Consumer Safety Inspector

Consumer Safety Inspector – Federal Job with great promotion potential.

$5,000 Sign on Bonus, Accelerated Promotions, Creditable Service for Annual Leave Accrual, 12 weeks paid parental leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, and Referral Bonus Awards are available.

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

Position Locations:

Multiple locations throughout Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota.

Mission: Protect the Nation’s Food Supply

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is hiring Consumer Safety Inspectors to help ensure that meat, poultry, and egg products sold across the United States are safe for consumers.

In this role, inspectors help identify food safety risks and ensure that unsafe products do not enter the food supply.

Applicants with applicable work experience can qualify based on experience.

College graduates, or students that graduate in Spring 2026 qualify based on their college coursework or major alone — no prior professional work experience required.

Students and recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree, or coursework with at least 24 semester hours/credits in any combination of coursework in the Major’s listed below are encouraged to apply.:

• Biology / Agriculture / Food Science / Chemistry / Public Health / Animal Science

What You'll Do

• Inspect food production facilities for compliance with federal food safety regulations
• Verify sanitation and safe food handling practices
• Observe production processes to identify potential food safety risks
• Document inspection findings
• Work with facility management to ensure compliance with federal standards

How to Apply

The official job announcement can be viewed, and applications must be submitted through USAJOBS at the link below:
 

https://www.usajobs.gov/search/results/?k=FSIS&l=ND&l=WI&p=1&r=25