Food Inspector (Imports)
The duties of a Food Inspector are performed in a hazardous working environment. To experience what it's like to work in a slaughter plant as a Food Inspector, please click here. For additional information about training, please click here. The below requirements are not an all-inclusive list. Failure to fully meet a functional requirement is not automatically disqualifying. Applicants must:
Be physically and medically able to efficiently perform the essential job functions, without being a direct threat to themselves and others. Have full range of motion to perform rapid repetitive twisting and working with arms above shoulder level Be able to stand and walk on slippery and uneven floors and catwalks, and climbing stairs and ladders. Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Have manual dexterity of the upper body, including arms, hands, and fingers with a normal sense of touch in both hands. Have good near and distance vision, be free of chronic eye disease and have correctable vision of at least 20/40 in one eye. Have the ability to distinguish shades of color. Any significant degree of color blindness (more than 25 percent error rate on approved color plate test) may be disqualifying. Individuals with some hearing loss and/or requiring hearing amplification will be assessed on a case by case basis. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS-7 level:
Applicants must have demonstrated one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the normal line of progression in the organization in which the position is being filled. Specialized experience includes:
REGULATORY food inspection work (State, Federal, or Military) which involved either ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of red meat, poultry, fish, or seafood; or, inspection of processed products involving red meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or egg products. GS-5 Agricultural Commodity Meat Grader experience would qualify. It also includes applying, interpreting, and explaining standards; assessing food products for wholesomeness or safety; and applying communication skills to work effectively with supervisors and personnel in the food industry. Typically qualifying experience at this level is experience as an FSIS inspector at the next lower grade level (GS-5 or equivalent); this includes Egg Products inspection, Imports and/or Exports inspection, or experience as a Consumer Safety Inspector. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Please view OPM's Qualifications Standards for more information, Food Inspection Series, GS-1863.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Be physically and medically able to efficiently perform the essential job functions, without being a direct threat to themselves and others. Have full range of motion to perform rapid repetitive twisting and working with arms above shoulder level Be able to stand and walk on slippery and uneven floors and catwalks, and climbing stairs and ladders. Be able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 30 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Have manual dexterity of the upper body, including arms, hands, and fingers with a normal sense of touch in both hands. Have good near and distance vision, be free of chronic eye disease and have correctable vision of at least 20/40 in one eye. Have the ability to distinguish shades of color. Any significant degree of color blindness (more than 25 percent error rate on approved color plate test) may be disqualifying. Individuals with some hearing loss and/or requiring hearing amplification will be assessed on a case by case basis. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including the following specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS-7 level:
Applicants must have demonstrated one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the normal line of progression in the organization in which the position is being filled. Specialized experience includes:
REGULATORY food inspection work (State, Federal, or Military) which involved either ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of red meat, poultry, fish, or seafood; or, inspection of processed products involving red meat, poultry, fish, seafood, or egg products. GS-5 Agricultural Commodity Meat Grader experience would qualify. It also includes applying, interpreting, and explaining standards; assessing food products for wholesomeness or safety; and applying communication skills to work effectively with supervisors and personnel in the food industry. Typically qualifying experience at this level is experience as an FSIS inspector at the next lower grade level (GS-5 or equivalent); this includes Egg Products inspection, Imports and/or Exports inspection, or experience as a Consumer Safety Inspector. 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, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Please view OPM's Qualifications Standards for more information, Food Inspection Series, GS-1863.
- Department:
1863 Food Inspection - Salary Range:
$49,390 to $64,203 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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