Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer​/Public Health Veterinarian

About the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the agency in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) responsible for protecting the public's health by ensuring the safety of the Nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. USDA is a great place to start or continue your career. A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

• $20,000 Sign on Bonus:
  Newly appointed only
• Government Assisted Relocation (actual costs incurred)
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Accelerated Promotion Program
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus Award

• Plan, organize, coordinate and adapt the full range of meat and poultry inspection operations in slaughter and/or processing establishments
• Ensure establishments meet requirements of the Pathogen Reduction and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations
• Oversee consumer protection, non‑food safety concerns such as proper labeling and packaging
• Serve as team leader who works with and supervises other public health professionals to ensure establishments under our jurisdiction comply with sanitation standards and properly implement systems that control hazards from entering the food supply
• Enforce Federal meat and poultry inspection procedures prior to slaughter and throughout the entire process, including humane handling
• Conduct ante‑mortem inspection, post‑mortem inspection, processing, dispositions, transportation and distribution of meat, poultry, and egg products to markets and retail stores
• Consult with union officials and plant management, and discuss with subordinates new or revised regulations, policies and procedures
• Maintain meaningful labor‑management relationships with subordinates by representing and expressing management's viewpoints in daily communications
• Follow EEO and Safety principles/programs, train subordinates, assign and review work, evaluate and rate performance, counsel employees on performance, resolve complaints and grievances, and recommend disciplinary action as necessary

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional degree is required. The transcript must show your name, college name, and degree awarded date. Applicants expected to graduate may be considered based on transcripts showing likely completion within 9 months from the date of application.

Direct Hire Authority is granted for Veterinary Medical Officer Positions. Applicants must demonstrate possession of the following skills and competencies:
Communication Skills;
Leadership;
Facilitation Skills/Negotiation;
Problem Solving/Judgment;
Planning/Time Management. Veterans' Preference does not apply due to Direct Hire, but applicants are encouraged to provide documentation. The application will be reviewed for eligibility and qualifications, and selected candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. Promotion potential may exist but is not guaranteed.

To apply, complete the online application and submit all required documents, including the final DOA transcript, electronically no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date. Resume must not exceed two pages. Applicants will be prompted to complete USA Hire assessments. After the announcement closes, the hiring agency will review applications and contact candidates for interviews as needed. The final offer is expected approximately 40 days after the deadline.

For alternative methods, fax your request or contact the agency via email or phone for further instructions.