- Position Title
- Food Inspector (Slaughter)
- Agency
- Food Safety and Inspection Service
- Announcement Number
- FSIS-20-DHA-10712759-CAA Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, January 31, 2020 to Friday, February 14, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
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DOCUMENT UPLOADS -I understand that each document uploaded must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). For more information see the "How to Apply" portion of the vacancy announcement.
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Has your work schedule been full-time, i.e., 35-40 hours per week, for every position listed on your resume or OF-612? (If no, please include the following in your resume for all positions held: position title, employer, dates employed (MM/DD/YY) and work schedule (i.e., Full-Time (FT), Part-Time (PT), etc., and hrs/wk). Please list in order with current/most recent position first. Failure to provide all requested information may prevent us from giving credit for experience.)
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An applicant may meet the GS-5 minimum qualifications in one of two ways: Specialized Work Experience or Education. To qualify at the GS-5 level based on education, you must show successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree in an accredited college or university that includes 12 semester hours in the biological, physical, mathematical, or agricultural sciences. To receive credit for a college degree, you must provide a legible copy of your transcripts. What is your qualifying education?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
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Do you possess the equivalent of at least one year of full-time specialized work experience as referenced in the vacancy announcement and in the OPM Qualification Standards (Food Inspection Series, 1863)?
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If you answered "Yes" to question #3, that you possess the equivalent of at least one year of full-time specialized work experience, what is your qualifying specialized experience? Check all that apply.
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For GS-7 positions, applicants must have demonstrated one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression in the organization in which the position is being filled. Specialized experience is regulatory food inspection work which involved either ante- and post-mortem inspection of red meat animals, poultry, fish, or seafood; or inspection of production of processed products involving red meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or egg products. This experience must have demonstrated: knowledge of general sanitation practices, laws, and regulations governing the food industry; knowledge of Federal laws and regulations pertaining to fitness of red meat animals, poultry, fish, or seafood for human consumption; or knowledge of Federal laws and regulations applicable to the processing of red meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or egg products; and ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and workers in the food industry. The resume you provide must demonstrate the required experience as referenced in the announcement and the OPM Qualification Standards (Food Inspection Series, 1863), or you will be rated as ineligible for the GS-7. Select the statement that reflects your specialized experience:
For each question below please select the response that best reflects your experience.
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For me, deciding whether or not I have to inform my supervisor of work related issues is:
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Providing informal supervision to a number of different people is:
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I'll often make brief notes to help me recall details later.
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Among my coworkers I'm known as a "detail-oriented person" - someone who makes sure even the small things get done right.
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I always take on new assignments.
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I have had jobs that required me to write many memos to my supervisor.
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I have had several jobs that required me to make mathematical calculations.
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I often find that my decisions have an end result (good or bad) that I did not anticipate.
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I prefer to work by myself rather than in a group with other people.
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I would prefer a job where I have to decide what tasks should be done first.
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Math was my favorite subject in school.
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Most of my coworkers would say that I am very good at explaining things with just the right amount of detail.
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My coworkers sometimes ask me to check their work because they know I'm very good at catching little errors and things that may have been left out.
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My coworkers would say that I'm good at solving problems.
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My coworkers would say that, when I make a decision, I accept responsibility for its results.
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I've had quite a bit of experience in situations where even small errors (e.g., misreading a number) could have serious consequences.
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My most recent supervisor would say that when I make a decision, I follow up to see how things turned out.
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My opinion of myself doesn't change much when people say something negative about me.
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My recent supervisors would say that I sometimes have to be reminded to do things that I have forgotten.
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My supervisors would say that I make a greater effort than most employees in learning new work methods when changes are introduced.
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My supervisors would say that I make the effort to learn more about my job.
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People have told me that I let my feelings and emotions influence my decisions too much.
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People I have worked with have sometimes complained about how long it takes me to make decisions.
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People I have worked with would say that I am good with numbers.
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People I work with would say that I am very flexible and can easily adapt to change.
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People often ask me to help them write messages or letters.
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There have been times recently where my supervisors returned things to me to correct small errors I had made.
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When I forget things, even things that are important, I don't worry about it because everyone forgets sometimes.
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When others challenge my opinions, I tend to assume they know more than I do.
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My past supervisors would say that I attend to small details that others may overlook when completing assignments.
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I have had jobs that required me to write several reports to my supervisor.
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I am willing to do the same task over and over.
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How important is it to you to have a clean job, where you don't get dirty?
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How important is it to you to have a job where you have a good chance of getting promotions?
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How important is it to you to have a job where you don't have to take on a lot of responsibility?
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How important is to you to have a job that has nice friendly people at work?
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How important is it to you to have a job that gives you a chance to make the world a better place?
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How important is it to you to have a job where you don't have to go through a lot of "red tape" to get things done?
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How many high school math courses have you passed?
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Check One:
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In your relations with other people do you try to:
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Would your choice of an ideal job be one which:
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How do you tend to react to an unpleasant situation?
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If you have thought about something and come to a conclusion, how hard is it for someone else to change your mind?
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In your previous jobs, which best describes your experience?
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For me, understanding and applying instructions given orally is:
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I often look at things and catch mistakes that others have overlooked.
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I can remember directions or instructions without writing them down.
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I can think of specific cases where I have been able to calm down others who were irate or angry about something.
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My coworkers would say that I do a good job at "keeping my cool" when dealing with people who are angry.
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My coworkers would say that, when I have the facts, I stand firm even when people disagree with me.
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My past supervisors would say that I tend to put off decisions that involve risk.
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People I have worked with would say that I am good at writing reports.
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People I've worked with would say that I am too cautious when making decisions.
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Some of my coworkers would describe me as being rather easy to influence.
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I certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by me with my application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). I understand that the information provided may be investigated. I understand that misrepresenting my experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in or with my application may be grounds for not hiring me or for terminating me after I begin work. I also understand that false or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).