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Summary
For more information on the FSIS Adel A. Malak Scholarship email Adel.A.MalakScholarship@usda.gov.
After agreeing to the conditions of the internship by signing all applicable agreements, the student selected will begin receiving tuition benefits at the start of the Fall 2023 semester.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy will close at 11:59 pm ET on the closing date.
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Overview
- Hiring complete
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Open & closing dates
01/09/2023 to 01/23/2023
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Salary
$46,696 - $74,250 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 7 - 9
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Location
15 vacancies in the following location:
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Location Negotiable After Selection
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
No
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Internships
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Work schedule
Multiple Schedules - Work Schedules vary depending on student's schedule (full-time or part-time).
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
12 - Student Trainee position has a promotion potential of GS-09. Upon conversion, permanent position has a promotion potential of GS-12.
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Position sensitivity and risk
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Trust determination process
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Announcement number
FSIS-23-MALAK-11788147-JM
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Control number
698543400
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This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Current students who have been accepted for enrollment or who are enrolled at least half-time in accredited high school, college, professional, technical, vocational, or trade school pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate.
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Duties
- These positions are Excepted Service appointments in the FSIS Office of Field Operations (OFO), which is the frontline in inspecting meat, poultry, and processed egg products.
- Employees coordinate inspection/enforcement activities in more than 6,000 federally inspected establishments nationwide, as well as at import establishments, ensuring that the products that FSIS regulates are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
- This office also is responsible for ensuring that the regulated product that is imported into the United States meets our standards, and that the regulated product that is exported to other nations meets the standards that they have set forth.
- As a Student Trainee (Veterinary) you will:
- Assist in the examination of livestock and poultry for the purpose of detecting diseases or abnormalities which would render the meat unfit for human food purposes.
- Work with line inspectors to perform visual, tactile and incisory inspections of heads, viscera, carcasses, and edible offal.
- Assist in making dispositions on abnormal animals/carcasses/birds retained for veterinary examination. These dispositions will include infectious diseases, neoplasms, trauma, contamination, poisonings, residues, metabolic disorders, etc.
- Assist a program veterinarian in performing activities to verify that animals are handled and treated humanely.
- Observe conditions in the plant to ensure the plant is following its Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
- Observe conditions in the plant to ensure that sanitary conditions meet prescribed requirements.
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Relocation expenses are not authorized.
This announcement may be used to fill additional like vacancies should any occur in the announced duty location(s).
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
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. See more information here.
Pre-Employment Physical: This position requires a pre-employment physical. Position Requirements.
Functional Requirements and Environmental Factors: Please click on the following link to see information regarding the Functional Requirements and Environmental Factors positions.
Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Your Pathways duty station will be determined by the agency and will be based on where you reside during the summer months and school breaks.
Your schedule during the academic year is negotiable. During school breaks and summers, travel to/from the official duty station and housing expenses, will be at the student's expense.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Upon conversion, the employee may be assigned supervisory duties.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy will close at 11:59 pm ET on the closing date; priority will be given to the first 200 applicants.
Veterans Information: Click here
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- Must meet Pathways Program requirements.
- A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or Foreign National Eligible.
- Subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical examination.
- 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.
- Colleges must be a registered Entity in the System for Award Management.
- Accepted for or currently enrolled in a qualified educational institution.
- Must provide transcripts that support the qualifications.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution.
- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
- Your Pathways duty station will be determined by the agency and will be based on where you reside during the summer months and school breaks.
- Your schedule during the academic year is negotiable. During school breaks and summers, travel to/from the official duty station and housing expenses, will be at the student's expense.
- Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-7 grade level: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education (18 semester hours, 27 quarter hours or equivalent) towards earning a DVM at a school or college of Veterinary Medicine OR Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.) after completing a bachelor's degree. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
1. Class standing. Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.). Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
To qualify for the GS-7, Must submit required transcript(s) that show AT LEAST one of the conditions below:
To qualify at the GS-9 grade level: Completion of 2 academic years of graduated level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.
To qualify for the GS-9, Must submit required transcript(s) that show AT LEAST one of the conditions below:
ALL applicants must be in good academic standing.
