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Food Safety and Inspection Service Resource Management Specialist in Ridgeland, Mississippi
Summary This Detail Opportunity is located in the Office of Field Operations, Regulatory Operations, Jackson District. The district office is responsible for the overall management of an inspection and enforcement program involving meat, poultry, and egg products in several states. The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating a variety of staffing and related functions to ensure proper and adequate coverage of inspection assignments. Responsibilities You will coordinate staffing and coverage of inspection assignments. You will maintain the database of available personnel to ensure assignment staffing. Provide information to union officials and representatives of employment organizations regarding staffing and related issues. You will function as liaison with the FSIS Office of Human Resources to initiate recruitment for new or vacant positions. Coordinate training activities for the district and assist with travel arrangements in accordance with the travel regulations. Authorize and audit travel vouchers to ensure proper use of travel funds. As needed, you may assist in the development of budget and/or hiring projections for the district. Responsible for administering leave schedules for inspection personnel and for monitoring time and attendance reports using WebTA. Conduct orientation sessions for new FSIS employees. 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-07 grade level for consideration at the GS-09 grade level.) For the GS-7 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-6 level) that demonstrates: Assisting in researching and interpreting basic regulations and guides. Assisting in development of staffing reports. Answering routine inquires from the field and customers on personnel, and management issues. Personnel management and files / records management experience. Maintaining, coordinating calendars and events. Compiling and assembling data, creating and maintaining spreadsheets, personnel, training, leave, staffing or other administrative requirements. For the GS-09 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level) that demonstrates: Researching inquiries and providing guidance and advisory services to customers at multiple levels related to staffing. Maintaining Personnel management and file/records management. Coordinating training events and providing input or recommendations for training requirements. Researching and interpreting basic regulations and guides. Assisting in the development of staffing reports. Assisting in providing services to customers at multiple levels related to staffing. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here: For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here :0301 Qualification Standards. 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 Applicants can qualify at the GS-7 level with education: 1 full year of graduate level education. Superior academic achievement: S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying. For more information on how to qualify please see the education standard. Applicants can qualify at the GS-9 level with education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such degree; LL.B. or J.D., if related. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also qualifying. For more information on how to qualify please see the qualification standards. For more information: Qualification Standards Additional Information This announcement may be used to fill additional like vacancies should any occur in the announced duty location(s). 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. 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. More information on applying under special hiring authorities such as the Veteran's Recruitment Act (VRA), 30 percent disabled veterans, certain military spouses and Schedule A Disabled may be found here. This position is eligible for up to 04 days telework per pay period and other flexible work arrangements. Employee participation is at the discretion of the supervisor. 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. 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.