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Summary The Internship Program is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers while still in school and while getting paid for the work performed. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent job in the civil service. Learn more about this agency Duties Help

• These positions are Excepted Service appointments in the FSIS Raleigh District.
• Employees coordinate inspection/enforcement activities in more than 6,000 federally inspected establishments nationwide, as well as at import establishments, ensuring that the products that FSIS regulates are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
• As a Student Trainee (Inspection), your duties will include:
• Working in a slaughter/processed products plant or department and receiving training in the objectives, methods and techniques of meat and/or poultry slaughter and processing inspection.
• Receiving on-the-job training in such areas as ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of meat and/or poultry slaughter by directly observing and assisting a fully qualified Food Inspector.
• Completing classroom-type training to include directed reading assignments and self-paced audiovisual instruction.
• Becoming familiar with the basic anatomical, sex, age, and behavioral characteristics of various food animal species, the various cuts of meat, sanitation procedures, and the general physical layout of a slaughter establishment.
• Working with Consumer Safety Inspector or Food Inspector observing or assisting with slaughter/processing tasks such as labeling verification, sanitation inspection, export verification, HACCP verification, SSOP verification, and review of records.
• Observing or assisting with performing net weight tasks, collecting samples of product for pathogen testing, livestock/poultry inspection processes and other duties associated with meat or poultry processing.
• Assisting the Inspector-in-Charge with the daily and weekly reports associated with inspection activity, such as obtaining required information and preparing and distributing the reports.
• Assisting with maintaining various files for reports, labels, supplies, etc.
• Observing or assisting in the preparation of samples for various on-site testing procedures related to residue monitoring.

Requirements Help Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• If you are selected, you will need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.
• Accepted for or currently enrolled in a qualified educational institution.
• Service in the Pathways Program confers no right to further employment in either the competitive or excepted service.
• All USDA Student Interns must be at least 18 years of age at the time of their appointment.
• A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways. Form will be provided upon selection before entry-on-duty date is set.
• All requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This includes responses to all eligibility assessment and occupational questionnaires, along with submission of your resume and all supporting documentation.
• Must meet Pathways Program requirements. For information about the Pathways Program, links to the handbook and other materials, and FAQs visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/students-recent-graduates/#url=Overview.
• Must provide transcripts that support the qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application package. Official transcripts will be required if selected.
• Must be in and remain in good academic standing as defined by the educational institution throughout the program.
• Travel to/from the official duty station and housing expenses, will be at the student's expense. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Subject to satisfactory completion of a two-year trial period.

Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet BOTH the (1) Pathway Internship Eligibility requirements as well as (2) the minimum Qualifications for the position: (1) To Be Eligible For An Appointment Under The Internship Program You Must Meet The Following Requirement: Student applicants must be accepted for enrollment or enrolled and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) in a qualifying educational institution, on a full or half-time basis as defined by the institution in which the student is enrolled. Student Trainees must be in good academic standing, as defined by the institution they are attending. Generally, at least a 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) for undergraduate programs (cumulative; no rounding). Individuals must meet the definition of a student throughout the duration of their internship appointment. (*NOTE: Certificate Program: This term is defined, in 5 CFR 362.102, and means postsecondary education in a qualifying educational institution equivalent to at least 1 academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum.) (2) To Qualify At The GS-04 Grade Level: Successful completion of2 full academic years of post-high school study or an associate's degree. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. PROGRAM COMPLETION: This is an indefinite appointment. Upon successful completion of the program and at the agency's discretion, the appointee may be non-competitively converted to a term or career or career-conditional appointment, upon conversion this position has a full performance level of GS-09 depending on available vacancies. The anticipated position may change based on the needs of the organization. Interns must qualify and meet the individual occupational requirements for the position. Service in the Pathways Program confers no right to further employment in either the competitive or excepted service. An agency wishing to convert a student must therefore execute the required action to do so within 180 days of successful completion of the degree and program requirements. CONVERSION FROM STUDENT TRAINEE: Prior to conversion to a term or career or career conditional appointment, Student Trainees must satisfactorily complete all training, program, and educational requirements.

• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Successfully complete academic course of study.
• Complete a minimum of 480 hours of work experience under the Internship Program.
• Complete 40 hours of mandatory AgLearn Training.
• Maintain acceptable performance under the agency's approved performance management system.
• Receive favorable recommendation for conversion from supervisor.
• Meet the OPM Qualification Standard for the anticipated position the Intern may be converted to.
  • 1862 Consumer Safety Inspection (target grade 09).

Education Using Education To Qualify: To use your education as a basis for meeting the Minimum Qualification Requirements (MQR) for this position, you MUST submit academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements. If specific course work is required to fulfill the MQR, you must supply transcripts from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken to receive credit for that course work. See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for more details. COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS: You MUST submit a copy of your college transcripts:

• Your Field of Study
• School Name
• Student's Name
• Current GPA or Academic Standing
• Past and Current Course Work
• Degree Program
• Major/Concentration

An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, candidates are to ensure these requirements are met. If you do not submit sufficient academic documentation demonstrating that you meet the eligibility and MQR for this position, your application will be deemed incomplete & any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. Visit here for a database of accredited postsecondary institutions and programs. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education, visit the NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation. Additional information If you are selected, you will need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from federal service. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact: USDA's TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TDD). It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. See more information at: CHCO Council. Please click Veterans Policy for further information about veteran specific hiring options. Selectees may be eligible for Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual (CSALA). Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.