This position is located in the Denver District office located in Lakewood, CO. If you are a current student projected to graduate within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement, you are encouraged to apply. Proof of graduation is required prior to appointment.

Duties

The Pathways Recent Graduate program duration is one year. Upon successful completion of the program and at the agency's discretion, the appointee may be converted to a permanent position in the competitive service. The duties described below are at the full performance level (GS-9). Incumbents will serve in a developmental capacity, wherein the work is less complex in nature and the supervisor provides specific instruction and guidance. Coordinate staffing and coverage of inspection assignments. 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. 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. 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

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check and completion a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306).
• Successful completion of one-year trial period. The duration of the Recent Graduates appointment in the excepted service is the trial 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
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Service in the Pathways Program confers no right to further employment in either the competitive or excepted service.
• All USDA Recent Graduates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of their appointment.
• A USDA Pathways Programs Participant Agreement must be completed before the Recent Graduate's entrance-on duty (EOD) and signed by the Recent Graduate.
• Must meet Pathways Recent Graduate program requirements. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Must be in good academic standing as defined by the school you are attending or attended.

Qualifications

To Be Eligible For An Appointment Under The Recent Graduates Program You Must Meet The Following Requirements: A. You must be a recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, some associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution such as an accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum. Note: Certificate program is defined as post-secondary education in a qualifying educational institution equal to at least one academic year of full-time study that's part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum. If you are a current student projected to graduate within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement, you are encouraged to apply. Proof of graduation is required prior to appointment. B. Veterans who were precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their 2-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty; however, eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed 6 years from the date on which the degree or certificate was obtained. The date of release or discharge from active duty should be later than the date the degree or certificate was obtained. In addition to the meeting the above eligibility requirements for a Recent Graduate appointment, you must also meet the following experience and/or education qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To Qualify At The GS-07 Grade 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. Your specialized experience must be clearly and thoroughly described in your resume in order to be creditable. OR Successful completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education OR Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) after completing a bachelor's degree. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. 1. Class standing. Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.). Applicants must have a grade-point average of: a. 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better)as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR b. 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. 3. Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed below. These honor societies are listed by the Association of College Honor Societies: https://www.achshonor.org/. Agencies considering eligibility based on any society not included in the following list must ensure that the honor society meets the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. OR Combination of Education and Experience: applicable post high-school education and experience as noted above. The total percentage must equal at least 100%. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts. 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.

Education

If education is being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty.

COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS: You MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts which show the following:

• Your Field of Study
• School Name
• Student's Name
• Current GPA or Academic Standing
• Past and Current Course Work
• Degree Program
• Major/Concentration

If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as 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 the NACES website. 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]