Consumer Safety Officer (Regional Food Specialist) –
Atlanta, GA
Department: Department Of Health And Human Services
Agency: Food and Drug Administration
Job Announcement Number: PH-KMC-320236-Comp/MP
JOB SUMMARY:
Duties
Additional
Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Atlanta, GA The incumbent
of this position is responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating a
comprehensive Retail Food Protection Program. As an expert food
specialist within the Regional Office, the incumbent:
Qualifications and
Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To
qualify for this position, you must meet the basic educational requirement
and one of the additional requirements listed below. BASIC
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants
must meet one of the basic requirements described in A and B below.
Transcripts MUST
be submitted to verify completion of the required education. A. Successful
completion of a degree 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 B.
A combination of education and experience: Completion of coursework that
consisted of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study described in A
above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Requirements: GS-11: One
year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level
in the Federal Service planning and carrying out inspections and
investigations encompassing a variety of commodities and processes, and evaluating
inspection programs. The work required me to apply knowledge of conventional
methods and techniques of the industry to the requirements of my assignments. OR Three
(3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D.
degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in one of the fields mentioned
above. OR Combination
of Experience and Education: I do not
meet the experience definition above and I do not have three full years of
graduate education. Only education in
excess of the first two years of graduate education may be combined with
experience. GS-12: One
year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level
in the Federal Service planning and carrying out inspections and
investigations encompassing a full range of commodities and processes, and
evaluating inspection programs. The work required me to apply knowledge of
conventional methods and techniques of the industry and adapt existing precedents
and programs to the requirements of my assignments. ARE YOU USING YOUR
EDUCATION TO QUALIFY?
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 http://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 Friday, April 09,
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: PH320236. 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 weeks)
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