Supervisory Consumer Safety Inspector

Summary

VACANCY INFORMATION: Salisbury, MD

Supervisory CSI, GS-1862-10, SJ-552

Establishment: P764-Perdue Foods, LLC (Salisbury-MD) located in Wicomico County

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am-2:30 p.m.

Activity: Slaughter/Processing

Species: Poultry

NPIS Facility

Salary Range:

GS-10: $72,667 to $94,464

Employee can be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Raleigh District.

For additional information contact: Sharon Barbry at 919-326-5278.

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current permanent Food Safety and Inspection Service employees with competitive status, USDA employees eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and employees on the Reemployment Priority List (RPL).

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

Conditions of Employment

• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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/
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• 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.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• Should be able to read, speak, write, and effectively communicate in the English language.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination.

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-10 grade level.)

For the GS-10 level: 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.

For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

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

There is no educational substitute for experience for this position.

Additional information

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL. Position Requirements.

All applicants (including FSIS employees) must provide a copy of their Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) that includes tenure and career-conditional/career status, and preferably includes position title, series and grade.

If you are a current FSIS employee and a non-competitive applicant (reassignment, change to lower grade, or non-competitive re-promotion) wanting consideration for this position, you must complete the on-line application process.

Must be able to read, speak, write and effectively communicate in the English language.

This announcement may be used to fill additional like vacancies should any occur in the announced duty location(s).

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL). Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP 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 applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.

It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. To see more information visit CHCO Council.

Assignment Restrictions: FSIS Directive 4735.9, Office of Field Operations Assignment Restrictions and Rules on Gifts from Regulated Industry FSIS Directive 4735.9 Revision 2 (usda.gov), sets out the Agency's specific procedures regarding ethical employee conduct, specifically related to employee assignment restrictions and gifts from regulated establishments. Please click on this link and read directive prior to applying.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application, including the assessment questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet the qualification requirements and to determine if your resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
• Self Management

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

If we determine that you inflated your qualifications and or experience on your resume your rating may be lowered to reflect more accurately the submitted documentation.

Clicking the link below will present a preview of the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the Apply button to the right.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12538891

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire competency based assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the email or the closing of the announcement.

USA Hire Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93-112) (Rehab. Act), as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application.

We must receive your request for RA prior to starting the assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive the email invitation to complete the USA Hire assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

To determine if you need a reasonable accommodation, please review the procedures for requesting a reasonable accommodation for online assessments here: USA Hire reasonable accommodation

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package. The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete: Our office is not responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
  
  - Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties, including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) supervisor's phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications. If you need assistance in creating a federal resume please click here.
  
  • Your application may be disqualified if you include any of the information listed here: What should I leave out of my resume?
  
  You must submit the documents below if you claim any of the following:
  
  Current and Former Federal Employees:
  
  1) Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade.
  
  AND
  
  2) Most recently completed performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan. For more information click here.
  
  - Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP or RPL Priority: Proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
  
  We cannot accept documents after the announcement has closed.
  
  NOTE: It is an applicant's responsibility to submit updated information. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application" to continue.
• How to Apply
  
  Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents sections.
  
  1. Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. We recommend you set up an automatic email notification to receive updates of your application's status, otherwise, you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status.
  2. Click the Apply Online button. Answer all required questions, verify the documents you selected from USAJOBS transferred into the Agency's staffing system, and attach any additional documents that may not have transferred or may be required.
  3. Answer the application questions and attach all necessary supporting documents. You can select your stored USAJOBS resume, create a new resume or upload a resume. You will also be able to upload other relevant documents. All uploaded documents must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). See Required Documents for details.
  4. Verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents once you are in the Agency's staffing system.
  5. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on the announcement closing date.
  6. If you are required to complete any USA Hire assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.
  7. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
  
  Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
  
  Set aside at least three hours to take the USA Hire assessments. However, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. In most cases, your responses to the USA Hire assessments will be reused for one year from the date you complete an assessment. Your responses will be automatically reused when future applications require completion of the same assessments.
  
  For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: USA Hire Assessments.
  
  You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically. We are available to assist you during normal business hours.
  
  Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office for an alternate method. All electronic and hardship application packages with supporting documents must be complete to be considered.
  
  This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.
  
  If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment office, or another establishment that provides internet service to complete the online application and the assessment questionnaire. If this is not an option, refer to the Alternative Methods for Applying section below for specific instructions.
  
  Alternative Methods for Applying: If you are unable to apply using the internet, please fax your request for an application package along with your name and mailing address to: HR (Branch 2) 1-833-840-9219.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  May Xiong
  
  Phone
  
  612-852-7724
  
  Email
  
  may.xiong@usda.gov
  
  Address
  
  Food Safety and Inspection Service
  
  1400 Independence Ave SW
  
  Washington, DC 20250
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log into your USAJOBS account to check your application status. We expect to make a final job offer approximately 40 days after the deadline for applications.
  
  We expect to make a final job offer approximately 40 days after the deadline for applications.
  
  Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; acceptance or retention in the armed forces; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to fsis.fca@usda.gov, subject line: Fair Chance Act.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package. The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete: Our office is not responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.

- Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties, including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; and title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) supervisor's phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications. If you need assistance in creating a federal resume please click here.

• Your application may be disqualified if you include any of the information listed here: What should I leave out of my resume?

You must submit the documents below if you claim any of the following:

Current and Former Federal Employees:

1) Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade.

AND

2) Most recently completed performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan. For more information click here.

- Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP or RPL Priority: Proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.

We cannot accept documents after the announcement has closed.

NOTE: It is an applicant's responsibility to submit updated information. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application" to continue.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents sections.

1. Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. We recommend you set up an automatic email notification to receive updates of your application's status, otherwise, you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status.
2. Click the Apply Online button. Answer all required questions, verify the documents you selected from USAJOBS transferred into the Agency's staffing system, and attach any additional documents that may not have transferred or may be required.
3. Answer the application questions and attach all necessary supporting documents. You can select your stored USAJOBS resume, create a new resume or upload a resume. You will also be able to upload other relevant documents. All uploaded documents must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). See Required Documents for details.
4. Verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents once you are in the Agency's staffing system.
5. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 p.m. (EDT) on the announcement closing date.
6. If you are required to complete any USA Hire assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.
7. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.

Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.

Set aside at least three hours to take the USA Hire assessments. However, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. In most cases, your responses to the USA Hire assessments will be reused for one year from the date you complete an assessment. Your responses will be automatically reused when future applications require completion of the same assessments.

For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: USA Hire Assessments.

You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically. We are available to assist you during normal business hours.

Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office for an alternate method. All electronic and hardship application packages with supporting documents must be complete to be considered.

This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

If you do not have access to the Internet, you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment office, or another establishment that provides internet service to complete the online application and the assessment questionnaire. If this is not an option, refer to the Alternative Methods for Applying section below for specific instructions.

Alternative Methods for Applying: If you are unable to apply using the internet, please fax your request for an application package along with your name and mailing address to: HR (Branch 2) 1-833-840-9219.

Agency contact information

May Xiong

Phone

612-852-7724

Email

may.xiong@usda.gov

Address

Food Safety and Inspection Service

1400 Independence Ave SW

Washington, DC 20250

US

Next steps

Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log into your USAJOBS account to check your application status. We expect to make a final job offer approximately 40 days after the deadline for applications.

We expect to make a final job offer approximately 40 days after the deadline for applications.

Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; acceptance or retention in the armed forces; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to fsis.fca@usda.gov, subject line: Fair Chance Act.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request