The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) employs approximately 9,000 federal employees across the United States. We work collectively to conduct a broad range of food safety activities to achieve our overall vision - that everyone’s food is safe.

FSIS employees are highly trained, motivated, and skilled professionals. Our workforce is critical to the mission of the Agency and we strive to ensure that FSIS is a great place to work.

Qualifications

1 year of specialized experience gained after your 16th birthday that demonstrates technical skill and knowledge of characteristics of food commodities and substances (e.g., experience in quality control/lab, inspection aide, food inspector, public health inspector).

or

B.S. degree or full 4-year course of study in a science related field leading to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university that includes at least 24 semester hours in biology, physical, or agriculture sciences.

*U.S. citizenship is required.

Competitive starting salary based on locality. Overtime is compensated and benefits are included. Visit usajobs.gov for more information.

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