Summary This position is designated as SES, Career-Reserved. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level 1 with a salary range of $192,332 - $204,121 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees. Responsibilities Leads all aspects of microbiology, chemistry, and pathology analysis of FSIS regulated products. Shares primary responsibility for leadership of public health activities and scientific support, analysis, and expertise to ensure the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products. Manages studies, reviews, and evaluations of scientific lab sampling data collected by the Agency and other public health partners related to meat, poultry and egg products to determine potential impact on human health. Directs analyses of hazards as a science-based r...