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Agency:
Agency For International Development
Sub Agency:
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Job Announcement Number:
AID-10-0037A-FW
Job Title:
Food Technologist
Salary Range:
102,721.00 - 133,543.00 USD /year
Series & Grade:
GS-1382-14/14
Promotion Potential:
14
Open Period:
Monday, November 30, 2009 to Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Position Information:
Full Time Permanent - No time limit
Duty Locations:
1 vacancy - Washington, DC
Who May Be Considered:
US citizens - This announcement is open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal
Employees. You will be considered under all categories for which you are
eligible. If you are uncertain of your status, contact the HR Specialist
for additional information before you apply.
Job Summary:
WHO ARE WE?
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has a long
history of extending a helping hand to those people overseas struggling
to make a better life, recover from a disaster or striving to live in a
free and democratic country. It is this caring that stands as a hallmark
of the United States around the world - and shows the world our true
character as a nation.
WHAT ARE WE?
USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall
foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in
Washington, DC, USAID fosters transformational development around the
world. Our work supports economic growth and trade; agriculture and the
environment; education and training; democracy and governance; global
health; global partnerships and humanitarian assistance. We operate in
four regions of the world: Sub-Saharan Africa; Asia and the Near East;
Latin America and the Caribbean; and Europe and Eurasia. USAID employs
individuals in the Civil Service and Foreign Service, as well as through
Personal Service Contracts for service in Washington, DC and overseas.
WHERE ARE WE?
USAID's headquarters is centrally located in downtown Washington, DC, at
the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on
14th and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. We are located right on the Federal
Triangle Metro (Blue and Orange Lines). The office is within walking
distance of restaurants, shops, Smithsonian Institution museums and
Washington Monument. There is also a physical fitness facility and food
court on site.
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line
applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for US
Agency for International Development applicants. Even if you have already
developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line
system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY,
please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=ACVYP.
Key Requirements:
Major Duties:
DUTIES:
Advances in nutrition and biological sciences have led to questions as to
whether current food aid commodities are optimal to meet the precise
needs of different groups of food aid beneficiaries, while developments
in food technology may make it possible to make available more
appropriate and cost-effective commodities. In recognition of this
situation, the current Farm Bill, which authorizes FFP's use of Title II
funds, allows the use of up to $4.5 million through 2011 to assess the
types and quality of products provided as food aid, to adjust products
and formulations, and test prototypes for new products. FFP has recently
provided funding to Tufts University to undertake a two-year program to
work with key stakeholders to reach a consensus on the optimum mix and
composition of enriched, fortified, and blended micronutrient-rich foods
for use in FFP programs, and pursue agreement among stakeholders on the
scientific credibility, technical feasibility, operational relevance, and
economic and industrial viability of recommendations.
Serves as a liaison, providing expert information and consultation on
research, development, testing and approval of new food aid commodities.
Interacts with USDA, WFP, PVOs, industry representatives, consultants,
and clinical investigators on scientific, technological, and regulatory
aspects of the application or review process. As a recognized expert in
area of specialization, provides information, advice, and consultation to
government entities, federal agencies, private industry, and/or
universities on unique and complex food technology issues. Serves as an
official liaison and collaborates on a national and international level
with scientists and government officials on a wide range of regulatory
issues. Provides specialized technological, biological, and/or physical
science expertise as well as specialized analytical expertise in
consulting on a wide variety of regulatory issues and matters. As an
expert, prepares and/or delivers legislative testimony on food aid
commodities. Makes presentationsat formal professional meetings at the
national level and before large groups. Takes a leading role in the
development and presentation of training programs within an area of
expertise. Plans and conducts technical reviews of precedent-setting
professional studies, research, and/or analysis related to food aid
commodities. Applies findings in the development of guidance or
directives related to the development and approval of new food aid
commodities.
Conducts, analyzes, and interprets studies of a broad and encompassing
nature to asses adequacy of existing and proposed food aid commodities.
Analyzes technical issues, to include nutrient and non-nutrient
components in foods, the measurement of biochemical indices of nutrient
status, and dietary assessment methodology. Program Planning and
Management Work 20% Assesses new commodities and the improvement of
complex commodity research, development, testing and approval process
encompassing difficult and diverse functions or issues that affect
critical aspects of the major programs related to food aid of USAID. As
an expert on commodity issues, recommends and participates working groups
to develop, test and approve new products, and review and improve the
policies and procedures for doing so.
