The mission of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is to increase food security and reduce hunger in partnership with cooperating organizations by providing children and low-income people with access to food, a healthy diet, and nutrition education in a manner that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.
This position is located in the Child Nutrition Division.
FNS provides excellent opportunities for specialized training through its own facilities and outside resources. Career guidance and on- and off-the-job training programs are tailored to an individual employee's needs. If you want to apply your knowledge and skills to food program activities that seek to strengthen America, there is a challenging and rewarding career waiting for you with FNS!
Key Information:
Who May Apply:
1. Current Federal employees on career or career conditional appointments in the competitive service, or former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility;
2. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles;
3. Individuals eligible under special hiring authorities (e.g., individual with disabilities, covered by an interchange agreement, eligible for Certain Military Spouses), etc.
4. USDA employees currently serving on a Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA); OR
5. Individuals eligible for appointment under the Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
Individuals who do not meet the above may apply under 12-FNS-392P, open to the Public.