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Position Title
Consumer Safety Officer
Agency
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Announcement Number
NMFS-23-12085151-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 11, 2023 to Monday, September 25, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
  • You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and 
  • You have not yet been separated. 
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3. Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)?  If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements: 
  • This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and 
  • This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
  • You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.    
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Preferences
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. (limit characters)
2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position. (limit characters)
1. Select the one response that best describes how you meet the education requirements for the Consumer Safety Officer series position, 0696 (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Consumer Safety Officer, ZP-0696-01. (limit characters)
3. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Consumer Safety Officer, ZP-0696-02. (limit characters)
4. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Consumer Safety Officer, ZP-0696-03. (limit characters)
5. Describe your education, training or experience with laws and regulations regarding commercially processed seafood products.
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6. Select the following products have you had experience performing inspections on to evaluate the safety, quality and health of the products in accordance with U.S. regulations, U.S. grade standards, program policy, and commercial item descriptions or specifications. (Select all that apply.)
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7. Describe your experience managing projects on the activities of product inspection, facility inspection and audits, grading, certification, consultative services, and other assignments for an organization.
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8. Describe your education, training, or experience pertaining to quality attributes and safety hazards associated with commercially processed seafood products.
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9. Describe your experience providing and interpreting technical (food safety, quality, and standards) information for other organizations through training, seminars, meetings or other means.
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10. Describe your experience identifying violations at seafood plants and making recommendations for corrective action.
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11. Describe your experience developing quality management compliance programs (i.e., Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
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12. Describe your experience maintaining inspection compliance reports.
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13. Choose the response that best describes your highest level of experience when dealing with different types of stakeholders, both internal (e.g., colleagues, direct reports, supervisors) and external (e.g., clients).
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14. Identify the following statement that best describes the extent of your ability to build and maintain relationships with other government agencies, industry, universities, and the general public.
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Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
15. I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.
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