Employees

FSIS is committed to your personal success, providing you resources, training and opportunities for growth.

The FSIS workforce is critical to the day-to-day oversight and inspection operations for meat, poultry, and egg products. FSIS remains committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all employees and to fostering a workforce that is diverse, inclusive, and engaged.

As embodied in the FSIS Strategic Plan 2017-2021, we are focused on modernizing our inspection system. To fulfill that goal requires an investment in our employees and leadership. As we strive forward as one team, we continue to offer opportunities for you to reach your highest potential.

In-Focus: COVID-19 Response

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food Safety and Inspection Service are ensuring the safety and timely delivery of the U.S. food supply while protecting the health of USDA employees during this COVID-19 National Emergency. Various notices and resources are available to FSIS employees to provide guidance on performing your jobs safely. Review these latest notices.

COVID-19 Pandemic Resources

View resources and information about the COVID-19 pandemic written for FSIS Employees.

New to FSIS?

New Hire Portal

Welcome to FSIS. Find the information you need to get off to a great start.

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New Hire Manual

Agency-specific information for newer employees and seasoned employees as well.

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New Hire Survey

Tell us how we're doing so far. Respond to this brief, voluntary survey about your experience.

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Challenge Yourself

Everyday, our agency puts four core values to work, cultivating a team that is accountable, collaborative, solutions-oriented, and empowered. These values are reflected in our employee’s employees’ dedication and commitment to customer service. Learn about our team’s achievements and accomplishments.

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Our Stories

Future of Work Q&A

Deputy Secretary Dr. Jewel Bronaugh talks with Senior Advisor for COVID-19 Dr. Sara Bleich about USDA’s response to the pandemic and our COVID-19 policies. They also provide an update on the “return to the workplace” plan.

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Asian American and Pacific Islander Contributions to our Nation’s History

Every May, FSIS celebrates National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month to recognize AAPI communities’ contributions to America’s rich heritage. Our own C. Natalie Lui Duncan, deputy assistant administrator in the Office of Management, shared her experiences as young girl raised in the Chinese American community in New York City.

Honoring the Dedicated Public Servants of FSIS

The first week in May each year is Public Service Recognition Week, an opportunity for the public to honor government employees at all levels for their service and dedication to make life better for us all. FSIS employees exemplify this service and dedication. They’re also serving outside of the Agency and applying their professional training, expertise and passions to other causes.

USDA Vaccination Heroes Do Their Part for America

FSIS Vaccination Heroes

FEMA identified veterinarians as one of the groups that could perform inoculations, making them “Vaccination Heroes.” To date, USDA has deployed more than 749 personnel, 29 of whom were FSIS employees, including a microbiologist, a consumer safety inspector, and up to 13 veterinarians at a given time.