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Reference #: 4350458 THE POSITION Food safety in grocery stores, restaurants, and in food manufacturing has an impact on every single Pennsylvanian. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Division of Food Safety's mission is to protect and keep food safe from the farm to the fork by educating, regulating, and ensuring compliance with food safety laws and regulations. We are looking for a compliance focused inspector to join our team to complete food safety inspections in Juniata and Perry counties. If you have experience in this industry, have a passion for serving the greater good, and want a career with opportunities for advancement, look no further! DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Division of Food Safety plays 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 compliance with food safety laws. More specifically, this position works to ensure seasonal farm labor camps and food and milk facilities such as wholesale, retail, manufacturing, dairy, and warehousing are in adherence with state guidelines. As a Food Inspector 2, you will independently conduct numerous types of food safety related inspections in a variety of these types of establishments in Juniata and Perry counties. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and food safety and security is key in this position as you will document your findings to be distributed appropriately.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment This position will be home headquartered if you live in Juniata or Perry county. If you do not live in one of these counties, your assigned state owned vehicle must be parked in one of these counties at the end of your work day. The start of your work day will be at 8:00 AM and you will report to the location of your parked state vehicle. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 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.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

One year as a Food Inspector 1, Agriculture (commonwealth title); 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 Requirement:

This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements: You must meet the. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow theand 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. Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for app intment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at . Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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.