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Position Title: Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer / Public Health Veterinarian
Agency: Food Safety and Inspection Service
Announcement Number: FSIS-DHA-2025-12708042-KE Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, March 7, 2025 to Friday, March 28, 2025

For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.

1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

Are you a current USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

A. Yes

B. No

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

A. Yes

B. No

4. Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:

• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.

A. North Pole, AK

B. Tucson, AZ

C. Eureka, CA

D. Madera, CA

E. Petaluma, CA

F. Pico Rivera, CA

G. Colorado Springs, CO

H. Denver, CO

I. Tallahassee, FL

J. Burley, ID

K. Idaho Falls, ID

L. Kuna, ID

M. Wendell, ID

N. Delphi, IN

O. Estherville, IA

P. Hospers, IA

Q. Louisville, KY

R. Worthington, MN

S. Billings, MT

T. Gordon, NE

U. Lexington, NE

V. North Platte, NE

W. Omaha, NE

X. New Rockford, ND

Y. Guymon, OK

Z. Kodak, TN

AA. Newbern, TN

AB. Amarillo, TX

AC. Cactus, TX

AD. Friona, TX

AE. Hereford, TX

AF. San Angelo, TX

AG. Duchesne, UT

AH. Bealeton, VA

AI. Wallula, WA

AJ. Woodland, WA

AK. Cottage Grove, WI

AL. Curtiss, WI

AM. Cody, WY

2. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

3. 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).

A. Yes

B. No

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY. Applicants will be referred to all grade levels at or above the one selected for which they are qualified. Not selecting the lowest grade announced as your Lowest Acceptable Grade could limit your consideration for referral if, after review of your application, resume, and supporting documents, you are deemed not qualified for your selected Lowest Acceptable Grade. Selecting the lowest grade announced as your Lowest Acceptable Grade will not limit your consideration at higher grades; qualified applicants will be referred at the highest grade qualified.

4. Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?

A. Yes

B. No

5. How did you learn about this FSIS position? Please select all that apply.

A. LinkedIn

B. Social Media (such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

C. Job Finder Site (such as Indeed, Monster, etc.)

D. Job Board from School, College, University, or Alumni Organization (e.g., Handshake, Symplicity, 12Twenty, Other)

E. Local Billboard

F. FSIS-Sponsored Job Fair, Career Fair, or Information Session/Event

G. School-Sponsored Job Fair, Career Fair, or Information Session/Event Sponsored by a School, College, University, or Alumni Organization

H. FSIS Employee

I. USDA Employee

J. Friend, Family Member, or non-FSIS or non-USDA Coworker

K. USAJobs Search

L. Other

6. Please share any additional details about how you learned about this position, especially if you selected "Other" in the previous question. If nothing to add, enter "N/A".

7. Potential Variation in Shift, Duty Location, and Amount of Travel:

Vacancy shift, duty location, and amount of travel may be frequent. I am willing to accept a position that includes the following (select all that apply):

A. 1st Shift

B. 2nd Shift

C. 3rd Shift

D. Rotating Shifts

E. Varying shifts with frequent travel (50%-75% of the time)

F. Varying shifts with very frequent travel (76% or more of the time)

8. Were you referred to apply for this position by a current FSIS employee?

A. Yes

B. No

9. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the name of the current FSIS employee who referred you and their email address. Please only list only one person (if you list more than one it will invalidate the response):

1. DOCUMENT UPLOADS - I understand that each document uploaded must be less than 5MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, TXT, or Word (.DOC or .DOCX). For more information see the "How to Apply" portion of the vacancy announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

2. I understand submission of supporting documentation, e.g., transcripts, DD-214, SF-50, performance appraisal may be required for this position. I also understand that my application will not be considered if the required supporting documentation is not submitted or is not submitted in accordance with the time frames indicated in the job announcement.

A. Yes

B. No

3. I understand that any correspondence necessary will be conducted via e-mail and sent to the e-mail address I provided in this application process. I must keep this e-mail address current.

A. Yes

B. No

4. I understand for information the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I (the applicant) must inquire through USAJOBS. No separate notification will be sent to me. To view the status of my application and the outcome of the application process, I must go to the USAJOBS website and log into My Account. Once in My Account, I must enter the "Application Status" section of the website.

A. Yes

B. No

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you currently have a DVM degree, or will you receive one within the next 9 months?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Choose the one answer that best describes your education:

A. I have successfully obtained or will obtain within the next 9 months a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree, i.e., Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD), at a school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Education.

B. I am a graduate of or will be within the next 9 months from a foreign veterinary medical school that is not accredited by the AVMA Council on Education who meets all of the requirements for "Graduates of foreign veterinary medical schools”.

C. I do not meet the minimum educational requirements/qualifications described above.

3. In addition to the GS-11 education requirement, you must have at least one of the following to qualify for the GS-12 position.

A. I have one year of post-DVM professional veterinary experience that demonstrates the ability to independently perform professional veterinary duties.

B. I meet the GS-11 education requirement AND I have a Master’s degree from an accredited college, in an area of specialization*; or successfully completed two years of an internship, residency program or fellowship training program in a discipline related to this position. *Area of specialization, including but not limited to, animal science, avian medicine, food safety, infectious diseases, veterinary clinical sciences, pathobiology, biomedical sciences, veterinary anatomy, veterinary preventive medicine, comparative biologic sciences, epidemiology, veterinary parasitology, molecular veterinary biosciences, public health, microbiology, pathology, immunology, laboratory animal medicine, toxicology, wildlife, zoological animal medicine, or sciences related to the work of a veterinary medical officer position.

C. I do not meet either requirement as described above.

4. Are you aware of any possible conflicts of interest at an establishment? An establishment is any place that produces meat, poultry, and/or egg products regulated by USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) pursuant to the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act. This information may be used to evaluate/resolve possible conflicts of interest. Please check all those that apply.

A. My immediate family currently works at an establishment. Immediate family means spouse, mother, father, sister, brother, or dependent children

B. I have extended family that works at an establishment. Extended family includes 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, half-sister, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandparents, or grandchildren.

C. I currently work in an establishment.

D. I have worked for an establishment within the past year.

E. My family member has a financial interest in an establishment.

F. I currently have a financial interest in an establishment.

G. My family member conducts business with an establishment.

H. I currently conduct business with an establishment.

I. No conflict of interest exists

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

5. I have reviewed the qualifications and other requirements as applicable to this position that are outlined in the vacancy announcement text.

A. Yes

B. No

6. DOCUMENT UPLOADS - I understand that each document uploaded must be less than 5MB 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.

A. Yes

B. No

7. I understand I must submit a complete application package to be considered, which includes a legible photocopy or scanned copy of my transcripts as proof of meeting the basic educational requirement.

A. Yes

B. No

8. I understand that any correspondence necessary will be conducted via e-mail and sent to the e-mail address I provided in this application process. I must keep this e-mail address current.

A. Yes

B. No

9. I understand that in order for my application to be considered, I must answer all questions, submit all required documents and click "Submit" at the end. If I go back into my application, after submission, in order to review, make adjustments, or add attachments, I must click the "Submit" button again in order for my application to be re-submitted.

A. Yes

B. No

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