Consumer Safety Inspector — Wilkesboro
- Location
- Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Science & Research
- Industry
- Administration & Office Support
- Salary
- $40,736 – $80,243 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 25 Nov 2026
About the role
Verify that meat and poultry establishments in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, follow sanitation, HACCP and other federal requirements, protecting the food supply that millions of people rely on. You will review records and operations, take regulatory control action when needed, conduct sampling, and communicate enforcement-related findings clearly with plant officials. The role suits a principled, observant inspector who is comfortable making firm decisions and explaining them. Applicants need at least 52 weeks of qualifying specialised experience for GS-5 (with higher-grade experience requirements for GS-7 through GS-9), or qualifying education or combinations as stated, plus the stated physical and medical requirements. Eligibility: open to the public — U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States; also career-transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) eligibles. Pay: $40,736–$80,243 per year (GS 5–9). Apply by 25 November 2026.
Requirements
Applicants need at least 52 weeks of qualifying specialised experience for GS-5 (with higher-grade experience requirements for GS-7 through GS-9), or qualifying education or combinations as stated, plus the stated physical and medical requirements.
How to apply
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- You are taken to U.S. Department of Agriculture — Food Safety and Inspection Service’s own application page to send your application.
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