ALL Students MUST submit proof of current enrollment or provide proof of acceptance and or enrollment in a U.S. accredited college degree seeking Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program for the 2023 Fall semester with their application by 11:59pm, the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
ALL academic degrees of course work must be completed in an educational institution that has obtained accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council of Education. For more info click here
***Applications will not be considered without this documentation ***
Applicants who fail to meet the Selective Placement Factor may lose further consideration. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college degree seeking Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program or has been accepted. To see a list of AVMA accredited colleges, click Accredited Colleges. All colleges must also be a registered Entity in the System for Award Management.
1. Class standing. Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.). Applicants must have a grade-point average of:
- 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
- 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required course completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
- Class standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class of the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.
- Must have at least one academic year of study Veterinary Medicine remaining.
- Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college degree seeking Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program or have been accepted to a U.S. accredited college in a degree seeking DVM program for the 2023 Fall semester or Students must be in their final year of a Master's program and have been accepted for the 2023 Fall semester in a U.S. accredited college degree seeking DVM program.
To qualify for the GS-7, Must submit required transcript(s) that show AT LEAST one of the conditions below:
- One academic year of graduate education
- Bachelor's degree (all 4 years), if qualifying for S.A.A. must show GPA and/or academic standing or honor society.
To qualify at the GS-9 grade level: Completion of 2 academic years of graduated level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.
To qualify for the GS-9, Must submit required transcript(s) that show AT LEAST one of the conditions below:
- 2 academic years of graduate education
- Master's degree
- Equivalent Master's degree
- Must have at least one academic year of study in Veterinary Medicine remaining.
ALL applicants must be in good academic standing.
ALL Students MUST submit proof of current enrollment or provide proof of acceptance and or enrollment in a U.S. accredited college degree seeking Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program for the 2023 Fall semester with their application by 11:59pm, the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
ALL academic degrees of course work must be completed in an educational institution that has obtained accreditation from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council of Education. For more info click here
***Applications will not be considered without this documentation ***
- A Pathways Participant Agreement and Food Safety Inspection Service Memorandum of Understanding will be required if you are selected for a position. These agreements must be signed by all applicable parties prior to entrance on duty.
- Scholarship recipients will be required to sign a Service Agreement acknowledging they will work in the FSIS, Office of Field Operations (OFO) for every year they accept scholarship funding, not to exceed 4 years after they have been converted to a career or career conditional appointment as a Public Health Veterinarian (PHV). This agreement must be signed by the scholarship recipient prior to entrance on duty.
- If selected for the Adel A. Malak Scholarship, students must be enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester on a full-time basis.
- This Internship/Scholarship confers eligibility for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term position in the competitive service contingent upon meeting all applicable Internship Program requirements and the needs of the agency. You will be considered for conversion to a permanent or term position upon the successful completion of your Internship. However, please note that eligibility for conversion does not guarantee the agency will opt for conversion.
- Schedule will be determined when student is selected.
- Locality pay will vary based upon the selectee's duty location. A final salary determination will be made upon selection.
- Satisfactory completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Travel occurs on an occasional basis and visits to remote locations or isolated rural areas may be required where you may be subject to regular and recurring risks associated with working around animals.
- May require use of protective equipment.
- Must submit unofficial transcript(s) for course work that supports the qualifications of this announcement. Official transcript(s) will be required, if applicant is selected for a position.
- If you are a student veteran, complete the questionnaire and submit documentation: DD-214, VA Letter, SF-15 if claiming 10-point Veterans' preference or DD-214 if claiming 5-point preference or VEOA eligibility (separated under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous service)
Applicants who fail to meet the Selective Placement Factor may lose further consideration. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Students must be currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college degree seeking Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program or has been accepted. To see a list of AVMA accredited colleges, click Accredited Colleges. All colleges must also be a registered Entity in the System for Award Management.
Education
COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS: You MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts which show the following:
- Your Field of Study
- School Name
- Student's Name
- Current GPA or Academic Standing
- Past and Current Course Work
- Degree Program
- Major/Concentration.
Additional information
What Does the FSIS Adel A. Malak Internship Program Offer?
