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Posted: January 27, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Supervisory Consumer Safety Inspector

Food Safety and Inspection Service

Department of Agriculture

Fresh

Salary

$67,970 - $88,356

per year

Closes

February 9, 2026

GS-10 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $56,527 - $73,486

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-9. Advanced degree or significant experience.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of inspectors to ensure food products are safe for consumers by checking production processes and enforcing health standards in meat and poultry plants.

It requires supervising daily operations, coordinating tasks, and communicating with plant staff and regulators to address any issues.

A good fit would be someone with experience in food safety inspections who enjoys leading teams and solving problems in a fast-paced environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09, including knowledge of food inspection activities, SSOP, and HACCP principles
  • Skill in collecting samples, performing field tests, and interpreting results
  • Experience developing written reports and communicating findings verbally
  • Ability to maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders
  • Supervisory experience (past or present) to oversee personnel and tasks
  • One year at GS-10 grade to meet time-in-grade requirement
  • Willingness to work varying shifts and be detailed to different plants in the Raleigh District

Full Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program is available. Click Learn more about this agency below. Shifts and species will vary based on assignment.

For additional information call Laura Hutchison at (919) 214-1984 or laura.hutchison@usda.gov Employee may be detailed to any shift at any plant in the Raleigh District.

You must meet the following qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement: Time in grade: You must have completed one year at the GS-10 grade to mee the time-in-grade requirement For the GS-10 level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-09 level) that demonstrates: Experience that provided knowledge of the properties and characteristics of inspection activities of ingestible items, working with SSOP and HACCP principles and practices.

Skill in applying proper techniques for collecting samples and performing field tests and examinations; and experience in reaching and interpreting conclusions.

Experience developing written reports and communicating findings verbally. Experience in maintaining personal contacts with internal and external stakeholders.

*Past or present supervisory experience will enhance your qualifications for this position. For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

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. Major Duties:

  • Plan and direct the full range of day-to-day food inspection, ensuring public health by verifying the implementation of food safety systems.
  • Coordinate inspection activities amongst personnel including completion of inspection tasks.
  • Supervise personnel in completion of assigned tasks.
  • Evaluate the implementation of guidelines and regulations.
  • Ensure personnel completion of duties and scheduled tasks.
  • Identify the corrective measures needed to meet regulatory requirements and communicate the information to stakeholders.
  • Provide technical direction to inspection personnel and perform various administrative and supervisory functions for subordinates.
  • Interact with internal and external stakeholders to interpret and clarify regulations, policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Serve as the Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) of an establishment when required.
  • Foster working relationships between internal and external stakeholders to improve collaboration.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: FSIS-26-MMP-12871411-JM