Consumer Safety Inspector – California

Consumer Safety Inspector – California (Sign‑on Bonus $5K)

We are hiring Consumer Safety Inspectors (entry‑level to experienced) for USDA/FSIS in California (Anaheim, Compton, Hayward, Manteca, Oakland, San Leandro). The position is open to U.S. Citizens.
Benefits include a $5,000 sign‑on bonus, accelerated promotion program, relocation expense reimbursement, creditable service for annual leave accrual (CSALA), public service loan forgiveness, referral bonus, continuing education, and more.

• Schedule: Shift and species vary by assignment; detailed to any shift in the Alameda District.
• App. Open: 4/3/2025 – 4/9/2025 (closes midnight 4/9/25).
• Salary: $40,332 – $79,443 per year (GS‑1862 series, locality pay).
• Location: Compton, Hayward, Manteca, Oakland, San Leandro (CA).
• Telework: No.
• Travel: Occasional.
• Announcement #: FSIS‑25‑MCE‑‑PS.

• Inspect regulated establishments to ensure safe product through compliance checks, non‑compliance documentation, and enforcement actions.
• Verify and enforce SSOP and HACCP plans, maintain records, and conduct hands‑on verification.
• Assess plant corrective actions, identify trends, and initiate enforcement where warranted.
• Provide guidance to plant managers, owners, and staff on legal, regulatory requirements, and compliance plans.
• Communicate and defend determinations on non‑compliance and assist in resolving problems.
• Advise agency inspectors, supervisors, and officers on inspection and enforcement matters.
• Conduct sampling, surveys, and testing for microbiological contaminants and residues.
• Authorize entry of imported products and coordinate with other federal agencies (APHIS, CBP).

• Training as a condition of employment (TCOE) – begin within 90 days, complete within 12 months.
• Successful background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Probationary period (12 months) may apply.
• Pre‑employment medical examination.
• Final documents (I‑9, E‑Verify, OF‑306) as required.
• English proficiency (read, speak, write).
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Willingness to provide mandatory government identification.

• Physical and medical ability to perform essential job functions without risk to self or others.
• Ability to stand, walk on uneven floors, climb stairs and ladders, lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity, good vision (20/40 or better), color discrimination, and hearing adequate for job.
• For GS‑5 level: minimum 52 weeks of supervised experience in food inspection or related roles.
• For GS‑7 level: independent routine duties experience; 52 weeks of independent work.
• For GS‑8 level: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑7; knowledge of SSOP, HACCP, basic mathematics and sampling.
• For GS‑9 level: one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS‑8; independent decision‑making and coverage of multiple sites.
• Education may substitute for experience based on equivalency rules described per grade level.

• $5,000 sign‑on bonus (requires signed two‑year service agreement).
• Accelerated promotion program to GS‑7 or GS‑8.
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual (CSALA).
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Referral bonus awards (up to $1,000).
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), short‑term and long‑term disability.

USDA/FSIS is an equal opportunity employer. Female, minority, veteran and disabled applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

The application portal closes on 4/9/25 mit your application and required documents electronically by that date.