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Summary
This position is assigned to the Eastern Laboratory, which is in a multidisciplinary laboratory under the Office of Public Health Science (OPHS), Laboratory Regulatory Operations (LRO). OPHS develops (collects, analyzes, and reports) scientific information related to meat, poultry, and egg products, from their production to consumption and uses that information to assess potential human health risks throughout the farm-to-table continuum.
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Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
11/05/2024 to 11/12/2024
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Salary
$41,822 - $67,351 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 5 - 7
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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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
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
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Promotion potential
7
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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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Financial disclosure
No
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
FSIS-25-MCE-12600168-GM
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Control number
817640900
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This job is open to
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The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Clarification from the agency
Open to the public and applicants eligible under CTAP/ICTAP and the Reemployment Priority List (RPL).
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Duties
- Responsible for the receipt, identification, preparation, distribution, and storage of all types of monitoring, surveillance, special agent and compliance investigative samples.
- Ensures the proper handling and storage of incoming/reserve samples and assures that the legal integrity of those samples.
- Assures the correct target tissues are distributed to the appropriate laboratory sections, and maintains control of samples designated for multiple disciplines.
- Maintains sufficient inventory and distributes all shipping supplies, sampling kits for FSIS sampling programs and special programs, upon request.
- Ensures all work adheres and meets the requirements under International Organization for Standardization 17025 (ISO 17025).
- Prepares sample boxes for return to inspectors. Cleans or recovers overwraps, restocks appropriate supplies, and affixes project-specific labels to boxes.
- Receives/delivers all laboratory supplies, equipment, furniture and chemicals purchased by the laboratory.
- Processes related documentation, inputs items in laboratory inventory database, and obtains certificates of analysis.
- Maintains contract carrier’s (e.g., Federal Express, UPS) shipping database.
- Provides input to the Supply and Sample Handling Specialist before the start of new projects to ensure timely and proper shipment of sampling supplies.
- Enters information relative to the receipt and shipment of supplies and reagents, into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
- Forklift certification, knowledge of warehouse safety rules, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and regulations governing hazardous waste.
- Determines which samples involve chain of custody requirements for legal samples to be used as evidence and maintains required documentation.
- Knowledge of directives, memos, work instructions, rules, and regulations to monitor safety, health, and the environment of surrounding areas.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
- Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
- Must pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
- 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.
- If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" system.
- Federal law requires the use of E-VERIFY to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
- Work requires recurring walking, bending, standing, and lifting. You must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below:
For the GS-05: Specialized experience: Your resume must show one year of experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks. ***Your experience must be described in as much detail, within your resume, as possible to show that you meet all the experience requirements. Failure to do so MAY result in not being qualified for the position.
Follow this link for more information on the Supply Clerical and Technician Series 2005: Supply Clerical and Technician Series 2005
For the GS-05: Specialized experience: Your resume must show one year of experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks. ***Your experience must be described in as much detail, within your resume, as possible to show that you meet all the experience requirements. Failure to do so MAY result in not being qualified for the position.
- Experience receiving, logging in, delivering, and/or storing supplies, equipment or chemicals used in a laboratory or similar environment.
- Experience maintaining stock inventories in a distribution center or similar environment.
- Experience logging in, delivering, and/or storing supplies, equipment or chemicals used in a laboratory or similar environment.
- Experience maintaining stock inventories in a laboratory, distribution center, or similar environment.
- Experience maintaining records by entering documentation into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or similar database.
- Experience independently logging in, delivering, and/or storing supplies, equipment or chemicals used in a laboratory or similar environment.
- Experience independently maintaining stock inventories in a laboratory, distribution center, or similar environment.
- Experience independently maintaining records by entering documentation into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or similar database.
Follow this link for more information on the Supply Clerical and Technician Series 2005: Supply Clerical and Technician Series 2005
Education
For the GS-05: You can qualify based on education alone for this grade with four years of education above high school.
For the GS-06: You cannot qualify based on education alone for this grade.
For the GS-07: You cannot qualify based on education alone for this grade.
Transcripts are required and must be submitted with your application. An unofficial copy is sufficient; however, it must include student name, school name, and enough information to validate qualifications such as course names, prefixes, grades, semester or quarter credit hours, date degree was awarded, etc.
Only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. One full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience. Additional information regarding this requirements can be found here.
Official transcripts must be submitted prior to entering on duty. Education must have been obtained from an accredited school, college, or university, Follow this link to verify your institution's credentialing: Follow this link to verify your institution's credentialing: Dept. of Education Accredited Schools
If any education was completed at a foreign institution, you must submit evidence that the institution is accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. Follow these links to those credentialing organizations:
Additional information
This announcement may be used to fill additional like vacancies should any occur in the announced duty location.
