Consumer Safety Inspector

Summary

$5,000 Sign on Bonus, Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and Referral Bonus Awards are available. Shifts and species will vary based on assignment. Employee may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Raleigh District. The NC position covers three plants in Sims, NC;
Tarboro, NC; and Wilson, NC. For additional information contact Laura Hutchison at  or laura.hutchison.

This role involves inspecting regulated food commodities and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Responsibilities include collecting samples, performing field tests, documenting findings, recommending corrective actions, and maintaining effective contacts with internal and external stakeholders.

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:
Knowledge of the properties and characteristics of regulated food commodities or other products for human consumption. Experience should be acquired 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 that provided knowledge of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or other food or beverage for human consumption, or other ingestible substances such as pharmaceuticals. Your resume must show examples such as applying proper techniques for collecting samples and/or performing field tests, developing written reports, or reporting findings orally.

GS-7:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level, with independent responsibilities. Demonstrate at least 52 weeks of experience carrying out routine, standard assignments independently.

GS-8:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level, including work with Federal Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts, basic SSOP and HACCP principles and practices, performing basic mathematics and elementary statistical concepts, and interpreting conclusions.

GS-9:
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-8 level, including more independent duties such as recommending refusal of exports and providing temporary coverage at locations outside the official duty station.

Volunteer work is eligible for credit if it has built competencies and skills relevant to the position.

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including standard federal benefits. FSIS offers recruitment incentives, including $5,000 Sign on Bonus, Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Award. For more information on incentives please see Additional Information.