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. For add'l information call Dr. Amy Swenson at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Butterfield, MN) or Dr. Christine Storey at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Monticello, MN). Employee may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Des Moines District. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. GS‑05 Level : Applicants must have at least 52 weeks of qualifying experience that provided knowledge of the properties and characteristics of regulated food commodities and substances; such as: meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or other food or beverages for human consumption, or other ingestible substances, such as pharmaceuticals. Experience should include collecting samples, performing field tests, developing written reports, and maintaining effective personal contacts. GS‑07 Level : In addition to the qualifications above, applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS‑05 level) and experience performing standard and recurrent duties independently. Resume should demonstrate at least 52 weeks of independent routine assignments in regulated food commodity areas. GS‑08 Level : Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS‑07 level). Experience must include work with the Federal Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts, basic SSOP and HACCP principles, performing sampling and testing procedures, and reaching and interpreting conclusions. GS‑09 Level : Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS‑08 level) and experience working at a more independent level, such as recommending refusal of exports and providing temporary coverage at locations outside of the official duty station. Voluntary experience in National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps), professional, philanthropic, or community organizations is considered qualifying experience. Failure to fully meet a functional requirement is not automatically disqualifying. Benefits and Incentives The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture responsible for protecting public 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 federal employee and family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package. FSIS offers recruitment incentives to newly hired eligible Consumer Safety Inspectors (CSI). Eligible incentives include: $5,000 Sign on Bonus, Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Award. #J-18808-Ljbffr USDA-FSIS