A Consumer Safety Officer performs the activity to enforce voluntary compliance with laws and regulations to protect consumers from impure, harmful, unwholesome, ineffective, and improperly labeled products.
To qualify for the consumer safety officer role, you must have experience protecting the consumer from foods, drugs, cosmetics, fabrics, toys, and equipment.
Position Details
| Post Name | Consumer Safety Officer |
| Open & closing dates | 07/22/2024 to 08/02/2024 |
| Salary | $88,520 – $115,079 per year |
| Pay scale & grade | GS 13 |
| Telework eligible | Yes, as determined by the agency policy |
| Relocation expenses reimbursed | No |
| Appointment type | Permanent |
| Work schedule | Full-time |
| Location | 20 vacancies in the following location: FDA – US Locations, United States |
| Remote job | No |
| Service | Competitive |
Duties
- Conducted complex and technical inspections while investigating domestic and international pharmaceuticals that produce drugs for the Generic Drug User Fee Amendment (GDUFA) Program distribution.
- Making plans about manufacturing the products involves generic human or veterinary pharmaceuticals after multi-faceted inspections and depth investigations.
- Provide extensive advisory and consultative services for various drug programs to regulate federal agencies and agency management.
- Prepares the report of product background materials regarding substantive issues, findings, conclusions, and proposed solutions, and hires the appropriate staff, including the main decisions.
- Planning and directing regulatory programs with local officials and consumers on enforcement policies, methods, and interpretation of regulations.
Employment Conditions
The conditions of Consumer Safety officer employment you must meet the following specific requirements so that you can become an eligible US government employee:
- Must be a permanent US citizen to fulfill the citizenship requirements.
- Background Investigation Requirement: The candidate must pass a security investigation, check out the legal action, and also go through additional investigations.
- Service Registration: Candidate must born on or after 12/31/1959 and visit the SSA government official portal for all the latest updates and notifications.
- Accurate Certification: All the provided information must be accurate, and you will qualify for the investigation and verification. If you present false certificates or qualifications, then you must face non-consideration and non-selection actions.
- You must meet all the hiring requirements including education, experience, and qualifications.
- Appropriate Salary Records: Required to have all the federal salary payments directly deposited in the candidate’s bank account and e-verify the employment eligibility.
Additional Conditions
- Pre-employment physical required: NO.
- Drug testing required: NO.
- License required: YES, a Valid Driver’s License.
- Mobility agreement required: NO.
- Immunization required: NO.
- Bargaining Unit: YES, National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU, 3591), and American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE, 1449).
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must meet the following qualification requirements to be eligible for the position and then fill out the online job application form, including personal information:
(a) A bachelor’s or graduate with a higher level degree with the assurance of at least 30 semester hours with a combination of the following subjects: consumer laws, biological sciences, food science, chemistry, pharmacy, physical sciences, food technology, nutrition, medical science, engineering, epidemiology, veterinary medical science, legal investigations, law enforcement, or related scientific fields.
OR
(b) Combination of education and experience with a course that consists of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study.
Application Process
To apply for a consumer safety officer position, you must create an account on the official www.secure.login.gov portal and find the vacancy post for a consumer safety officer position. Apply online with the following steps:
- Visit the www.secure.login.gov official portal and register for an account.
- Find the vacancy, and select the “Apply Online” option.
- Attach a professional resume with the listed documentation and provide the required information.
- Verify the filled-out information and submit the complete application form before the deadline.
- If authorities select your application, you need to give a face-to-face interview.
- You need to pass the following interview tests:
- Oral Communication
- Technical Competence
- Planning and Evaluating
- Written Communication
The candidate selection is authorized by the government head, and they will connect you through your registered email address or contact number.