Consumer Safety Inspector

Summary

Shifts and species will vary based on assignment. For additional information call Laura Hutchison at  or laura.hutchison. Employee may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Raleigh District. The position in TIlghman covers assignments in Tilghman, Grasonville, and Eston, MD.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

• Specialized experience: experience that provided you with knowledge of the properties and characteristics of regulated food commodities or other products for human consumption. Your experience should be acquired working in positions such as consumer safety inspector, inspection aid, food inspector, public health inspector, quality inspection specialist, or other related positions.
• GS‑5:
  At least 52 weeks of qualifying experience providing knowledge of regulated food commodities and substances such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beverages, or pharmaceuticals. Examples include:
  • Applying proper techniques for collecting samples and performing field tests and examinations.
  • Developing written reports and reporting findings orally.
  • Maintaining effective personal contacts with a variety of individuals.
• GS‑7:
  In addition to the qualifications above, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑5 level, and performed standard and recurrent duties independently.
• GS‑8:
  At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑7 level, with experience working under the Federal Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts; basic SSOP and HACCP principles; basic mathematics and elementary statistical concepts for testing and sampling procedures; and reaching and interpreting conclusions.
• GS‑9:
  At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑8 level, with experience working at a more independent level than lower graded CSIs, including recommending refusal of exports and providing temporary coverage at locations outside the official duty station.

Volunteer experience through national service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations is acceptable and will be given credit.

Follow this link for more information on OPM's qualification standards for the CSI position:
Consumer Safety Inspector Series, GS‑1862.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for protecting the public's health by ensuring the safety of the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. USDA is a great place to start or continue your career.

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. FSIS offers various recruitment incentives to newly hired eligible Consumer Safety Inspectors (CSI). You may be eligible for one or more of the following:

• $5,000 sign‑on bonus (newly appointed only).
• Creditable service for annual leave accrual.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• $1,000 employee referral bonus award.