Program Auditor.

Food Safety and Inspection Service; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Safety and Inspection Service in the United States is seeking a Program Auditor at the full performance level to lead and conduct audits of State MPI programs and foreign inspection systems. You will plan, perform, and report on audits, develop policy guidance, and coordinate with FSIS officials, state authorities, and international partners to advance food safety and regulatory objectives.

Strong analytical, written and oral communication skills are required to deliver clear findings and

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level in meat, poultry, and egg product statutes, FSIS regulations, and audit methodologies.
• Experience planning, leading, and managing complex domestic and international audits.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating audit policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills with FSIS officials, state authorities, and international partners.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct audits to verify MPI program implementation.
• Lead cross-functional audit teams and coordinate with FSIS and external partners.
• Develop findings and provide written reports and briefings for leadership.
• Advise on policy implications and program direction based on audit results.
• Represent FSIS in meetings with officials and international stakeholders.

Skills

Audit methodologies

Policy evaluation

Public health analysis

Written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor's in quality assurance or related field

Tools

Excel

Audit software

Job description

Duties

• Serves as a Program Auditor at the full performance level of this position.
• Plans, schedules, and performs audits to verify the implementation and effectiveness of State Meat and Poultry Inspection (MPI) programs and foreign food safety inspection systems.
• Identifies information sources, analyzes complex issues, and develops findings that support program decisions.
• Evaluates the impact of proposed policies or operational changes and develops clear guidance.
• Monitors emerging developments affecting assigned program areas, assesses potential impacts, and recommends program adjustments.
• Prepares and delivers clear written reports, briefing materials, and oral presentations for leadership or stakeholders.
• Builds understanding and support for program objectives by meeting with FSIS leaders, State officials, and foreign government officials.
• Leads or participates as a team leader on projects requiring coordination across FSIS and with external partners.
• Use technical and scientific expertise in the food safety field to help develop and implement effective audit policies and procedures.
• Responds to inquiries from Federal, State, and international government partners, industry, media, or public interest groups.
• Serves as a recognized authority on auditing foreign food safety inspection systems for countries exporting meat, poultry, and egg products to the United States.
• Represents OIEA before high-ranking officials in FSIS, USDA, foreign embassies, international trade, scientific, and regulatory organizations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You 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.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.
• 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 newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS "E-VERIFY" system.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• False statements or responses on a resume or application can jeopardize employment and may be grounds for disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• 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.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Time in Grade

Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet the time in grade requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

Specialized Experience

You must have at least one year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service performing duties which include:

• Demonstrating knowledge of meat, poultry, and egg product statutes, international equivalence standards, FSIS regulations, policies, and audit methodologies;
• Planning, leading, and managing complex domestic and international audits, including equivalence determinations and program-wide assessments of foreign food safety inspection systems;
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating audit policies, procedures, and operating systems;
• Formulating long-range goals, resource strategies, and program priorities, and adjusting audit methodologies and program direction based on emerging scientific, regulatory, or geopolitical developments;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with FSIS officials, state authorities, foreign governments, international regulatory bodies, and stakeholder organizations;
• Developing, presenting, and defending policies, conclusions, and recommendations in both written and oral form; and
• Evaluating audit results and interpreting regulatory and scientific information to make recommendations that influence program policies, international equivalence status, or public health outcomes.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

In order to meet the basic educational requirements for the GS-0696 series, applicants must have:

• A bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in quality assurance or a related degree that included at least 30 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: consumer laws, biological sciences, food science, chemistry, pharmacy, physical sciences, food technology, nutrition, medical science, engineering, epidemiology, veterinary medical science, legal investigations, law enforcement, or related scientific fields that provided knowledge directly related to consumer safety officer work.
• The 30 semester hours may include up to 8 semester hours in statistics, or course work that included the principles, theory, or practical application of computers or computer programming.

Or

Combination of education and experience--courses consisting of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study described in paragraph 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college, or university, visit

Note

Copies of transcripts are required for this announcement; the CSO letters and worksheets previously issued to FSIS employees that documented meeting CSO educational requirements is not sufficient alone to document education; USDA policy requires copies of transcripts for this position.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the

If selected, you will be required to submit Form OGE-450 within 30 days of your initial appointment date, and annually thereafter. Selectee is subject to financial Disclosure Requirements in accordance with 5 CFR, Part 2635, Sub part E regarding business or personal transactions with applicants, borrowers, or business contacts who have or who are seeking business with this Agency. Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI) and a credit report.

This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Selectee must submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and random testing thereafter. Final appointment and continued employment is conditional on negative results for illegal drug use.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.