U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) offers students and recent graduates several paths to Federal employment through enriching experiences. There is no better time than the present to make the career-related decisions that will create valuable opportunities that support your career path. Take your first step on your new journey and discover the benefits of employment with FSIS.
FSIS is the agency in the USDA responsible for protecting the public’s health by ensuring the safety of the Nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry, and processed egg products. FSIS has 9,000 employees, including 7,700 frontline workers who work in 6,800 regulated establishments across the United States and U.S. territories.
We employ over 1,000 workers at nearly every level in most career fields – including information technology, finance, science, human resources, education, public affairs, policy, civil rights, international affairs, compliance and law. We also offer an outstanding benefits package for our workforce and their families, some of which may apply to students. We have onsite positions, telework-eligible positions, and remote positions. To learn more about the career opportunities available view our Career Profiles page.
You can also discover where our onsite frontline careers are located near where you want to work by visiting our Meat & Poultry Inspection Directory and interactive map. This resource is a complete listing of establishments that produce meat, poultry, and/or egg products regulated by FSIS.
Our student program team is available to answer any questions that you may have. Feel free to reach out to us directly at FSISHR1@usda.gov or by calling 1-877-FSIS-HR1 (1-877-374-7471).
