Food Inspector 2 (Permanent) - Franklin, Adams, York, and Cumberland Counties

Are you a food science expert who is searching for your next professional challenge? Would you enjoy collaborating with a bureau which strives to protect and keep food safe, from the farm to the fork, by educating, regulating and ensuring compliance with food safety laws and regulations? If so, join the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Division as a Food Inspector 2. Here, you will play a critical role in protecting Pennsylvanians and our visitors by regulating the tens of thousands of eating and drinking establishments, retail food stores, and food manufacturers found across the state to ensure continued adherence to all pertinent laws. If you are ready for a dynamic career path where no two days are alike, we encourage you to apply today!

As a Food Inspector 2, you will be responsible for conducting sanitation inspections of seasonal farm labor camps and food facilities such as wholesale, retail, manufacturing, and warehousing in the assigned regional area. This professional must maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, and food safety and security guidelines during inspections and investigations to evaluate foods and food facilities while determining compliance. Excellent attention to detail is vital as you must record accurate data, findings, and conditions in a thorough and precise manner in order for management to take appropriate corrective actions. You will also be tasked with evaluating and approving or disapproving plan reviews for new construction, remodeled facilities, and change of ownerships to determine compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Effective communication skills are utilized in the preparation, representation, and presentation of cases for the Commonwealth at court proceedings.

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 requires occasional overtime for training and facilities operating on non work days and outside of work hours.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• This position will be home headquartered if the applicant lives in Franklin, Adams, York, or Cumberland County. If the applicant does not live in one of these counties, the state vehicle will be parked in one of these counties or at the Regional Office in Dauphin County.
• The selected candidate will need to travel to counties other then those listed on this posting to assist with coverage of various specialty inspection types, specifically Dairy and Milk regulated facilities.
• 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.

Special Requirements:

Other Requirements:

• 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.

How to Apply:

• 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.

• 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.