Staff Officer (Interdisciplinary)
What you'd do
This position is assigned to the Office of Policy and Program Development (OPPD) in the FSIS of the USDA. One of the functions of OPPD's Labeling and Program Delivery Staff (LPDS) is to develop labeling policies and administer programs to promote and protect public health and protect consumers from misbranded and economical adulterated meat, poultry and egg products.
Major duties
Participates in the development of labeling policies, regulations, and labeling compliance procedures for label approval, including labeling requirements, generic label approval and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs. Participates in the prior label approval process by evaluating meat, poultry, and egg product labels submitted for FSIS approval. Reviews and analyze food processing techniques to assess their impact on labeling and standards policies. Examines professional and scientific sources on food processing, ingredient technology, and labeling issues to inform policy development. Provides technical advice on labeling terminology to ensure clarity for consumers of meat, poultry, and egg products.
What you need to qualify
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. Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. (Must submit your non-award SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. One year of specialized experience (equivalent to GS-12) is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. A GS-13 Staff Officer requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Your experience must include: Plans, implements, and conducts complex food safety research. Enforces laws regarding consumer product safety, and labeling. Manages complex investigations and resolves high-level compliance issues. Develop new food processing methods. Identifies misbranded and adulterated products. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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