Field Food Safety Inspector

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is seeking qualified candidates for Consumer Safety Inspector positions at multiple General Schedule levels (GS-5 to GS-9). Roles involve inspecting meat, poultry, fish, eggs and other ingestible products to ensure compliance with federal standards.

The postings emphasize specialized experience, field sampling, reporting, and effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in properties/characteristics of regulated food commodities for human consumption.
• Experience in collecting samples and performing field tests and examinations.
• Experience documenting findings and communicating with internal/external contacts about standards.
• Experience in positions like consumer safety inspector, food inspector, or related roles.

Skills

Specialized experience

Report writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Relevant education/experience

Tools

GMP/SSOP knowledge

HACCP principles

Job description

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is seeking qualified candidates for Consumer Safety Inspector positions at multiple General Schedule levels (GS-5 to GS-9). Roles involve inspecting meat, poultry, fish, eggs and other ingestible products to ensure compliance with federal standards.

The postings emphasize specialized experience, field sampling, reporting, and effective communication with stakeholders.