Consumer Safety Inspector
USDA-FSIS, Salisbury, MD, United States
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. The Sterling location covers plants in Sterling, VA; Alexandria, VA; and Landover, MD. Employee may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Raleigh District.
Contact
Laura Hutchison – (919) 214-1984 or laura.hutchison@usda.gov
Eligibility & Qualifications
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date, including specialized experience and/or education as defined. Specialized experience is experience that provided 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 or inspection aid, food inspector, public health inspector, quality inspection specialist, or other related positions.
GS‑5: At least 52 weeks of qualifying experience that demonstrated knowledge of regulated food commodities and substances, and included applying proper techniques for collecting samples, performing field tests, and recommending corrective actions, developing written reports, and maintaining effective personal contacts.
GS‑7: In addition to the GS‑5 qualifications, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑5 level and demonstrated independent performance of routine, standard assignments.
GS‑8: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑7 level, including work with the Federal Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts, basic SSOP and HACCP principles, basic mathematics and elementary statistical concepts, and reaching and interpreting conclusions.
GS‑9: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑8 level, with higher independent responsibilities such as recommending refusal of exports and providing temporary coverage at locations outside the official duty station.
About FSIS
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety of the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products.
Recruitment Incentives
$5,000 Sign on Bonus – Newly appointed employees only.
Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Award – Paid to employees who refer applicants who are hired with FSIS.
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$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. The Sterling location covers plants in Sterling, VA; Alexandria, VA; and Landover, MD. Employee may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Raleigh District.
Contact
Laura Hutchison – (919) 214-1984 or laura.hutchison@usda.gov
Eligibility & Qualifications
You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date, including specialized experience and/or education as defined. Specialized experience is experience that provided 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 or inspection aid, food inspector, public health inspector, quality inspection specialist, or other related positions.
GS‑5: At least 52 weeks of qualifying experience that demonstrated knowledge of regulated food commodities and substances, and included applying proper techniques for collecting samples, performing field tests, and recommending corrective actions, developing written reports, and maintaining effective personal contacts.
GS‑7: In addition to the GS‑5 qualifications, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑5 level and demonstrated independent performance of routine, standard assignments.
GS‑8: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑7 level, including work with the Federal Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts, basic SSOP and HACCP principles, basic mathematics and elementary statistical concepts, and reaching and interpreting conclusions.
GS‑9: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑8 level, with higher independent responsibilities such as recommending refusal of exports and providing temporary coverage at locations outside the official duty station.
About FSIS
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety of the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products.
Recruitment Incentives
$5,000 Sign on Bonus – Newly appointed employees only.
Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Award – Paid to employees who refer applicants who are hired with FSIS.
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