Consumer Safety Officer -Open & closing dates 12/28/2018to01/11/2019 -Service Excepted -Pay scale & grade GS 9 -Salary $43,857 to $57,015 per year -Appointment type Recent Graduates -Work schedule Full-Time -Locations -Carson, CA -El Segundo, CA -Fort Lauderdale, FL -Miami, FL -Relocation expenses reimbursed No -Telework eligible Yes as determined by agency policy -Duties -Summary -: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA), Office of Enforcement and Import Operations (OEIO), International Mail Facilities (IMFs) is recruiting for multiple positions in various offices (please see list of locations). You may choose up to 2 locations you are interested in. -Full-time. Shift work may be required; this may include working night and rotating shifts as well as overtime. -Responsibilities The Recent Graduate Program is a new program that provides employment opportunities for recent graduates and individuals who obtained certificates from qualified educational institutions or programs. The program enables individuals to explore Federal civil service employment at the beginning of their careers; and engages them at the onset of their work lives, before their career path are fully established. The program duration is one year. Upon successful completion of the program and at the agency's discretion, the appointee may be converted to a term or permanent position in the competitive service. At the GS-09 (Trainee), major duties include: -Plans and conducts regulatory inspections and in-depth investigations of various industry establishments, such as manufactures, warehouses, and retail shops. -Independently carries out routine investigations and inspections. -Surveys and follows up with non-complaint industry establishments where violation is clear cut or an economic issue and seeks voluntarily compliance. -Performs analysis and evaluation on data samples and documented information gathered during inspection and investigations. -Interacts with various levels of officials representing the establishments subject to regulatory review. -Writes clear and concise final reports that support investigative findings and recommendations. -May testify in court as necessary. Collaborates routinely with other government agencies, i.e. CBP, USPS, DEA, etc. in the examination and review of imported product to ensure FDA-regulated products are in compliance with U.S. requirements. -Examines and determines admissibility of packages containing FDA-regulated products that are imported through the International Mail Facility (IMF).Additional selections may be made within the same geographical area in Food and Drug Administration. -Travel Required 50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. -Supervisory status No -Promotion Potential 12 -Conditions of Employment -U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident is required for this appointment. Transcripts are required and must be submitted with the application. Overall GPA of at least 2.8 or better. Must sign FDA Pathways Program Participant Agreement. Must serve one year trial period or the duration of the program. Security and Background Requirements: If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. If hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Pre-employment physical required: No Financial disclosure statement, OGE-450, required: Please be advised that this position will be subject to FDA's prohibited financial interest regulation. If you are hired, you may be required to divest of certain financial interests. You are advised to seek additional information on this requirement from the hiring official before accepting any job offers. License required: Yes, valid driver's license Mobility agreement required: Yes, employee mobility/relocation will be required to meet mission needs at International Mail Facilities. Must be able to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs. Bargaining Unit Position: Yes Immunization required: No Recruitment incentives may be authorized: No Annual leave for non-federal service authorized, Immunization required: No. -Qualifications Applicants must meet all the eligibility and qualification requirements by01/11/2019 Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to participate in this Recent Grads Program: A.Completed all requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate with at least 2.8 GPA from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years, or by 01/11/2019; OR B.Released or discharged from active duty within the previous two years or by 01/11/2019, where as a veteran who, due to a military service obligation, was precluded from applying for a recent graduate position during any portion of the two-year eligibility period following completion of degree or certificate requirements, provide that not more than six years have transpired since completing the requirements of the degree or certificate. NOTE:You must submit transcripts or official documentation, to verify Recent Graduates Program eligibility. In addition to the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, you must also meet the following in order to qualify for the Consumer Safety Officer, GS-696-9 positions: EDUCATION STATEMENT - Individual Occupational Requirement: This position has an education requirement. You must submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades) to document that you have met the education requirement. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package; however, official transcripts will be required prior to beginning employment. Most colleges and universities offer unofficial transcripts online - please check your school website to obtain a copy quickly. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following (A or B): A. Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in quality assurance or a related degree that included at least 30 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: 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- B. Combination of education and experience--courses consisting of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study described in paragraph A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-9: Additional Requirements: A. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level in the Federal service which includes gathering and performing standard analyses of scientific data; reviewing and evaluating scientific data for efficacy and safety and preparing reports on scientific/technical study findings; -OR- B. A master's or equivalent graduate degree; -OR- 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree is related to the position to be filled; -OR- if related, a LL.B. or J.D.Two years of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent two years of full-time study. If that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours will satisfy an academic year of graduate study; -OR- C. Have a combination of experience as described in "A" above and education as described in "B" above. When combining education with experience, first determine the applicant's total qualifying education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; then determine the applicant's experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. -Education FOREIGN EDUCATION:If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:http://www.ed.gov/. OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT:If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. For further information, click on -. -Additional information -The Pathways Recent Graduates may be non-competitively converted to a term, career-conditional, or career appointment following successful completion of at least one year of continuous service, demonstrated successful job performance, and after meeting all other qualification requirements in accordance with 5 CFR 362.305. To be eligible for conversion to a permanent or term position, Recent Graduates must: -SELECTIVE SERVICE:The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position. For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit: http://www.sss.gov/. -Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on 01/11/2019), a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted, the information will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether or not you are qualified for this particular position. -Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics). You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately, but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the Competencies/KSA's. -Security clearance -Drug test required No -The following documents areACCEPTEDfor this vacancy: -Cover Letter -DD-214 -OF-306 -Other -VA Letter, etc. -Resume -SF-15 -SF-50 -Transcript "Accepted" means that you will have the opportunity to submit these documents if they are applicable to you. Such documents include Veteran Preference or other special eligibility documentation, transcripts, or other optional documentation that helps us determine your eligibility. The above list of documents may not apply to some applicants. The following documents areREQUIREDfor this vacancy: -Resume -Transcript "Required" indicates that the above documents are required to determine your qualification for this vacancy. These documents are collected from ALL applicants and failing to provide any of these documents may result in your application being deemed incomplete or not qualified. Pay close attention to the list above to ensure you are providing all of the documentation we need to consider your application. -Veterans: -(DD-214 Member #4 Copy, VA Letter, Standard Form (SF) 15 as applicable). Please note: If you are a veteran who has not yet been discharged, you may provide a statement of intent to discharge from your agency to receive Veterans Preference under the VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Your Résumé- You are encouraged to use the USAJobs online resume builder to ensure that all required information is in your resume. If you use your own résumé, curriculum vitae, or any other written form you choose then you must describe your job-related qualifications that include beginning and ending dates for paid and non-paid work experience, hours worked per week, month and year of employment for each job title listed. Complete Assessment Questionnaire. To review the application questionnaire, click the link below: -Transcriptsthat MUST reflect the degree/certificate program and the degree conferred date (Official transcript is required upon selection) Veterans preference documentation(DD-214 - member 2 or 4 copy or other copies that indicate character of discharge or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letter as appropriate) (if applicable) SF-50 (Notification of Personnel action) (If applicable) For Sample letter: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/UCM276860.pdf. For Résumé and Application Tips visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Tips. -Please note that you cannot submit documentation or make changes to your application after the deadline, and in most cases, only experience and education obtained by this date will be considered. -10384708so that we may assist you faster. -Next steps -A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.