Consumer Safety Inspector - Food Safety and Inspection Service : Job Details

Food Safety and Inspection Service Consumer Safety Inspector Georgetown, DelawareSummary: This position participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Shifts and species will vary based on assignment. For additional information, contact Erica McDonald at 919-###-#### or . Employees may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Raleigh District.Responsibilities:Ensure that regulated establishments produce a safe product by executing appropriate inspection methods.Verify that meat and poultry slaughter and/or processing establishments' Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements.Execute SSOP and HACCP Plans effectively to prevent unsanitary conditions and adulteration of products.Review records, observe plant operations, and conduct hands-on verification to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.Determine when regulatory control action is necessary and assess the effectiveness of corrective or preventative actions.Conduct regulatory oversight activities related to consumer protections, such as economic adulteration and misbranding.Communicate and defend determinations on non-compliance issues and discuss plans for addressing them.Advise other Agency inspectors, supervisors, and officers on inspection and enforcement matters.Conduct various samplings, surveys, and tests to obtain pertinent data on potential problem areas or industry trends.Assure that products approved for import comply with all applicable Federal regulations.Coordinate with other Federal agencies regarding animal health restrictions and refused entry lots.Requirements:Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including time-in-grade restrictions and specialized experience. Time-In-Grade: Applicants must meet requirements for one year at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade.Qualifications:Specialized experience in consumer safety inspection, food inspection, or similar roles with responsibilities for sampling, quality control, and sanitation in food manufacturing or production environments.Experience should encompass at least two of the following areas: skill in applying techniques for collecting samples, developing reports, and maintaining effective personal contacts.Education: Education may be used to qualify in lieu of specialized experience. 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 relevant fields may qualify for certain levels.Additional Information: This position requires a pre-employment physical. For more information on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, please visit the PSLF Program website.#J-18808-Ljbffr