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USAJOBS · 18 hours ago

CONSUMER SAFETY INSPECTOR

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$41K/yr - $80K/yr

1+ years exp

The Food Safety and Inspection Service is seeking a Consumer Safety Inspector. The role involves ensuring that regulated establishments produce safe products by executing inspection methods, verifying compliance with sanitation and safety standards, and documenting non-compliance when necessary.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods, determining non-compliance with regulatory requirements, documenting noncompliance and initiating enforcement action, where warranted

Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements

Verify execution of Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of product

Review records, observe plant operations and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and prepare detailed documentation (Non-Compliance Records) of non-compliance with regulatory requirements

Determine when regulatory control action is necessary. You will assess whether the plant's corrective or preventative actions are acceptable and effective, if there are trends in non-compliance, or if enforcement action is warranted

Conduct regulatory oversight activities inside plants in matters relating to other consumer protections (e.g., economic adulteration and misbranding)

Have contact with plant managers, owners and others to explain legal and regulatory requirements, discuss operation of the plant's SSOP, HACCP plan and other food safety programs

Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing non-compliance

Work with a variety of individuals to resolve problems, clarify differences of interpretation concerning HACCP and other food safety or consumer protection requirements

Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors and officers on inspection and enforcement matters for which you are involved

Conduct various samplings, surveys and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas, industry trends, or other issues of current interest to the Agency

Be involved in performing health and safety verification sampling and tests for detection of specific microbes (e.g., salmonella, listeria, etc.), residues or contaminants

Assure that products approved for import are in full compliance with all applicable Federal regulations governing the importation of meat and poultry products

Authorize entry of all meat or poultry products considered to comply with Federal regulations or refuse entry of any products which violate any of the requirements for admission into this country

Coordinate with other Federal agencies (e.g., the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or U.S. Customs and Border Protection) on such matters as animal health restrictions and refused entry lots

Qualification

Food Safety InspectionHACCP PrinciplesSanitation StandardsQuality ControlRegulatory ComplianceDependabilityResilienceSelf ManagementInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailDecision MakingFlexibility

Required

Must be a US Citizen or US National

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt

Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check

Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served

Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination

Must be at least 18 years of age

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution

If you are selected, you may need to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation

False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service

Should be able to read, speak, write, and effectively communicate in the English language

Specialized experience is experience that provided you with knowledge of the properties and characteristics of regulated food commodities or other products for human consumption

For the 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

For the 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)

For the GS-08 Level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-07 level)

For the GS-09 Level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-08 level)

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

Preferred

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours/credits in any combination of coursework in the areas of: agricultural, biological, or physical sciences, food technology, epidemiology, home economics, pharmacy, engineering, or nutrition

A combination of education and specialized experience