Consume 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 additional information call Christine Storey at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Employees 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. Specialized experience and/or education required for each GS level is defined below. GS‑05: At least 52 weeks of qualifying experience with regulated food commodities or substances (e.g., meat, poultry, fish, eggs, pharmaceuticals). Applicants must demonstrate applying proper sampling techniques, performing field tests, developing written reports, and maintaining effective contacts. GS‑07: In addition to GS‑05 qualifications, at least one year of specialized experience. Applicants should show independent performance of routine assignments related to food commodities. GS‑08: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑07. Experience must include work with Federal Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts, basic SSOP and HACCP principles, mathematics and statistics for testing, and interpretation of conclusions. GS‑09: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑08. Experience should reflect a more independent level of work, including recommending export refusals and providing temporary coverage at locations outside the official duty station. Experience may include paid and unpaid work, such as volunteer programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. All qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, will be credited. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the U.S. Department of Agriculture agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. Incentives and Benefits $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 eligible Additional information about benefits and incentives can be obtained from the FSIS recruitment materials. #J-18808-Ljbffr