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Do Public Health Officers outrank their career FSIS employee counterparts since they (Commissioned Corps) wear uniforms?

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Do Public Health Officers outrank their career FSIS employee counterparts since they (Commissioned Corps) wear uniforms?

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One should not automatically assume that since the Commissioned Corps Officers wear a uniform, they automatically outrank their FSIS counterparts. They will be held accountable to their colleagues and report to their FSIS supervisors who very well may not be in the Commissioned Corps – just like every other FSIS employee. The Commissioned Corps Officer ranks are comparable to the following GS grades: • Lieutenant (0-3) = GS 9/11 • Lieutenant Commander (0-4) = GS 12 • Commander (0-5) = GS 13 • Captain (0-6) = GS 14/15 • Rear Admiral (0-7) = SES What are the qualifications needed to become a Commissioned Corps Officer? Generally speaking, there are six factors which one must meet in order to be a Commissioned Corps Officer. These are: • U.S. citizen; • Under 44 years of age; • Physically qualified; • Must pass an initial suitability/background investigation; • Must have an active current license; and An appropriate bachelor’s degree or higher level (master’s or doctorate) degree from an

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