Supervisory Consumer Safety Officer/Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer (Frontline Supervisor)

Summary VACANCY INFORMATION: DODGE CITY, KS Work Schedule: Shift May Vary Activity: Supervisory – Slaughter/Processing Species: Multiple Salary Range: GS-13 $103,409 to $134,435 For more information please contact: Dr. Evan Sumner at 479-717-5023 or 785-766-4848 Responsibilities Participate with the District Manager and Deputy District Managers in the formulation of operational policies, procedures and programs including long-range goals and priorities for program activities within the assigned area. On an ongoing basis, determine the adequacy and accessibility of resources and information to enable subordinates to function together as part of a cohesive food safety team. Adjust work activities and schedules based on changing priorities. Oversee and coordinate review, implementation, and ongoing assessment of inspection and enforcement activities at meat, poultry, and egg products establishments in a defined geographic area. Identify public health or food safety issues, and direct activities of front line personnel to conduct inquiries or assessments, document findings, and take or recommend appropriate action. Supervise and coordinate the work activities of individuals or cross-functional teams of FSIS Food Inspectors, Consumer Safety Inspectors, Veterinary Medical Officers, and Consumer Safety Officers in an assigned area. Manage the workforce, conduct performance reviews, develop and mentor your team members, and address employee and labor relations issues. Provide leadership to employees relative to long and short-term tasks, duties and responsibilities. Utilize Agency information systems, reports, and analytical tools to oversee plants compliance with HACCP and other regulatory requirements, and to ensure that inspection resources are appropriately focused on food safety priorities. Ensure proper implementation and maintenance of Agency sampling initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility. You will also review and render decisions on plant management appeals of in-plant level decisions and actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in either of the job series/position titles listed. In addition to the specialized experience requirements, applicants must submit proof that they meet the educational requirements for at least one of the series described in the announcement. Applicants may only be appointed to job series/position titles for which they meet all experience and educational requirements. Please Note: The Consumer Safety Officer Educational Qualifications letter and worksheets previously issued to FSIS employees does not meet the requirement to submit copies of transcripts for this announcement. USDA Policy is to require copies of transcripts from all applicants for positions with a positive educational requirement. USDA Policy supersedes previous FSIS policy in this regard; please submit copies of your transcripts for either series you are applying for. You may include the FSIS letter or worksheet with copies of your transcripts to assist in highlighting your qualifying coursework. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, 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-12 grade level for consideration for the GS-13 grade level.) Specialized experience for the GS-0696 series: Your 52 weeks of specialized experience must demonstrate your ability to perform, plan or manage complex food safety activities. Qualifying experience typically includes compliance work related to processed products inspection or the supervision of processed product inspection involving enforcing laws and regulations to protect consumers from food products that are defective, dangerous, impure, unwholesome, or improperly or deceptively labeled or packaged. Applicants must also meet the basic education requirements. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: GS-0696 Series (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0600/consumer-safety-series-0696/) Specialized experience for the GS-0701 series: Your 52 weeks of specialized experience must demonstrate the ability to perform, plan or manage complex veterinarian activities. Applicants applying to the GS-0701 series can use the following types of education in-lieu of specialized experience: A Ph.D. degree in specialties or related sciences (e.g. animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biological sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position. etc.). Successful completion of three years of an internship, residency program, or fellowship training program in a discipline related to the position. Successful completion of all requirements for Diplomate status in an ABVS-recognized veterinary specialty organization. For a full listing of all specialties please view the OPM 0701 qualification standards. Applicants must also meet the basic education requirements. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: GS-0701 Series (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0700/veterinary-medical-science-series-0701/) 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 In order to meet the basic educational requirements for the GS-0696 series, applicants must have: A bachelors or graduate/higher level degree in quality assurance or a related degree that included at least 30 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: consumer laws, biological sciences, food science, chemistry, pharmacy, physical sciences, food technology, nutrition, medical science, engineering, epidemiology, veterinary medical science, legal investigations, law enforcement, or related scientific fields that provided knowledge directly related to consumer safety officer work. The 30 semester hours may include up to 8 semester hours in statistics, or course work that included the principles, theory, or practical application of computers or computer programming. OR Combination of education and experience–courses consisting of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study described in paragraph A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In order to meet the basic educational requirements for the GS-0701, applicants must have completed a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), obtained at a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA). The AVMA website has a listing of all AVMA-accredited veterinary medical schools. OR Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools that are not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education must meet the following requirements: click here Note: Copies of transcripts are required for this announcement; the CSO letters and worksheets previously issued to FSIS employees that documented meeting CSO educational requirements is not sufficient alone to document education; USDA policy requires copies of transcripts for this position. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployed Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/). 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 applications must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT: If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report. This announcement may be used to fill additional like vacancies should any occur in the announced duty location(s). This position is eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements. Employee participation is at the discretion of the supervisor. 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 click here (http://www.chcoc.gov/transmittals/TransmittalDetails.aspx?TransmittalID=6465). Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based 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 Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.