Mitchell
• Phone: 612-852-7730
• Email: [email protected]