Consumer Safety Inspector

Employee will primarily work in one plant but may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Denver District. Shifts and species will vary based on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Apply proper techniques for collecting samples and/or performing field tests and examinations (e.g., identifying abnormalities in the product or production environment and recommending corrective actions).
• Develop written reports and/or report findings orally (e.g., documenting abnormalities in the product or production environment and communicating those findings to others).
• Maintain effective personal contacts with a variety of individuals (e.g., discussing findings with internal or external contacts regarding food safety standards established in the production environment).
• Make determinations on products for human consumption or the production environment (e.g., ensuring conformance with established standards).

Requirements

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that provided knowledge of the properties and characteristics of regulated food commodities or other products for human consumption. Such experience may have been acquired in roles such as consumer safety inspector, inspection aide, food inspector, public health inspector, or quality inspection specialist.

GS-05 Level

• At least 52 weeks of qualifying experience demonstrating knowledge of regulated food commodities (e.g., meat, poultry, fish, eggs, or other food/beverages for human consumption).
• Experience may include sampling, quality control, sanitation, or similar responsibilities in a food manufacturing or production environment.

GS-07 Level

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level.
• Experience independently carrying out routine, standard assignments related to food commodities on a regular and recurring basis.

GS-08 Level

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level.
• Experience with Federal Meat, Poultry, and Egg Products Inspection Acts to inspect products.
• Knowledge of SSOP and HACCP principles to verify plant compliance.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics and elementary statistical concepts for testing and sampling.
• Experience interpreting conclusions from inspection findings.

GS-09 Level

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level.
• Experience working at a more independent level, including duties such as recommending refusal of exports or providing temporary coverage at other locations.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus: For newly appointed employees.
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual: Calculated to determine annual leave accrual rate.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program: Available for eligible employees.
• Accelerated Promotion Program: Opportunities for career advancement.
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Award: Paid to employees who refer applicants hired by FSIS.
• Comprehensive federal benefits package, including health, retirement, and work-life programs.

The duties of a Consumer Safety Inspector are performed in a hazardous working environment.