- $15,000 scholarship funding for tuition, books, tutors and lab fees awarded for each year in the program
- Paid employment during summer and school breaks as a Veterinary Student Trainee while you complete your DVM. Work schedule during the academic year is negotiable
- Work 640 hours to meet Pathways Programs requirements for conversion. Conversion without further competition to a permanent appointment with FSIS upon successful completion of the program with a DVM degree, training and Pathways Program requirement(s)
- Comprehensive mentorship and professional development program
- Participation in Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan (401K plan)
- Paid vacation & sick leave
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
This announcement may be used to fill additional like vacancies should any occur in the announced duty location(s).
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD).
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. See more information here.
Pre-Employment Physical: This position requires a pre-employment physical. Position Requirements.
Functional Requirements and Environmental Factors: Please click on the following link to see information regarding the Functional Requirements and Environmental Factors positions.
Promotion Potential: If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
Your Pathways duty station will be determined by the agency and will be based on where you reside during the summer months and school breaks.
Your schedule during the academic year is negotiable. During school breaks and summers, travel to/from the official duty station and housing expenses, will be at the student's expense.
Relocation expenses will not be paid.
Upon conversion, the employee may be assigned supervisory duties.
PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy will close at 11:59 pm ET on the closing date; priority will be given to the first 200 applicants.
Veterans Information: Click here
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.
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.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education and training you described in your application package.
We will review your application, including the online Occupational Questionnaire, to ensure you meet the job requirements and assess your ability to perform this job. Before any certificate can be issued to the selecting official, the resume and supporting documents are reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to ensure that (a) minimum qualification requirements are met and (b) the resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your answers will be verified against information provided in your online resume and application. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
You will also be assessed on the following competencies:
Animal Husbandry, Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Pathology, and Reasoning
Applicants who meet basic eligibility criteria will be referred in an unranked list in the following manner:
Preference eligibles having a compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more are considered FIRST, followed, SECOND, by other 10-point preference eligibles, THIRD, by 5-point preference eligibles, and, LAST, by non-preference eligibles. Within each category, applicants from the reemployment list will be placed ahead of applicants from the regular employment list.
If referred you will be contacted via email (USAJOBs account) to submit supplemental information and documentation. This must be received by the deadline that will be provided to you in a separate email after this job announcement closes. Once received a subject matter expert may contact you to conduct an interview and review your resume and other application materials to determine your qualifications based on the required competencies. Please ensure that your resume and supplemental documentation highlights accomplishments that demonstrate possession of the required competencies.
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can/will be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. 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 Online" button to the right.
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.
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.
The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed 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.
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance of enrollment and good academic standing:
- In the form of letters, records, or statements issued from a high school, vocational institution, college or university.
- The documentation provided must be issued from an authorized source (example: university registrar's office).
Veterans, if claiming preference: DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty showing dates of service and type of discharge. Disabled veterans must include VA letter & SF-15 if claiming 10 pt. preference. Current active duty members must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the certification is signed. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
The following supplemental information and documentation will be requested at a later date if you meet eligibility and initial application requirements. You will be contacted via email (USAJOBs account) to submit the following supporting information within a 2-week deadline. The supplemental information and documentation must be received by the deadline provided in the e-mail to receive further consideration for the internship position. (1) Three letters of recommendation from college officials; such as professors, deans, or counselors. Recommender may not be related to you. For one of these references, you may substitute a supervisor's recommendation if the work experiences under that supervisor are related to your college major. (2) An original essay by you, not to exceed 500 words, addressing this topic: "Why I should receive the Adel A. Malak Scholarship and What Contributions I would make to FSIS, Office of Field Operations".
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please 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, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats; GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). ONLY online submissions will be accepted, none by fax or e-mail; however, applicants with disabilities can contact the agency with reasonable accommodation requests.
To check availability or learn more about the program, email Adel.A.MalakScholarship@usda.gov
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. The following instructions outline our application process.
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.
To begin, click "Apply Online" and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2: In your USAJOBS account, you will have the opportunity to select your stored USAJOBS resume, create a new resume or upload a resume, and 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. Select the document you want to submit.
