- Position Title
- Lead Consumer Safety Officer
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Announcement Number
- FDA-CDRH-20-MP-10842514 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, June 24, 2020 to Wednesday, July 8, 2020
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you wish to be considered under a CTAP (Career Transition Assistance Plan) eligibility?
You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
You may qualify for CTAP eligibility if all of the statements apply to you:
- You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy.
- You have been (or will be) involuntarily separated from the agency advertising this position, due to a reduction-in-force.
- You are applying to a position that is at (or below) the grade level of the position separated from.
- You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position separated from.
- Your last performance rating of record is at least "fully successful" or equivalent.
To verify your eligibility for CTAP:
You must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must also submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest SF-50: Notification of Personnel Action showing position, tenure code, grade & step, and full name/DOB/SSN.
2.
Do you wish to be considered for competitive eligibility as a current agency employee?
You may qualify for this eligibility if you meet all conditions below:
It is extremely important that you understand this question and provide the correct response. Your response to this question will impact your eligibility determination.
If you answer "no" to this question, you will not be considered as a competitive current employee, even if this answer was in error. Therefore, if you are not sure about your current employment status, you should consult your SF-50 or your local HR point of contact.
You may qualify for this eligibility if you meet all conditions below:
- You are a current employee of any center or office within the Food & Drug Administration.
- You are a Federal employee, not a contractor.
- You are on a career or career-conditional appointment.
- Your appointment is in the competitive service.
It is extremely important that you understand this question and provide the correct response. Your response to this question will impact your eligibility determination.
If you answer "no" to this question, you will not be considered as a competitive current employee, even if this answer was in error. Therefore, if you are not sure about your current employment status, you should consult your SF-50 or your local HR point of contact.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under the Non-Competitive eligibility for current agency employees?
You may qualify for this eligibility if you are a current FDA employee meeting all of the requirements outlined below:
It is extremely important that you understand this question and provide the correct response. Your response to this question will impact your eligibility determination. If you answer "no" to this question, you will not be considered as a non-competitive current employee, even if this answer was in error. Therefore, if you are not sure about your current employment status, you should consult your SF-50 or your local HR point of contact.
You may qualify for this eligibility if you are a current FDA employee meeting all of the requirements outlined below:
- You are a current employee of any office or center in the Food & Drug Administration.
- You are a Federal employee (not a contractor).
- You are on a career or career-conditional appointment.
- Your appointment is in the competitive service.
- You currently hold, or have held, a position which was at (or higher) than the full performance level of the position being advertised.
It is extremely important that you understand this question and provide the correct response. Your response to this question will impact your eligibility determination. If you answer "no" to this question, you will not be considered as a non-competitive current employee, even if this answer was in error. Therefore, if you are not sure about your current employment status, you should consult your SF-50 or your local HR point of contact.
4.
HHS Public Health Service Officers
Are you a current Commissioned Officer within the Public Health Service and stationed at a position within the Food and Drug Administration?
If so, you may qualify for non-competitive re-assignment to this position. Current PHS Commissioned Officers within FDA can be non-competitively appointed to an open position within the agency, if you are found qualified and if the Hiring Manager agrees to the appointment. You will be required to provide a copy of your most recent PHS COC orders at the time of application.
Are you a current Commissioned Officer within the Public Health Service and stationed at a position within the Food and Drug Administration?
If so, you may qualify for non-competitive re-assignment to this position. Current PHS Commissioned Officers within FDA can be non-competitively appointed to an open position within the agency, if you are found qualified and if the Hiring Manager agrees to the appointment. You will be required to provide a copy of your most recent PHS COC orders at the time of application.
Preferences
1.
In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee?
You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
2.
===== Acknowledgement of Restrictions on the Employment of Relatives by Public Officials =====
5 U.S. Code, § 3110 lays out specific and important restrictions on the employment of relatives within an agency.
A public official of a government agency may not appoint, promote, or otherwise advocate for the employment, advancement, or promotion of relatives within the agency for which the public official is employed or has control over.
Employees hired in violation of 5 U.S. Code, § 3110 will not be entitled to any pay for their period of employment, and any pay already received before the violation becomes known, will be considered as a debt to the government on the part of the employed individual.
For the purpose of this question, a "relative" is defined as: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, niece, husband, wife, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepson, stepdaughter, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, or half sister.
QUESTION:
After having read the definition of "relative" as stated above, does the Food and Drug Administration employ any of your relatives?
IF YES: You must provide the following information, for each relative employed by the FDA:
- The full legal name of the relative.
- The relative's relationship to you (from the list above).
- If known, the relative's employing organization and position.
3.
Your responses to the all questions, and any information or documentation which you provide as part of your application, will be thoroughly reviewed for accuracy and truthfulness. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, your application will not be considered. Knowingly providing false information in your application (or submitted documentation) is a crime!
- I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in my application is true, correct, and provided in good faith.
- I understand that if I intentionally make a false statement, or commit deception or fraud in my application, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC, Sec 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR, Part 731).
- I understand that any information I provide may be investigated.
- I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
4.
Please indicate all the Office(s), Division(s), Team(s) you would like to be considered for:
Assessment 1
1.
From the description below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for the Consumer Safety Officer, GS-0696-14 position.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one response which best describes your specialized experience qualification requirement for the Consumer Safety Officer, GS-0696-14 position.
3.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Performs regulatory reviews of information from stakeholders to evaluate safety and efficacy of medical products.
5.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Writes justifications to support analytical findings of scientific data.
7.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Refers to existing laws, regulations and current guidances to evaluate scientific data related to medical products.
9.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
10.
Confirms that data is accurately reflected in the information provided and conclusions reached are supported by the data.
11.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Evaluates scientific data and descriptions of medical products to determine safety and quality.
13.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Prepares responses to internal and external stakeholders regarding safety and quality of medical devices.
15.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Synthesizes information from multiple sources and makes recommendation to improve safety and quality of medical products.
17.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
18.
Provides guidance on the interpretation of regulations applicable to medical products.
19.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
20.
Makes presentations on the key issues surrounding the safety and effectiveness of medical products.
21.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
22.
Discusses key medical device issues with internal and external stakeholders.
23.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
24.
Develops strategies and/or guidelines to support the safety of medical products
25.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
26.
Manages, directs and/or oversees the work of a team or working group.
27.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
28.
Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for a workgroup.
29.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
30.
Develops short- and long-range plans for the management of human and material resources to achieve objectives of a workgroup.
31.
Where in your resume can this experience be found?