- Position Title
- Consumer Safety Officer
- Agency
- Food and Drug Administration
- Announcement Number
- FDA-ORA-24-DE-1236479-AS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, April 3, 2024 to Friday, April 19, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current employee of any agency within the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) who has been notified that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by reduction-in-force (RIF)? If the duty station of your job you're separating from is in the same local commuting area as this vacancy, is at or below the grade level of this vacancy, and has the same (or lower) promotion potential as this vacancy, you may be entitled to selection priority under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP).
You must submit the documentation identified for I/CTAP under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
You must submit the documentation identified for I/CTAP under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
3.
Are you a current or former Federal employee of another agency (not the HHS) who has been notified that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by reduction-in-force (RIF)? If the duty station of your job you're separating from is in the same local commuting area as this vacancy, is at or below the grade level of this vacancy, and has the same (or lower) promotion potential as this vacancy, you may be entitled to selection priority under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP).
You must submit the documentation identified for I/CTAP under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
You must submit the documentation identified for I/CTAP under the Required Documents section of the job advertisement.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 1 location(s).
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
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).
4.
===== 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.
5.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959, have you registered with the Selective Service System?
(Note: If you currently do not have an approved exemption or Status Information Letter you must request one from the Selective Service System. A copy of your proof of registration or the exemption/Status Information Letter must be provided prior to appointment.)
(Note: If you currently do not have an approved exemption or Status Information Letter you must request one from the Selective Service System. A copy of your proof of registration or the exemption/Status Information Letter must be provided prior to appointment.)
6.
If you are a male at least 18 years of age, born after December 31, 1959 AND you have NOT registered with the Selective Service System, do you have an approved exemption or Status Information Letter from the Selective Service System?
(Note: If you currently do not have an approved exemption or Status Information Letter you must request one from the Selective Service System. A copy of your proof of registration or the exemption/Status Information Letter must be provided prior to appointment.)
(Note: If you currently do not have an approved exemption or Status Information Letter you must request one from the Selective Service System. A copy of your proof of registration or the exemption/Status Information Letter must be provided prior to appointment.)
7.
Do you wish to have your application packet and personal information shared with other Centers, Program Offices, or Operating/Staff Divisions seeking to fill a similar position within the Department of Health and Human Services?
8.
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.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
Your response to the statement below will determine if you meet the Basic Qualification Requirements for GS-0696, Consumer Safety Officer.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Basic Qualification Requirements for GS-0696, Consumer Safety Officer.
Your response to the statements below will determine if you are qualified for the GS-696-07/09, Consumer Safety Officer position.
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for GS-0696-07, Consumer Safety Officer.
3.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your education and/or experience and meets the Minimum Qualification Requirements for GS-0696-09, Consumer Safety Officer.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. Note: Submission of this electronic questionnaire is certification that all responses are true to the best of your knowledge.
Materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations are subject to disciplinary action."
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Evaluate quality controls employed to prevent mix-ups, cross-contamination, and resultant health hazards.
5.
Ensure finished work and methods used are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions or established procedures.
6.
Utilize sampling schedule guides, billing and shipping procedures.
7.
Evaluate quality controls employed to prevent health hazards and outbreaks.
8.
Use rules of evidence to observe and gather information for compliance reports.
9.
Review sampling schedules to determine compliance with good manufacturing practices.
10.
Review reports of inspections for violations to determine the sufficiency of the evidence.
11.
Collect samples for laboratory examination.
12.
Analyze samples to identify contamination and/or adulteration.
13.
Interpret basic scientific principles in carrying out assignments.
14.
Conduct regulatory inspections and investigations.
15.
Analyze samples to identify contamination and/or adulteration.
16.
Inspect for sanitation and other purposes in situations where the applicable laws are clear and well-defined by precedent interpretation.
17.
Write clear and concise evaluation reports.
18.
Prepare memoranda, briefings, final reports and/or research papers.
19.
Respond to inquiries in writing, providing status updates or general information to both internal and external customers.
20.
Prepare written reports showing results of the inspection/investigation.