This position is located in the Office of Field Operations, Regulatory Operations, Denver District. The district office is responsible for the overall management of an inspection and enforcement program involving meat, poultry, and egg products in several states.

Duties

Plans, facilitates, and coordinates, budgetary, human capital planning, and administrative support functions. Evaluates and adjusts administrative support staff workloads and assignments, special projects, and training needs. Provides advice and guidance on the District’s operating budget, usage of financial management systems, completion and submission of budgetary reports and data calls, procurement and purchasing, and tracking and analysis of financial expenditures. Coordinates the work of lower-graded administrative support staff to ensure customer service standards and deliverable requirements are met, administrative activity is managed, routed, and completed in a timely fashion. Coordinates hiring, employment, and recruitment activities including partnerships with local agencies.

Requirements

• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• May be subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary or trial 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.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• 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/
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Failure to successfully meet these requirements could lead to adverse action proceedings including possible termination.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

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 meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration at the GS-11 grade level.) For the GS-11 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that demonstrates (must demonstrate 3 of the 5) independent experience with: Resource coordination and analysis support Evaluating and measuring the effectiveness and efficiency of business operations Experience using various resource databases such as Public Health Information System (PHIS), Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, WebTA, Financial Management Modernization Initiative System (FMMI), Integrated Acquisition System (IAS), National Finance Center (NFC), etc... (list not all inclusive) to research, evaluate, and analyze data Experience communicating effectively Experience training and/or providing guidance to staff Applicants may also qualify at the GS-11 level based on education. See the education section below for qualifying education. For the GS-12 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-11 level) that demonstrates (must demonstrate 3 of the 5) independent experience with: Providing resource coordination and analysis support to management officials Applying quantitative and qualitative techniques in order to analyze, evaluate, and measure the effectiveness and efficiency of business operations in areas such as staffing and budget Experience using various resource databases such as Public Health Information System (PHIS), Microsoft Office Suite, Concur, WebTA, Financial Management Modernization Initiative System (FMMI), Integrated Acquisition System (IAS), National Finance Center (NFC), etc... (list not all inclusive) to research, evaluate, and analyze data Experience effectively communicating, both orally and in writing, with higher level staff members, Agency officials, union officials, and other customers both internal and external Coordinating hiring, employment, and recruiting activities For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: Administration and Management Positions 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

Applicants can also qualify at the GS-11 level via directly related education in one of the ways listed below:-

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or
• 3 full years of progressively higher education leading to such a degree; or
• LL.M., if related

For more information on how to qualify please see the qualification standards.

Contacts

• Address Food Safety and Inspection Service 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Doug Welder
• Phone: 612-852-7713
• Email: [email protected]