Job Title: Consumer Safety Officer (Retail Food Specialist)
Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Food and Drug Administration
Job Announcement Number: PH-DH-322010-COMP-MP
JOB SUMMARY:
Duties
Additional
Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Site to be determined after
selection is made · Provides comprehensive
investigational, inspectional, and technical assistance and consultation on
Retail Food Program related issues. · Evaluates the effects
of technological developments on national and regional programs to recommend
appropriate procedural or policy changes. · Serves as a technical
authority on Federal food service health code regulations. · Recommends to state
and local health officials new enforcement approaches. · Conducts on-site inspections
and surveys to evaluate sanitary conditions in the industry and to evaluate
the effectiveness of state and local programs. · Certifies State Food
Service Officers. · Conducts various
seminars or training courses on Retail Food Protection Program areas. Qualifications and
Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants
must meet both basic AND additional requirements as noted below
: Basic
Requirements: 1. Degree -
successfully completed a four year course of study leading to a
Bachelor's or higher degree that included at least 30 that included at least
30 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: biological
sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, physical sciences, food technology, nutrition,
medical science, engineering, epidemiology, veterinary medical science, or
related scientific fields that provided knowledge directly related to
consumer safety officer work. The 30 semester hours can include up to 8
semester hours in statistics, or course work that included the principles,
theory, or practical application of computers or computer programming;OR 2. Combination
of education and experience -- successfully completed courses consisting of
at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study described in A above, plus
appropriate experience or additional education. Additional
Requirements: For the
GS-12 level, one year of experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11
level of the Federal service, conducting portions of on-site visits to
evaluate state inspection and program control practices related to food
safety and sanitation; analyzing existing legislation, policies, or
procedures related to food safety to identify deficiencies or areas of
non-compliance and recommend solutions; presenting seminars or training
classes on retail food protection programs or procedures; and assisting in
the development of short-range plans for food service health or environmental
health programs of a regional nature. For the
GS-13 level, one year of experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12
level of the Federal service, conducting on-site visits to evaluate
state inspection and program control practices related to food safety and
sanitation; analyzing legislation, policies, or procedures related to food
safety to identify deficiencies or areas of non-compliance and recommend
solutions; presenting seminars or training classes on retail food protection
programs or procedures; and assisting in the development of long-range plans
for food service health or environmental health programs of a regional
nature. You MUST
provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless
otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit
a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the
course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the
announcement. Foreign
Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or
universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the
education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that
specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such
education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S.
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S.
accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Only
experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be
considered. Status
candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower
grade level).
HOW YOU
WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the
application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting
documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the
assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the
questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background
matches the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position.
If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a
determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or
experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow
all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your
qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge,
skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Benefits and Other Info
BENEFITS:
The Federal
government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. This
link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal
employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp
OTHER
INFORMATION:
If you are
a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-points veterans'
preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of
eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you
must also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans'
Preference" plus the proof required by that form. For more
information on veterans’ preference see http://www.usajobs.gov/veteranscenter Males born
after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov ). Interagency
Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on
how to apply as an ICTAP eligible see http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap.
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy,
displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the
rating criteria for this position. How To Apply
HOW TO
APPLY:
To apply for
this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which
includes: 1. Your Résumé The complete
Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, March
25, 2010. To begin the
process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your
existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment
questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of
the process. Note: To return to a
previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/. To fax
supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf
using the following Vacancy ID: PH322010. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. If you cannot
apply online:
REQUIRED
DOCUMENTS:
The following
documents are required and must be received by the closing date of this
announcement: 1. Your Résumé
AGENCY
CONTACT INFO:
WHAT TO
EXPECT NEXT:
Once the
online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email
that your submission was successful. Based upon your score, you may be referred
to the hiring official. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you
may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview. You will
receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you
during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6
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