Careers

Description:

Positions are located in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Regulatory Affairs. The incumbent serves as a Consumer Safety Officer demonstrates and is recognized for a high level of competence in the full range of commodities regulated within the boundaries of an FDA Program such as; foods, drugs, medical devices, imports, etc. or in a narrow specialty within a program area. Applicants may apply to one of the duty stations as listed.

Duties

• Plans and conducts regulatory inspections and in-depth investigations of various industry establishments; such as manufacturers, repackers, own label distributors, and importers.
• Documents and organizes required evidence, data, and other information to support violations noted during inspections, investigations, sample collections or filer audits.
• Prepares final reports, position papers and other written documentation that support investigative findings and recommendations.
• Interacts with various levels of officials representing the establishments subject to regulatory review.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship or nationals is required for this appointment.
• Selective Service Registration: All applicants born male, on (or after) 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System OR have an approved exemption. Visit www.SSS.gov for more info.
• FDA participates in e-Verify: All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
• Background Investigation Requirement: All employees must pass a security investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
• You must meet ALL requirements by the closing date of this announcement to be considered. Only education, experience, and qualifications attained by this date will be considered. You must continue to meet all requirements through the hiring process.
• Certification of Accuracy: All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection, or appropriate legal action.
• Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
• Overall GPA of at least 3.0 or better.
• Must sign FDA Pathways Program Participant Agreement.
• Must serve one year trial period or the duration of the program.
• Position requires occasional lifting of heavy objects up to 50 lbs and may require work to be performed in extreme environmental conditions such as dust, cold, hot, noise, etc., for extended periods of time.