Food Inspector 2 (Permanent) - Montour, Columbia, Northumberland, Lycoming Counties

Have you considered utilizing your food safety expertise to join a dedicated team committed to ensuring compliance with food safety regulations across various restaurants, retail food establishments, and food manufacturers in the state? The Food Inspector 2 position within the Division of Food Safety could be an ideal opportunity for you. This role involves traveling throughout Pennsylvania to conduct essential inspections at various food facilities and establishments, allowing you to engage with a diverse range of professionals and enhance your commitment to educating others about food safety regulations. Apply today to contribute to this vital mission!

In this essential role, you will perform sanitation inspections of seasonal farm labor camps and various food facilities, including wholesale, retail, manufacturing, and warehousing, within designated regional areas. You will utilize a comprehensive understanding of laws, regulations, and food safety protocols during these inspections to assess compliance across a range of establishments, such as produce and dairy farms, retail outlets, and processing facilities. Engage in specialized training and inspections for various programs, including Shellfish, FDA Contract Inspections, and HACCP protocols, while also preparing detailed reports and documentation related to inspections for supervisory review. Additionally, your findings will inform critical decisions that affect food policies, regulations, and consumer safety. This position demands a proactive approach to identifying potential hazards, and you will utilize your analytical skills to draft comprehensive reports that document your inspections and provide insights for continuous improvement. Traveling to other counties outside of your assigned area to assist with coverage of vaious specialty inspection types, specifically Diary and Milk Regulated facilities.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the Position Description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position will be home-headquartered if the applicant lives in Montour, Columbia, Northumberland, or Lycoming County, the assigned state vehicle must be parked in one of these counties, and the workday will start at 8:00 AM at the location of the assigned state vehicle.
• Overtime and occasional overnight travel required
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Food Inspector 1, Agriculture (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience in the inspection of food establishments or food processing facilities, and a bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.