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Recruitment Incentives: FSIS Public Health Veterinarian
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Use this information along with the information on How to Apply: FSIS Public Health Veterinarian . Note that
some incentives are authorized only in specific geographic locations.
Student Loan Repayments
Student loan repayments of up to $20,000 per person are available for all newly employed veterinarians in all locations.
Recruitment Bonuses
FSIS employs more than 1,100 Public Health Veterinarians nationwide. Recruitment bonuses are currently authorized Nationwide.
Direct-Hire Authority
The Office of Personnel Management has granted direct-hire authority to the Food Safety and Inspection
Service for AP-03/04 Veterinary Medical Officer positions nationwide. There is a critical hiring
need in severe shortage locations and these positions play an important role in protecting the
nation's food supply. This authority is described in Section 1312 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002
and 5 CFR, part 337. Candidates under this announcement are not rated or ranked and individuals
are not awarded preference for their status as a veteran. Applicants are still strongly encouraged
to provide complete information about their job-related experience and education, as well as provide
documentation related to veteran's preference.
Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual
FSIS is offering Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual as a recruitment incentive that will
allow new employees to receive credit toward their annual leave (vacation) accrual for
directly-related work performed either outside the federal government or during active duty
in a uniformed service. This incentive is available for all newly-hired Public Health Veterinarians.
Referral Bonus
A referral bonus award up to $1,000 may be available for current FSIS employees for referrals Nationwide.
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