Consumer Safety Inspector – Sign-On Bonus & Field Sampling

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Annual leave accrual

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Referral bonus

Job summary

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is seeking qualified individuals for the Consumer Safety Inspector series. The position supports grading, sampling, testing, and documenting the safety of meat, poultry, and other food products within the Des Moines District.

The work requires adherence to federal standards and quality control protocols. Specialized experience across GS-05 to GS-09 levels includes knowledge of regulated food commodities, field testing, and reporting findings.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in properties and characteristics of regulated food commodities for human consumption.
• Experience in roles like consumer safety inspector, food inspector, or quality inspection specialist.
• Ability to collect samples, perform field tests, and report findings clearly.

Job description

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is seeking qualified individuals for the Consumer Safety Inspector series. The position supports grading, sampling, testing, and documenting the safety of meat, poultry, and other food products within the Des Moines District.

The work requires adherence to federal standards and quality control protocols. Specialized experience across GS-05 to GS-09 levels includes knowledge of regulated food commodities, field testing, and reporting findings.