Investigator I

Full Job Description

This position is being filled under a stream-lined hiring authority, Title 21 of the United States Code (21 US Code 379d-3a) as amended by the 21st Century Cures Act of 2016, section 3072 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, Section 3624.

The candidate selected for this position will serve under a career or career-conditional appointment and be paid under the provisions of this authority.

This position is being recruited based on the Title 21 Pay Table 1, Band Y.

In order to qualify for the Investigator I position which falls under the 0696 occupational series, you must meet the following requirements by 11:59 pm EST on 04/07/2026: Education/Experience Requirement: Candidates must meet one of the following: Bachelor's degree in quality assurance/management, data science, statistics, computer forensics, epidemiology, pharmacy, public health, engineering, food science, law or regulations, or related healthcare or science field.

The degree must be from an accredited program or institution; AND one (1) year of comparable experience; -OR- Master's degree or higher in quality assurance/management, data science, statistics, computer forensics, epidemiology, pharmacy, public health, engineering, food science, law or regulations, or related healthcare or science field.

The degree must be from an accredited program or institution; -OR- Without a related degree, candidate must have at least three (3) years of comparable experience.

Comparable experience is defined as experience with FDA, a state or federal partner agency, or in an FDA-regulated industry or organization providing investigative or compliance services to an FDA-regulated industry, focused on evaluating or ensuring compliance with FDA or related public health laws and regulations.

NOTE: Applicants must submit all relevant transcripts that demonstrate you possess the required education to meet the Basic Qualifications. Major Duties:

• Conducts inspections of various industry establishments, such as manufacturers, re-packers and own label distributors in the animal food area resulting in a range of animal food inspection types and food-related investigations.
• Collects samples and conducts field analyses involving environmental sampling and assessment and reviews for compliance with good manufacturing practices, records review, etc.
• Interacts with and advises various levels of officials representing the establishments subject to regulatory review.
• Performs analyses and evaluations on data samples and documented information gathered during inspections and investigations to ensure that documentation and practices follow federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Documents and organizes required evidence, data, and other information to support violations noted during inspections, investigations, and sample collections.
• Accompanies experienced inspectors to gain exposure in providing professional testimony in court cases in support of legal action.
• Prepares final reports, position papers and other written documentation that support investigative findings and recommendations.