Career Opportunities at the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OII)
What is OII?
OII is the lead office for all agency field activities. OII inspects regulated products and manufacturers, conducts sample analyses of regulated products and reviews imported products offered for entry into the United States. In addition to executing its mission through its federal workforce, OII also works with its state, local, tribal, territorial and foreign counterparts to further the agency’s mission. OII represents the field offices of FDA and serves as the traditional eyes and ears of the agency through its network of investigators and laboratory analysts nationwide and across the globe. OII works closely with each of the Centers and with other components of the agency to enforce the laws that protect and advance the public health.
How can you make a difference in protecting the health of the American people within OII?
OII has an ongoing need for qualified individuals with backgrounds in health-related sciences, regulatory policy, and information technology. This includes multilingual applicants for STEM positions. We encourage multilingual candidates to apply for our mission critical positions. Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere.
Career and Employment Opportunities
- OII Title 21 Vacancy Announcements (not on USA Jobs)
- OII Pathways Vacancy Announcements
- Pathways Information and Resources
FDA Special Placement Programs
The FDA is committed to finding meaningful job opportunities and viable employment for Veterans and persons with disabilities to promote diversity in the workplace, provide strong work values, and strengthen FDA’s mission of public service to advance public health for all Americans. For information pertaining to placement assistance for displaced federal employees, persons with disabilities and veterans, please contact the Special Placement Programs team at specialplacementprograms@fda.hhs.gov.
Within OII, we strive to provide an atmosphere where our employees are afforded an inclusive workplace, revolving around teamwork, personal and professional development, and loyalty. Our vision is to create and maintain a diverse workforce, innovation, and collaborative partnerships. OII offers an arrange of developmental opportunities where employees can hone their skillsets, explore new positions, and support career growth.
OII works under a hybrid model, incorporating a range of telework, remote, and on-site work options to meet our public health mission. In addition to providing a host of Federal benefits, OII maintains a variety of programs and services that help to maintain a healthy work/life balance.
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Voluntary Leave Bank Program
- Voluntary Leave Transfer Program
- Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Retirement Programs
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with Employer Matching
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP)
- Childcare Subsidy
How to Apply for Federal Jobs
Resume Writing
The LinkedIn FDA Recruitment Network is a shared space for current and prospective FDA employees to explore new job opportunities when they become available and to learn more about working at FDA. The primary goal of this site is to highlight open FDA positions, share important tips for becoming a hireable candidate, information about our various centers, and insights into what working at FDA looks like for various employees.