Enforcement Investigations and Analysis Officer

• This position may be filled as a multi-grade career ladder. If position is filled at a developmental grade level assignments will be of a more limited scope performed with less independence and may reflect limited complexity/personal contacts.
• You may/will:
• Conduct on site consumer protection assessments to verify the design and proper functioning of a plants food safety and process control systems.
• Assess the scientific adequacy of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) microbiological verification sampling protocols or other process control measures.
• Perform investigative work related to food processing and/or slaughter systems to obtain information gather evidence or verify facts in support of administrative or civil enforcement matters.
• Make recommendations regarding the type of enforcement action that is necessary and assist in the preparation of enforcement related documentation such as notices of intended enforcement suspension letters deferral letters and letters of warning.
• Collect necessary information pertaining to product recall activities consumer complaints or other public health concerns.
• Determine the relevance of data and documentation in-plant records laboratory test data and observed activities for compliance with provisions of laws and Agency regulations.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period unless previously served. Refer to Additional Information section for more information.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit completion of a Condition of Employment (TCOE).
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
• If selected you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date.

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-09 grade level for consideration for the GS-11 grade level.)

Specialized Experience
To meet specialized experience requirements the applicants work experience must have demonstrated the knowledge skills abilities and competencies necessary to perform at the grade level of the position. Qualifying experience involves enforcing laws and regulations to protect consumers from foods drugs cosmetics fabrics toys equipment and household products that are defective dangerous impure unwholesome ineffective or improperly or deceptively labeled or packaged.

For the GS-11 Level: Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of qualifying experience at the GS-9 (or equivalent) grade level that includes:

• Assessing the design and effectiveness of food safety control systems (e.g. utilizing data reviewing documents analyzing lab test results etc.)
• Completing form and/or documents to report suspected violations of meat poultry or egg product inspection regulations.
• Making recommendations for enforcement action.
• Collaborating with and advising a variety of individuals to answer questions or perform informational briefings regarding food safety.
• Maintaining knowledge of regulations and policies for meat poultry and egg product inspection.
• Collecting submitting and taking appropriate action in response to sample results.

For the GS-12 Level: In addition to the specialized experience described above applicants must have at least 52 weeks of qualifying experience at the GS-11 (or equivalent) grade level that includes:

• Preparing assessment reports explaining a plants food safety system and drawing conclusions on the effectiveness of the programs.
• Making determinations on whether corrective action plans adequately address noncompliance issues.
• Collecting evidence and testimony to support administrative or civil enforcement matters.

• Making determinations on whether food safety controls adequately address the relevant food safety concerns.

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.