Program Auditor

• Serves as a Program Auditor at the full performance level of this position.
• Plans schedules and performs audits to verify the implementation and effectiveness of State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs and foreign food safety inspection systems.
• Identifies information sources analyzes complex issues and develops findings that support program decisions.
• Evaluates the impact of proposed policies or operational changes and develops clear guidance.
• Monitors emerging developments affecting assigned program areas assesses potential impacts and recommends program adjustments.
• Prepares and delivers clear written reports briefing materials and oral presentations for leadership or stakeholders.
• Builds understanding and support for program objectives by meeting with FSIS leaders and State officials.
• Leads or participates as a team leader on projects requiring coordination across FSIS and with external partners.
• Use technical and scientific expertise in food safety or veterinary fields to help develop and implement effective audit policies and procedures
• Responds to inquiries from Federal and State partners industry media or public interest groups.

• 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps 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.
• If you are newly hired the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS E-VERIFY system.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit 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.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions specialized experience and education as defined below.

Time in Grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing duties which include:

• Demonstrating knowledge of meat poultry and egg product statutes FSIS regulations policies verification procedures and compliance requirements;
• Conducting audits or reviews of food safety inspection systems including planning onsite evaluations collecting and analyzing data comparing findings to established requirements and determining the effectiveness of food safety inspection programs;
• Developing and adjusting project plans goals and objectives for activities requiring complex or multi-component review processes;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with FSIS officials State authorities and external partners;
• Developing presenting and defending policies conclusions and recommendations in both written and oral form; and
• Evaluating audit results and interpreting regulatory and scientific information to make recommendations that influence program policies.