Department Of Health And Human Services Food and Drug Administration Salary Range: 29,726.

00 - 58,557.

00 USD per year Series & Grade: GS-0696-05/9 Location: San Diego, CA; Calexico, CA; Pharr, TX; Laredo, TX; Nogales, AZ.Position Information: this position will be filled under the Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP) Consumer Safety Officer Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

These positions represent an operating investigator in an FDA District Office or Resident Post.

The consumer safety officer exercises sound judgment and professional competence to plan and carry out inspections and investigations, analyzing significant facts, developing logical conclusions and documenting evidence for regulatory action.

Assignments encompass the full range of commodities and manufacturing processes in their districts related to human and animal foods and drugs, biological products, medical devices, or other products to ensure their safety and efficacy (as appropriate) for use by the public and for marketing in the US and abroad.

MAJOR DUTIES: · Plan and conduct regulatory inspections and in-depth investigations of various industry establishments; such as warehouses, manufacturers and distributors; · Perform analyses and evaluation on data samples and documented information gathered during inspections and investigations in order to ensure that documentation and practices are in compliance with Federal laws, rules and regulations; · Prepare final reports, position papers and other written documentation that support investigative findings and recommendations; · Interact with and advise various levels of officials representing the establishments subject to regulatory review; and · Testify as an expert witness in administrative hearings and judicial proceedings.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS All candidates must meet the basic requirements specified under A or B.

A.

Applicants must have a degree which includes at least 30 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, physical sciences, food technology, nutrition, medical science, engineering, epidemiology, veterinary medical science, or related scientific fields that provide knowledge directly related to consumer safety officer work.

The 30 semester hours can include up to 8 semester hours in statistics or course work that includes the principles, theory, or practical application of computers or computer programming.

OR B.

A combination of education and experience - courses consisting of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study described above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.The quality of the combination of education and experience must have been sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major study in the appropriate field.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: · Must be a US Citizen · This position has a minimum education requirement (as stated above)· You may be required to complete a background investigation · Must operate a motor vehicle safely and posses a valid drivers license · Will be required to travel up to 50% of the time.

APPLICATIONS Interested applicants should submit a resume which addresses the minimum required qualifications for the position and a copy of their transcripts showing the required 30 semester hours of science credits to: Marcus FranklinU.

S.

FDA Contract Recruiter1900 N.

Beauregard Street, Suite 105Alexandria, VA 22311 mfranklin [at] aplusgov [dot] com fax: (703) 379-7708 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS IS JANUARY 15, 2010 DHHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a Smoke-Free workplace.

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