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    PrintView all current FDA job openings at USAJOBSDescription of PositionFDA consumer safety officers perform duties that may include:investigating complaints of injury, illness, or death caused by an FDA-regulated productinitiating actions against violatorsadvising industry, state and local officials and consumers on enforcement policies, methods, and interpretation of regulationsplanning and directing regulatory programsdeveloping inspection procedures and techniquescoordinating the review process of New Drug Applications (NDAs)Grade (Salary) LevelsThe federal General Schedule (GS) grade levels at which consumer safety officer positions are most commonly filled are:GS-5 through 13 at the headquarters levelGS-5 through 11 at the field level(Note: Higher grade levels in both headquarters and field offices are available based on either peer review of individual accomplishments or supervisory responsibilities.)For a list of GS-grade salaries, see the Office of Personnel Management website.QualificationsBasic qualifications required for all grades in this position include:a full course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree, including 30 semester hours in one or a combination of biological sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, physical sciences, food technology, nutrition, medical science, engineering, epidemiology, veterinary medical science, or related scientific fields that provide knowledge directly related to consumer safety officer workor 30 semester hours of course work as described above plus appropriate experience or additional education. The required 30 semester hours can include up to 8 semester hours in statistics or course work that includes the principles, theory, or practical application of computers or computer programming.To qualify for higher-graded positions, candidates must have additional amounts of either specialized experience or directly related education. The amount of additional experience or education required depends on the grade of the position.Geographic locationFDA consumer safety officers are located in headquarters (suburban Washington, D.C.) and in FDA facilities throughout the country.

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