Consumer Safety Officer

Food and Drug Administration • Silver Spring, MD

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About The Position

This position is located in the Human Foods Program (HFP) Nutrition Center of Excellence (NCE), Division of Infant Formula Pre-Market Review (DIFPR), with the mission to protect and promote the health and wellness of people through science-based approaches to prevent foodborne illness, reduce diet-related chronic disease and ensure chemicals in food are safe.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• All new hires must complete the I-9 form; this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine your employment eligibility.
• All applicants born male, on (or after) 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System OR have an approved exemption.
• All employees must pass a security investigation.
• If you are applying as a current Federal employee, you must meet the time-in-grade requirements described in the Qualifications section, generally, 52-weeks of comparable experience at the next lowest grade.
• All information concerning eligibility and qualification is subject to investigation and verification.
• You must meet ALL requirements by the closing date of this announcement to be considered.
• Only education, experience, and qualifications attained by this date will be considered.
• You must continue to meet all requirements through the hiring process.
• You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
• Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in quality assurance or a related degree that included at least 30 semester hours in one or a combination of the following: 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 that provided knowledge directly related to consumer safety officer work. The 30 semester hours may include up to 8 semester hours in statistics, or course work that included the principles, theory, or practical application of computers or computer programming; OR Combination of education and experience--courses consisting of at least 30 semester hours in the fields of study described in paragraph A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11, in the Federal service, which includes: Assisting with the review and analysis of Federal laws, regulations, or policies governing safety, composition, nutrition, or labeling of foods (such as infant formula or medical foods), or other regulated products; Reviewing or evaluate scientific or regulatory submissions serving as a primary point of contact for infant formula study protocols and manufacturer engagement; providing regulatory or scientific findings & developing and compiling comprehensive documentation in support of infant formula and/or medical food manufacturing facility inspections.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and evaluates new infant formula premarket notifications and before-first-processing submissions submitted by industry
• Examines submissions for completeness, scientific adequacy, and compliance with the Infant Formula Act of 1980 and applicable FDA regulations.
• Coordinates with scientific reviewers across HFP offices to establish review timelines and ensure complete, timely agency responses.
• Assists with training new COFS personnel on application procedures.
• Receives and responds to inquiries from a wide range of stakeholders, including manufacturers, trade associations, legal representatives, other Federal agencies, and State and foreign governments.
• Assists with development of written responses to general correspondence, handles phone inquiries, and coordinates oral and written responses to both routine and complex regulatory questions related to infant formula and medical foods.
• Uses the DIFPR database and other automated systems to maintain the administrative record for infant formula submissions, GRAS notices, FOIA requests, and export certificates.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level