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Summary Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is available. Click Learn more about this agency below. Shifts and species will vary based on assignment. For add'l information call Dr. Amber Talley (SPHV) - 208-329-0569 or Amber.Talley@usda.gov Employee will primarily work in one plant but may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Denver District. Responsibilities Plans and directs the full range of day-to-day food inspection, ensuring public health by verifying the implementation of food safety systems. Coordinates inspection activities amongst personnel including completion of inspection tasks. Supervises personnel in completion of assigned tasks. Evaluates implementation of Guidelines and Regulations. Ensures personnel completion of duties and scheduled tasks. Identifies what corrective measures are needed to meet regulatory requirements and communicates the information to stakeholders. Provides technical direction to inspection personnel and perform various administrative and supervisory functions for subordinates. Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to interpret and clarify regulations, policies, procedures, and practices. Serves as the Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of an establishment when required. Fosters working relationships between internal and external stakeholders to improve collaboration. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements (including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education) by the closing date of the announcement, as defined below. Time in grade: Applicants must meet one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-09 grade level for consideration at the GS-10 grade level.) For the GS-10 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that demonstrates: Experience that provided knowledge of the properties and characteristics of inspection activities of ingestible items, working with SSOP and HACCP principles and practices. Skill in applying proper techniques for collecting samples and performing field tests and examinations; and experience in reaching and interpreting conclusions. Experience developing written reports and communicating findings verbally. Experience in maintaining personal contacts with internal and external stakeholders. *Past or present supervisory experience will enhance your qualifications for this position. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education There is no educational substitute for experience for this position. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. 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 applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Assignment Restrictions: FSIS Directive 4735.9, Office of Field Operations Assignment Restrictions and Rules on Gifts from Regulated Industry, sets out the Agency's requirements regarding employee assignment restrictions, as it pertains to family and personal relationships. Please read before applying. 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: USDAs 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. To see more information visit CHCO Council. All applicants (including FSIS employees) must provide a copy of their Notification of Personnel Action (Form SF-50) that includes tenure and career-conditional/career status, and preferably includes position title, series and grade, as well as a performance appraisal dated within the last 18 months.If you are a current FSIS employee and a non-competitive applicant (reassignment, change to lower grade, or non-competitive re-promotion) wanting consideration for this position, you must complete the on-line application process.Must be able to read, speak, write and effectively communicate in the English language.