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* PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH FOOD SAFETY AND DEFENSE *
This is an Intermittent Food Inspector job, you need to know the following:
We are not able to predict if or when vacancies will be filled in specific geographic areas.
You may select up to five (5) geographic location codes you are willing to work. Do not select locations that you are not willing to work in.
To ensure continued interest and availability, applicants will be notified via e-mail reminding them to re-certify their application every 120 days.
Learn more about this agency04/01/2017 to 10/31/2017
$32,318 - $52,043 per year
GS 05 - 07
few vacancies in the following locations:
Occasional travel - Some Travel may be required
No
Intermittent
Intermittent
07
No
FSIS-2014-OCR-0010
384114000
Entry-level Food Inspector positions filled through this job announcement generally work in slaughter plants. Our Food Inspectors:
Food Inspectors and Consumer Safety Inspectors (slaughter) are involved in ante-mortem inspection of livestock or poultry and post-mortem inspection of red meat or poultry. This inspection activity is performed in a noisy industrial environment with large moving machinery that cannot be stopped instantly. Workstations and walkway can be extremely narrow and slippery. Excellent stability and balance is required. Frequent physical activities such as walking, climbing, standing, and kneeling are required, including climbing and walking on catwalks. Various environmental conditions, ranging from sub-freezing temperatures to frequent summertime temperatures at 80 to 90 degrees are common, with extreme humidity. Inspection activity requires rapid, constant repetitive motion with both hands and wrists. Red meat viscera inspection requires palpitation of organs and slicing with extremely sharp knives. Accurate color vision is essential to notice subtle shades of product color in the detection of abnormalities that make a product unfit for human consumption. To view examples of the types of work performed, please click on: Inside Look
For additional information about training please follow this link: Training Information
Other Requirements
• THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL
• Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you may be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report inquiry.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
1. Specialized Work Experience or
2. Education
If qualifying based on Specialized Work Experience, you must:
Examples of Specialized Work Experience may include, but is not limited to
.GS-7 basic qualifications:
For positions above GS-5, applicants must have demonstrated one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression in the organization in which the position is being filled.
Specialized experience is regulatory food inspection work which involved either ante- and post-mortem inspection of red meat animals, poultry, fish, or seafood; or inspection of production of processed products involving red meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or egg products.
This experience must have demonstrated:
The resume you provide must demonstrate the required experience as referenced in the announcement and the OPM Qualification Standards (Food Inspection Series, 1863), or you will be rated as ineligible for the GS-7.
If qualifying based on Education, you must:
If you have not completed your degree, but are within 9 months of graduating, you may apply. All qualifications based on education will be verified. You must submit a copy of your transcripts when you apply. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating.
If you are selected for a position, official transcripts must be sent directly from your college, in paper form in a sealed envelope or in a secure, certified official electronic format to our Minneapolis Human Resources Operations Division prior to reporting for duty.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standard for the Food Inspector position may be reviewed by clicking on this link: Food Inspector (1863) Qualifications
**Intermittent Work Schedule: This position does not have a regular scheduled tour of duty. The number of hours worked during one week may fluctuate between 1 to 40 hours and that there will be no consistency in the days or hours worked each week. Not to exceed 1280 hours in a service year.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See Selective Service
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.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation and granting of a federal suitability or security clearance.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture participate in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary,the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with the information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. What is E-Verify? Why is it required?
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.
This Food Inspector position is an Excepted Service appointment and does not provide any benefits other than discussed below.
Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program. Effective January 2015, temporary, seasonal, and intermittent employees on appointments expected to last at least 90 days, and expected to work 130 hours per month or more, will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) health plan. Temporary, seasonal, and intermittent employees for whom the expectation of hours of employment changes to meet the above requirement would then become eligible to enroll in an FEHB health plan. Eligible employees who elect to participate will receive the same government contribution as permanent employees and will be responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the official agency rolls; the employee share is deducted from bi-weekly earnings.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
After completing the online assessment questionnaire, View Assessment Questionnaire you will automatically be assigned an initial self-assessed rating based on your answers. Since this is an open continuous job announcement, the Human Resources Office will not evaluate your application immediately. Your resume should include detailed, specific information. You will be evaluated on your relevant education, work experience and training as it relates to the fundamental competencies (communication, decision making, flexibility, self management and conscientiousness), required for this job. Basis of Rating:
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.
This Food Inspector position is an Excepted Service appointment and does not provide any benefits other than discussed below.
Participation in the Federal Employees Health Benefit (FEHB) program. Effective January 2015, temporary, seasonal, and intermittent employees on appointments expected to last at least 90 days, and expected to work 130 hours per month or more, will be eligible to enroll in a Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) health plan. Temporary, seasonal, and intermittent employees for whom the expectation of hours of employment changes to meet the above requirement would then become eligible to enroll in an FEHB health plan. Eligible employees who elect to participate will receive the same government contribution as permanent employees and will be responsible for the employee share of the premium while on the official agency rolls; the employee share is deducted from bi-weekly earnings.
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.
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.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may possibly be used to meet the qualification requirements. However, along with transcripts, when applying you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For further information, visit: http://www.naces.org/members.htm
You must submit a complete Application Package, prior to 11:59, ET, on the closing date of this announcement. The following documents must be submitted for your application package to be considered complete. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, system failure or downtime, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your application is valid through the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise notified. To begin the application process, please follow the steps below:
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 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: 612-370-2060.
NOTE: 18 U.S.C. 1719 prohibits the use of Government franked envelopes for application packages.
Once your application and occupational questionnaire are submitted online, you will receive an acknowledgement email verifying that your submission was successfully received. The automated staffing system will automatically assign an initial self-assessed rating based on the answers you provided in the assessment questionnaire. Since this is an open continuous job announcement, the Human Resources Office will not evaluate your application package immediately. Your resume, relevant education, work experience and supporting documents will be carefully reviewed to ensure you meet the basic qualifications. If you do not respond to an inquiry from our Agency, your application package will be withdrawn from further consideration. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. CHECK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS: You should monitor your application status by viewing the "MY ACCOUNT" tab at USAJobs . From your account page, click on "Application Status" and you may view the latest information update. This status is updated ONLY when new information is available.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may possibly be used to meet the qualification requirements. However, along with transcripts, when applying you must provide documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For further information, visit: http://www.naces.org/members.htm
You must submit a complete Application Package, prior to 11:59, ET, on the closing date of this announcement. The following documents must be submitted for your application package to be considered complete. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, system failure or downtime, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Your application is valid through the closing date of the announcement unless otherwise notified. To begin the application process, please follow the steps below:
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 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: 612-370-2060.
NOTE: 18 U.S.C. 1719 prohibits the use of Government franked envelopes for application packages.
Once your application and occupational questionnaire are submitted online, you will receive an acknowledgement email verifying that your submission was successfully received. The automated staffing system will automatically assign an initial self-assessed rating based on the answers you provided in the assessment questionnaire. Since this is an open continuous job announcement, the Human Resources Office will not evaluate your application package immediately. Your resume, relevant education, work experience and supporting documents will be carefully reviewed to ensure you meet the basic qualifications. If you do not respond to an inquiry from our Agency, your application package will be withdrawn from further consideration. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted. CHECK YOUR APPLICATION STATUS: You should monitor your application status by viewing the "MY ACCOUNT" tab at USAJobs . From your account page, click on "Application Status" and you may view the latest information update. This status is updated ONLY when new information is available.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/384114000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for ensuring that the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products is safe, wholesome and correctly labeled and packaged.
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