Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and Referral Bonus Awards are available. Click Learn more about this agency below. Shifts and species will vary based on assignment. For additional information contact Davi-Anne Phillip at (404) 439-6770 or send an e-mail to [email protected] Employee will primarily work in one plant but may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Atlanta District.

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

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• 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.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• 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/
• 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.
• Should be able to read, speak, write, and effectively communicate in the English language.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements, including specialized experience, by the closing date of the announcement as defined below: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. 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. 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. Please view OPM's Qualifications Standards for more information on the qualifications for this position, Consumer Safety Inspector Series, GS-1862. The duties of a Consumer Safety Inspector are performed in a hazardous working environment. For additional information, please click here. The below requirements are not an all-inclusive list. Failure to fully meet a functional requirement is not automatically disqualifying. Applicants must: Be physically and medically able to efficiently perform the essential job functions, without being a direct threat to themselves and others. Have full range of motion to perform rapid repetitive twisting and working with arms above shoulder level. Be able to stand and walk on slippery and uneven floors and catwalks, and climbing stairs and ladders. Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Have manual dexterity of the upper body, including arms, hands, and fingers with a normal sense of touch in both hands. Have good near and distance vision, be free of chronic eye disease and have correctable vision of at least 20/40 in one eye. Have the ability to distinguish shades of color. Any significant degree of color blindness (more than 25 percent error rate on approved color plate test) may be disqualifying. Individuals with some hearing loss and/or requiring hearing amplification will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

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: Darren Johnson
• Phone: (612) 852-7664
• Email: [email protected]