In terms of new commodities and procedures, recommends short- and
long-range goals, develops detailed plans for implementing them, and
oversees implementation of the goals in various government and
non-government organizations. Determines if adjustments or changes in
objectives or emphasis are needed in organization functions. Recommends
organizational or process changes. Determines the need for new written policies
and procedures. Conducts comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions
to ensure that the organization meets its stated goals, and identifies
areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced. Reviews productivity
in all areas, monitors problem areas, and oversees implementation of
solutions that will eliminate them. Designs and conducts a wide variety
of comprehensive studies and detailed analyses of complex functions and
processes related to program planning and management. Identifies and
proposes solutions to management problems that are of major importance to
planning program direction. Serves as Agreement Officer's Technical
Representative to manage grants and Contracting Officer's Technical
Representative to manage contracts related to the development and testing
of new food aid commodities.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM FEDERAL
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
A. Applicants must
show successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an
accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree
in food technology, or dairy technology, microbiology, biology,
chemistry, physics, or a related discipline or field of biological or
physical science. The course work must have been comprised of at least 30
semester/45 quarter hours in the basic biological and physical sciences,
and included at least 20 semester/30 quarter hours in food technology and
closely related subjects, or 20 semester/30 quarter hours in subjects
that can be applied directly to food technology.
OR
B. Combination of
education and experience----courses equivalent to a major, including the
course work specified, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience
or additional education.
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
In addition to
meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have
had one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13.
Specialized
experience is experience which is in or related to the line of work of
the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the
specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the
duties of the position.
SCREEN OUT
ELEMENT(S):
Ability to evaluate
and interpret food quality data and nutrition findings for food products.
Ability to lead
consulations on research, development, testing and approval of food
products.
Knowledge of
scientific developments related to food technololgy and ability to apply
this knowledge to the development of new food products.
Ability to plan and
execute work.
See Other Information for further requirements.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as
evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative
to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and
abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
Benefits:
See Other Information.
Other Information:
USAID is listed as one of the top ten best places to work in the federal
Government by the Office of Personnel Management's survey.
WHERE ARE WE?
USAID's headquarters is centrally located in downtown Washington, DC, at
the prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center on
14th and Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. We are located right on the Federal
Triangle Metro (Blue and Orange Lines). The office is within walking
distance of restaurants, shops, Smithsonian Institution museums and
Washington Monument.
USAID is creating a
workplace environment where every employee is valued and accepted, where
management practices are inclusive rather than exclusive, and where
differences are not only accepted but utilized to strengthen Agency
performance.
Position is located
in Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance, Office of Food for
Peace.
Applicant must meet
all of the qualification requirements listed in order to receive
consideration for this position. Also, demonstration of work supporting
qualifications MUST be documented and reflected in your work history
within the body of your profile or resume in order to receive
consideration.
Can you picture
yourself working for a Government Agency that has a long history of
extending a helping hand to people overseas struggling to make a better
life, recover from a disaster or striving to live a free and democratic
country? If you are an energetic individual who is interested in making a
positive change in the world, you can do that here! The time is now for
you to help make a difference! USAID is creating a workplace environment
where every employee is valued and accepted, where management practices
are inclusive rather than exclusive, and where differences are not only
accepted but utilized to strengthen Agency performance.
Applicants must meet
all of the specialized qualification requirements in order to receive
consideration for this position. Demonstration of work supporting the
specialized qualifications MUST be documented and reflected in your work
history within the body of your profile or resume in order to receive
consideration. For applicants who are current or former Federal Employees
the required documents that must be received by the close date of this
announcement are (please electronically attach them to your application):
• SF50 for proof of Career/Career Conditional Federal
appointment Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, or equivalent showing
your full performance level or career ladder. Your SF 50 MUST verify current grade,
promotion potential, reinstatement eligibility or
highest federal civilian grade. Please DO NOT send Awards or Pay
Adjustment SF-50s. If you are requesting Veteran's Preference the
following documents must be attached to your application. • Veterans Preference proof
documents (i.e. DD214, official letter from DoD,
SF15 DoD disability letter).
Please electronically attach these documents directly to your application
or fax to 253-573-9869.
This announcement is
being used to consider internal Merit Promotion and external candidates.
You will be considered under all categories for which you are eligible.
Applicants must
submit a complete online application by the closing date of this
announcement. If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the
employing office for alternate application procedures. Please call Avue
Direct Services at 253-573-1877, extension 209, or email at
JoeAvue@avuetech.com.
