Consumer Safety Inspector

Summary

Sign‑on Bonus: $5,000. Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Employee Referral Bonus Award: $1,000. Detailed or shifts may vary across plants in the Denver District.

• Collect samples and conduct field tests on regulated food commodities and substances such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, beverages, and pharmaceuticals.
• Identify abnormalities and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance with the Federal Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts.
• Develop written reports and present findings orally to stakeholders.
• Maintain effective contacts with internal and external parties regarding food safety standards.
• Inspect meat, poultry, and egg products and verify plant HACCP and SSOP responsibilities.
• Apply basic mathematics and elementary statistical concepts for testing and sampling procedures.
• Perform hazardous workplace procedures as part of a Consumer Safety Inspector.

• At least 52 weeks of specialized experience (GS‑05 level) or equivalent (GS‑07, GS‑08, GS‑09) in roles such as consumer safety inspector, food inspector, or related positions.
• Experience includes knowledge of regulated food commodities and substances, sample collection, field testing, and reporting.
• Knowledge of Federal Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts, SSOP and HACCP principles.
• Ability to work independently on routine, standard assignments on a regular basis.
• Experience with voluntary service (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) may be credited toward qualifications.

• $5,000 Sign‑On Bonus for newly appointed employees.
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual that determines leave accrual rate.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
• Employee Referral Bonus Award up to $1,000.