GS-1863

Food Inspection

Performs food inspection work including food safety evaluation, sanitation inspection, and regulatory compliance.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12📁1800

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1863

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in food science, biology, chemistry, or related field

Experience: Experience in food inspection, food safety, or quality assurance.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Inspect food processing facilities
•Evaluate food safety practices
•Conduct sanitation inspections
•Collect food samples
•Enforce food safety regulations
•Prepare inspection reports

🎯Key Competencies

Food Safety Regulations

Knowledge of USDA/FDA food safety regulations.

Inspection

Skill in conducting food facility inspections.

Hazard Identification

Ability to identify food safety hazards.

HACCP

Understanding of HACCP principles and procedures.

Sampling

Skill in collecting food samples for laboratory analysis.

Report Writing

Ability to prepare inspection reports.

Enforcement

Skill in taking enforcement actions.

Communication

Ability to work with food industry personnel.

🔑Resume Keywords

Collect food samplesConduct sanitation inspectionsEnforce food safety regulationsEvaluate food safety practicesFood InspectionInspect food processing facilitiesPrepare inspection reports

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