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$126,797 – $182,316
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role develops and implements food safety inspection policies for a federal agency, requiring deep knowledge of meat and poultry regulations and the ability to guide both internal teams and industry stakeholders through complex regulatory changes. It suits experienced regulatory professionals with a scientific background who excel at translating technical concepts into clear guidance.
Our summary, not Food Safety and Inspection Service’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year of specialized experience at GS-13 level or equivalent
- Knowledge of biological sciences, food safety, chemistry, and microbiology
- Leadership experience developing regulatory policy for meat, poultry, and egg inspection
- Customer service skills with agency personnel, industry, and public
- Ability to apply sound reasoning to policy-based decisions
- Attention to detail in policy development and regulatory accuracy
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, microbiology, consumer safety, food technology, or related discipline