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Food Safety Inspector - St. Clair County / EAST REGION - Michigan
State of
Michigan
$20.98 - $35.35 an hour - Full-time
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$20.98 - $35.35 an hour
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Job Description
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries
in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
About this Position:
The Food and Dairy Division of MDARD has a mission to protect public health
by ensuring a safe and wholesome food supply, while working to maintain a
viable food and dairy industry. Food safety is the division's top priority.
The Food Safety Inspector (Food Industry Field Scientist) is a field-based
position that performs food safety regulatory inspections and related work
within an assigned work area. This position requires the incumbent to
live in St Clair County OR within 15 minutes (or willing to re-locate within
10 months of hire).
Click to learn more about becoming an MDARD Food Inspector:
Job Summary:
The purpose of the Food Safety Inspector’s (Food
Industry Field Scientist) job is to serve the people of the State by assuring
them safe, high quality food products. Under direct supervision, this
position ensures the safety of the food supply and economic welfare of the pe
ople of Michigan by: Inspecting food processing
plants, bakeries, retail stores and warehouses for compliance with state laws
and regulations related to sanitation, construction and adulteration of food;
investigating foodborne illnesses and other consumer complaints and, by
enforcing rules related to the packaging and labeling of food products.
This field-based position functions from a home workstation and is required
to follow established standard operating procedures and meet quantity,
quality and timeliness standards for assigned work.
The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate key
position-critical skills and abilities, including: enhanced observation,
listening, and communication skills; the ability to project confidence; the
ability to utilize and implement sound decision-making skills; the ability to
prioritize risk; the ability and/or developing ability to handle
conflict-type situations effectively; and, a professional demeanor and
composure in all situations.
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About MDARD:
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is
comprised of six divisions that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented
approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and
agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce
sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases
threatening the $104.7 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the
environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds
consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and
measures.
MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion
program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide
an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent
worth and dignity of all people are recognized.
The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career
employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid
parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more. Click
the following link to learn more:
State of Michigan – Employee Benefits
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in animal science,
biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental health, food
science/technology, microbiology, toxicology, veterinary science, or a
related field including 10 semester (15 term) credits in a combination of
biology and/or chemistry courses.
Experience
Food Industry Field Scientist 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Food Industry Field Scientist 10
One year of professional experience in the enforcement
of laws pertaining to the production, transportation, and storage of food
products equivalent to a Food Industry Field Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Food Industry Field Scientist 9.
Food Industry Field Scientist P11
Two years of professional experience in the enforcement
of laws pertaining to the production, transportation, and storage of food
products equivalent to a Food Industry Field Scientist, including one year equivalent to a Food Industry Field Scientist 10.
Additional Requirements and Information
Click the following link to view competitive benefit
packages the State of Michigan offers!
MiCSC - Employee Benefits
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official
college transcripts to your application. For our
purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the
college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted,
coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's
signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts,
and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the
supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be
contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those
applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
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