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Many of the FSIS scientific positions involve food safety and the monitoring and evaluation of public health hazards associated with animal populations from the farm through the processing of meat, poultry and eggs. Individuals working in the scientific positions appraise and interpret scientific and medical analysis and are involved in developing and evaluating sound food safety programs to reduce or eliminate foodborne illness both domestically and abroad. These public health professionals serve as critical team leaders and team members in solving food safety problems and providing their expertise to the Agency, other federal and state agencies, industry, and consumer groups.

Sample Positions
  • Program Veterinary Staff Officer - GS 13
  • Epidemiologist - GS 13
  • Food Safety Fellowship (post doctorate)
  • Center for Learning - Training Officers - GS 13-14
  • Food Security and Emergency Preparedness - SES and Staff Officers and Directors - GS 12-15
  • Program Evaluation, Enforcement, Review - SES and Staff Officers and Directors - GS 12-15
  • Public Affairs, Education and Outreach - SES and Staff Officers and Directors - GS 12-15
  • Human Resource Development Staff - GS13
  • Administrative Officer - GS 14
  • Biologist - GS 14
  • Biologist (Predictive Modeling & Risk Analysis) - GS 13
  • Chemist - GS 11, 13
  • Economist - GS 9, 14
  • Executive Secretariat for Advisory Committees - GS 15
  • Food Technologist - GS 13
  • Microbiologist - GS 11, 13
  • Toxicologist - GS 13
  • Program Analyst - GS 13
  • Program Manager (Director) - GS 15
  • Risk Analyst - GS 13, 14
  • Supervisory Mathematical Statistician - GS 15
  • Scientific Advisor, Risk Assessment - SL
  • Scientific Advisor, OPHS - SL
  • Scientific Advisor, Laboratory - GS 14
  • Scientific Research Coordinator - GS 14
  • Supervisor of Scientific Programs - GS 15
  • Supervisor, Recall Division - GS 15
  • Staff Officers, Recall Division - GS 11-14
  • Senior Executive Service (SES) positions leading entire Offices
  • Chief Veterinary Public Health Officer - Senior Level
  • Scientific Advisor for Laboratories - Senior Level

A complete job description for each position is available by contacting, Dr. Ben Salamone, the mentor for this career pathway.

For currently advertised positions, please go to FoodSafetyJobs.gov.


Last Modified: March 7, 2006

 

 

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