Step 3: Click "Apply Online," 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 be required. If qualifying based on education, you must submit a legible copy of your college transcript(s), with your application package, showing your conferred degree (if any) and/or applicable coursework as proof that you qualify based on education. If you have not yet graduated, submit your current transcript.
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.
NOTE: Please 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, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 5MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, TXT or Word (DOC or DOCX). Do not upload Adobe Portfolio documents because they are not viewable.
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 1) 1-833-840-9220.
Agency contact information
Jamie Mitchell
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Food Safety and Inspection Service
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
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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.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Veterans, if claiming preference: DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty showing dates of service and type of discharge. Disabled veterans must include VA letter & SF-15 if claiming 10 pt. preference. Current active duty members must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the certification is signed. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
The following supplemental information and documentation will be requested at a later date if you meet eligibility and initial application requirements. You will be contacted via email (USAJOBs account) to submit the following supporting information within a 2-week deadline. The supplemental information and documentation must be received by the deadline provided in the e-mail to receive further consideration for the internship position. (1) Three letters of recommendation from college officials; such as professors, deans, or counselors. Recommender may not be related to you. For one of these references, you may substitute a supervisor's recommendation if the work experiences under that supervisor are related to your college major. (2) An original essay by you, not to exceed 500 words, addressing this topic: "Why I should receive the Adel A. Malak Scholarship and What Contributions I would make to FSIS, Office of Field Operations".
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please 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, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats; GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). ONLY online submissions will be accepted, none by fax or e-mail; however, applicants with disabilities can contact the agency with reasonable accommodation requests.
To check availability or learn more about the program, email Adel.A.MalakScholarship@usda.gov
Required Documents
The following documents are required for your application to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in mail service, your system failure or downtime, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed 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.
- Proof of enrollment or acceptance of enrollment and good academic standing:
- In the form of letters, records, or statements issued from a high school, vocational institution, college or university.
- The documentation provided must be issued from an authorized source (example: university registrar's office).
Veterans, if claiming preference: DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty showing dates of service and type of discharge. Disabled veterans must include VA letter & SF-15 if claiming 10 pt. preference. Current active duty members must submit a statement of discharge/certification of release or an official written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions no later than 120 days from the date the certification is signed. Enlisted Record Briefs and military identification do NOT qualify as official documentation. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
The following supplemental information and documentation will be requested at a later date if you meet eligibility and initial application requirements. You will be contacted via email (USAJOBs account) to submit the following supporting information within a 2-week deadline. The supplemental information and documentation must be received by the deadline provided in the e-mail to receive further consideration for the internship position. (1) Three letters of recommendation from college officials; such as professors, deans, or counselors. Recommender may not be related to you. For one of these references, you may substitute a supervisor's recommendation if the work experiences under that supervisor are related to your college major. (2) An original essay by you, not to exceed 500 words, addressing this topic: "Why I should receive the Adel A. Malak Scholarship and What Contributions I would make to FSIS, Office of Field Operations".
NOTE: If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please 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, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats; GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). ONLY online submissions will be accepted, none by fax or e-mail; however, applicants with disabilities can contact the agency with reasonable accommodation requests.
To check availability or learn more about the program, email Adel.A.MalakScholarship@usda.gov
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
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How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. The following instructions outline our application process.
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.
To begin, click "Apply Online" and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2: In your USAJOBS account, you will have the opportunity to select your stored USAJOBS resume, create a new resume or upload a resume, and 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. Select the document you want to submit.
Step 3: Click "Apply Online," 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 be required. If qualifying based on education, you must submit a legible copy of your college transcript(s), with your application package, showing your conferred degree (if any) and/or applicable coursework as proof that you qualify based on education. If you have not yet graduated, submit your current transcript.
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.
NOTE: Please 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, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 5MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, TXT or Word (DOC or DOCX). Do not upload Adobe Portfolio documents because they are not viewable.
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 1) 1-833-840-9220.
Agency contact information
Jamie Mitchell
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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.
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Agency contact information
Jamie Mitchell
- Address
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Food Safety and Inspection Service
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US