Applicants
submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and
attach them, to the employment application. If this is not possible,
copies of documents can be faxed to (253) 573-9869, or mailed to the
following address: USAID, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct
Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or
mailed proof documents must be submitted prior to the closing date of the
announcement and must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy
announcement number.
All applicants will
be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,
marital status, political affiliation, age, sex, sexual orientation,
physical disabilities, membership in an employee organization, or any
other non-merit factors.
This agency provides
reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring
process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable
accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Moving expenses are
not authorized.
SELECTIVE SERVICE.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31,
1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for
this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his
registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the
Selective Service Law.
If you are a David
L. Boren scholar or fellow, and are not currently a student, the Homeland
Security Act of 2002 provides that you can be considered, under a special
appointing authority, for vacancies that are advertised under an agency's
promotion procedures.
Positions within this agency generally satisfy NSEP service requirements
for David L. Boren scholars and fellows. Contact the National Security
Education Board for further details on service requirements
(http://www.nsepnet.org).
Generally,
preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to
October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August
2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who
served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and
ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in
a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or
Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
(AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or
Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference
if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are
the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow,
widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a
Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.
If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, or
you are applying for consideration under the Veteran Employment
Opportunity Act or Veteran Readjustment Authority, attach a copy of your DD-214 "Certificate of
Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or other proof of
eligibility. If you are applying for consideration under the 30% or more
Disabled Veteran Authority, you must attach a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans'
Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
If you are an
eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply
for special selection over other applicants for this position.
Individuals who have priority selection rights under the Agency Career
Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for
the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all
qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 90 or better
on established ranking criteria. The determination of whether or not the
applicant meets the well-qualified definition will be made prior to veteran preference points being
added. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one
of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection
priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation;
an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury
compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your
disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or
National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C.
8337(h) or 8456.
BASIS OF RATING:
Qualified applicants receive a score of 70 to 100 before veteran's preference points are
applied (if applicable). You will be rated based on your qualifications
for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training
you report relative to this position that show the degree to which you
possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy
announcement.
IMPORTANT: If you
are found to have rated your self assessment higher than the information
in your on-line application, supporting documentation narratives, and/or any
other relevant part of your application package; including
attachments, a score will manually be determined that reflects your
documented experience. This may result in a lowered score and may also
eliminate you from the best qualified list.
How To Apply:
Applications for this position are being processed through an on-line
applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for US
Agency for International Development applicants. Even if you have already
developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line
system to complete the application process. To obtain information about this position and TO APPLY,
please click on http://www.avuecentral.com/vacancy.html?ref=ACVYP.
If you are unable to apply online, you may contact the employing office
for alternate application procedures. Please call Frederick Williams at
2027120272 or email at fwilliams@usaid.gov.
Required Documents:
Documents That May Be Required for Verification Of Eligibility:
* Proof of United States Citizenship (birth certificate or other
acceptable documentation).
* Proof of military service (DD214s or other equivalent
documents).
* Proof of government service providing reinstatement eligibility –
Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50 or other equivalent
document
* SF15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference and
appropriate documentation (for 10-point compensable or
non-compensable disability preference, Purple Heart, disability pension,
or preference based on service of spouse or child).
* Proof of eligibility for priority placement consideration under Career
Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP); i.e., copy of
appropriate documentation such as RIF separation notice, or other notice
of eligibility.
* Proof of eligibility for special appointment authorities for people
with disabilities. Proof of disability from military service (i.e.,
letter from
Veterans Administration or a branch of the armed forces indicating
disability and the amount [%] of the disability, or certification from a
State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency or Veterans Administration).
* Proof of government service meeting time-in-grade requirements.
* Copy of college transcript if education was used to qualify you for the
position.
Contact Information:
AVUE Direct Services
Phone: 2535731877 x 209
Fax: 2535739869
Email: joeavue@tech.com
Or write:
USASID
RRB/ITC
US
Washington, Dist of Columbia 20523
US
Fax: 2535739869
What To Expect Next:
You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as
evidenced by the education, experience and training you report relative
to this position which shows that you possess the knowledges, skills and
abilities required. Paid or unpaid experience will be considered.
EEO Policy Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Statement: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps
Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi
Legal and Regulatory
Guidance: http://www.usajobs.gov/lrg
USAJOBS Control Number: 1745125
Control Number: 84808594
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