Consumer Safety Inspector
Consumer Safety Inspectors work in one or more privately owned meat, poultry and egg processing plants. They ensure that the establishment's Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) Plans meet regulatory requirements. In addition, they conduct regulatory oversight activities inside the plants in matters relating to other areas of consumer protection, e.g., misbranding. Consumer Safety Inspectors play a vital role in protecting the public's health.
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for an entry-level Consumer Safety Inspector position, an applicant must have one year of specialized experience that demonstrates technical skill and knowledge of characteristics of regulated food commodities and substances, or a 4-year degree with at least 24 semester hours of coursework in closely related sciences. Additional details on qualifications are shown on the Do You Qualify for a Federal Inspector Position with the USDA? flyer and on vacancy announcements posted at www.usajobs.gov.
