AP-0701-03 (Equivalent to GS-9/11)

AP-0701-04 (Equivalent to GS-12/13)

Our mission is to protect public health; by ensuring that the commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products moving in interstate commerce or exported to other countries is safe, wholesome and correctly labeled and packaged.

• Do you want to make a difference in helping protect our nation’s food supply?
•  Are you interested in improving public health?
• Does working in meat and poultry establishments interest you?

If you are a new, mid career, or experienced professional interested in a Public Health Veterinarian (PHV) career, this job is for you!  This position offers an excellent opportunity to seek a greater leadership role and responsibility in public health.  The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is a public health regulatory Agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  Our mission is to protect the consumers by ensuring that the commercial supply of meat*, poultry, and egg products moving interstate in commerce or exported to other countries is safe, wholesome and correctly labeled and packaged.

*The “Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008”, also referred to as the “2008 Farm Bill”, was signed into Law on June 18, 2008.  The Farm Bill amends the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA) to include Catfish as an amenable species under the Act.

FSIS has begun operating under the Public Health Human Resources System (PHHRS), a Pay Banding and Pay for Performance Demonstration Project.  For information click:  PHHRS

• U.S. Citizenship
• Specialized education requirement (See Qualification/Evaluation)
• Resume, college transcripts and supporting documents
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable (See www.sss.gov)
• Completion of the Occupational Questionnaire (See How to Apply)
• Background Suitability Investigation required