Summary
This position is in the Office of Public Affairs and Training (OPAT), Training Division (TD). The selectee will participate as a team member in the design, development, testing, and implementation of training covering a variety of programs or topics.
Duties
Lead the design and implementation of nationwide training initiatives for FSIS.
Develop policy and strategic direction for FSIS training programs.
Serve as a senior consultant and subject matter expert for FSIS leadership and external partners.
Oversee evaluation and continuous improvement of training effectiveness across regions.
Mentor and supervise junior training coordinators and specialists.
Develop and implement innovative training methodologies and technologies.
Lead needs assessments and workforce analysis for FSIS training programs.
Draft high-level reports and recommendations for agency leadership.
Coordinate interagency and cross-sector training collaborations.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency policies in all training activities.
Manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and regions.
Provide expert advice on public health and food safety issues to FSIS and external entities.
Education
This position has a minimum education requirement to qualify at either of the advertised grades. All applicants need to meet the minimum education requirements for this position. The minimum education requirement is: A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in quality assurance or a related degree that included at least 30 semester hours of related course work (i.e. 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 the paragraph above, plus appropriate experience (as described under the Qualifications section) or additional education. Please view OPM's Qualifications Standards, Consumer Safety Series, GS-0696
How you will be evaluated
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Delegated Examining Procedures and USDA policy using category rating. Applicants who meet basic minimum qualifications will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. Category placement will be determined based on applicants' quality of experience and the extent to which they possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) or competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Your application, including the online Assessment Questionnaire, will be reviewed to determine if you meet (a) minimum qualification requirements and (b) your resume supports the answers provided to the job-specific questions. Your resume must clearly support your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. Those determined to be in the best qualified category will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. 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 may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to and including removal from the Federal service. 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" button to the right. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13077206