Senior Investigator II (Produce)

This position serves as a senior-level field investigator specializing in fresh produce safety. The incumbent plans, conducts, and directs complex inspections and investigations related to the growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fresh produce in compliance with FDA's Produce Safety Rule (PSR). More than 75% of the work is directly tied to produce-specific inspectional and investigative activities, qualifying it under the 21st Century Cures Act. A. Inspections & Investigations (Primary Function) Plans and independently conducts complex domestic and foreign inspections of produce industry establishments, including re-inspections of non-compliant firms or operations. Evaluates compliance with the Produce Safety Rule (PSR), including agricultural water quality, biological soil amendments, health and hygiene, cleaning/sanitization, and environmental assessments. Independently investigates complaints of injury or death attributable to FDA-regulated products. Serves as lead investiga