This position is located in the Chicago 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 one or several states. The incumbent of this position has responsibility for coordinating a variety of staffing and related functions to ensure proper and adequate coverage of inspection assignments.

Duties

Maintains records and documentation. Authorizes and audits travel vouchers. Coordinates travel advances. Maintains liaison with Fleet Services Representatives. Functions as a liaison with OHR to initiate recruitment for new or vacant positions. Compiles staffing projections for use by the Resource Manager. Provides staffing reports for higher management. Monitors time and attendance reports.

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 specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below: For the GS-07 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-05 level) that demonstrates: Assisting in researching and interpreting basic regulations and guides. Assisting in the development of staffing reports. Answering routine inquires on personnel, management, and customer issues. Maintaining and coordinating calendars and events. Managing personnel files, training, leave, staffing or other administrative requirements. For the GS-09 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level that demonstrates: Researching inquiries and providing guidance and services to customers at multiple levels related to staffing. Maintaining personnel management and file/records management. Coordinating training 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. 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

Applicants can also qualify at the GS-7 level via education 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 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.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying at the GS-7 and GS-9 grade levels. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: OPM Qualifications.

If education is required or being used to qualify, you must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, official transcripts will be required prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. 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: Debbie Romeyn
• Phone: 612-852-7777
• Email: [email protected]