Selectees may be eligible for Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual (CSALA).
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL) applicants: To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applications must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Follow this link to the Office of Personnel Management's website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL applicant: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ctap_guideline.pdf
If selected you will be placed under a career development plan, and you may be non-competitively promoted after successfully completing the requirements of that plan and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
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 at this link: CHCO Council
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).
This position may be eligible for up to 2 days telework per pay period and other flexible work arrangements. Employee participation is at the discretion of the supervisor.
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.
Your application, including the assessment questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet the qualification requirements and to determine if your resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
- Compliance
- Conscientiousness
- Customer Service
- Physical Strength and Agility
- Teamwork
Clicking the link below will present a preview of 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" button to the right.
If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire competency-based assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the email or the closing of the announcement.
USA Hire Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. L. 93-112) (Rehab. Act), as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application.
We must receive your request for RA prior to starting the assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
To determine if you need a reasonable accommodation, please review the procedures for requesting a reasonable accommodation for online assessments here: USA Hire reasonable accommodation
To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12600168
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
Resume with the following:
- Personal information such as name, address, contact information.
- 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).
- Supervisor's phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check.
- Other qualifications.
Follow this link if you need assistance creating a federal resume USAJOBS - writing a federal resume.
You must submit transcripts if you are qualifying with education. See the Education section for more information.
CTAP/ICTAP/RPL applicants:
- Proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination).
- SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
- Most recently performance appraisal dated within 18 months showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or a statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan.
- You must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, that shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If you are currently on active duty, you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to your appointment.
- 10-Point Veteran Preference: DD-214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus documentation that shows you are eligible for preference. Required documentation is listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.
Failure to submit any required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Our office is not responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted and failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
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 an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and submit the documents as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents sections.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
1. Click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
4. If you are required complete any USA Hire assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.
5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
7. Set aside at least three hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete as assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: USA Hire Assessments..
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
Click on Job Status to view the status of the announcement or your application. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
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 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 2) 1-833-840-9219.
Agency contact information
Gary McCann
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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.
Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; acceptance or retention in the armed forces; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to fsis.fca@usda.gov, subject line: Fair Chance Act.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Help
Follow this link if you need assistance creating a federal resume USAJOBS - writing a federal resume.
You must submit transcripts if you are qualifying with education. See the Education section for more information.
CTAP/ICTAP/RPL applicants:
Failure to submit any required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Our office is not responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted and failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete application package which includes:
Resume with the following:
- Personal information such as name, address, contact information.
- 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).
- Supervisor's phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check.
- Other qualifications.
Follow this link if you need assistance creating a federal resume USAJOBS - writing a federal resume.
You must submit transcripts if you are qualifying with education. See the Education section for more information.
CTAP/ICTAP/RPL applicants:
- Proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination).
- SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
- Most recently performance appraisal dated within 18 months showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or a statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan.
- You must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, that shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If you are currently on active duty, you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to your appointment.
- 10-Point Veteran Preference: DD-214 or certification requirements (see above bullet), plus documentation that shows you are eligible for preference. Required documentation is listed on the SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Failure to submit these documents could result in the determination that there is insufficient documentation to support your claim for 10-point preference.
Failure to submit any required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. Our office is not responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted and failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
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.
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and submit the documents as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents sections.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (EDT) to receive consideration. The application process is as follows:
1. Click the Apply Online button.
2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.
4. If you are required complete any USA Hire assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click Track this application to return to your assessment completion notice.
5. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
6. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
7. Set aside at least three hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
8. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete as assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.
For more general information, system requirements, reasonable accommodation information, and to request assistance regarding the USA Hire Assessments, review the following resources: USA Hire Assessments..
To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed.
Click on Job Status to view the status of the announcement or your application. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.
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 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 2) 1-833-840-9219.
Agency contact information
Gary McCann
- Address
-
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.
Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request information about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional offer of employment has been made, except as allowed for access to classified information; assignment to national security duties or positions; acceptance or retention in the armed forces; or recruitment of a Federal law enforcement officer. An applicant may submit a complaint or any other information related to an organization's alleged noncompliance with the Fair Chance Act. The complaint must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged noncompliance. To make a Fair Chance Act inquiry or complaint, send an email with the appropriate information to fsis.fca@usda.gov, subject line: Fair Chance Act.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry and processed eggs. USDA is a great place to start or continue your career.
For more information on USDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service, visit FSIS.
Agency contact information
Gary McCann
- Address
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Food Safety and Inspection Service
1400 Independence Ave SW
Washington, DC 20250
US