Consumer Protection Inspector - 0925

The Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Division of Quality Assurance and Regulations, is recruiting to fill the position of Consumer Protection Inspector in Hancock, Washington County & surrounding area:
Down East Maine.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

CONSUMER PROTECTION INSPECTOR

Opening Date: July 27, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day August 07, 2026

Location: Hancock, Washington County & Surrounding Area:
Down East Maine

Position Number:

Position Type: Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9103

Grade: 23 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 Per Year

BRIEF

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will perform inspections of retail food stores, food processors, food storage warehouses, and home food processors, conducting sanitation and public health inspections. This position may also perform inspection of package checking and method of sale, dairy farm and milk processing operations, and other inspections as required and set forth by State rules, regulations, and division policy. The applicant must be able to gather information, interpret regulations, assess findings to determine non-compliance and write non-compliance records in an accurate, descriptive, and precise manner.

Food safety rules or regulations, food safety training, knowledge of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP), microbiology, and computer literacy are a plus. Good personal hygiene and sanitation habits are expected. Some statewide travel is required.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Benjamin Metcalf at:  or Benjamin.

Metcalf

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four (4) years of education, training, and/or experience in the field of microbiology, agricultural science, food science, applied mechanics, regulatory/law enforcement, or weights and measures.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION: Must be willing to attend out-of-state training. Must successfully complete all training with a passing grade. Must be willing to work a schedule that may include holidays and scheduled days off as necessary. Must be willing to perform relief inspections statewide. The successful applicant must have a valid driver’s license, as CPI inspectors use state vehicles to perform inspections.

Competency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) products is required.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees after hire but prior to attaining permanent status in this class):
Federal (USDA)/State Inspector License for the products being inspected.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Balance
  – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using
  13 paid holidays
  ,
  12 days of sick leave
  , and3+ weeks of vacation leave
  annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage
  – The State of Maine pays
  85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit
  – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance
  – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan
  – The State of Maine contributes
  14.11% of pay
  to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
  – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for…