Animal Feed Inspector Food Industry Field Scientist -P11

Job Description

The purpose of the Animal Food Safety Inspector’s (Food Industry Field Scientist classification) is to assure safe, high‑quality animal food and feed products. Under direct supervision, the position inspects, samples, and investigates facilities for compliance with state laws and regulations related to sanitation, construction, and adulteration of animal food and feed, including complaint and illness investigations, enforcement, licensing, labeling, packaging, and emergency response.

The job functions from a home workstation and involves routine travel to conduct regulatory inspector duties in the field, interacting with the public to carry out work assignments. The position follows established SOPs and meets quantity, quality, and timeliness standards for assigned work.

• Enhanced observation, listening, and communication skills.
• Confidence‑projecting, independent decision‑making.
• Ability to prioritize risk and handle conflict‑type situations effectively.
• Professional demeanor and composure in all situations.

This field‑based position requires the incumbent to live in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) comprises four bureaus 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 $125.8 billion food and agriculture system, preserve the environment, and protect consumers by enforcing laws related to weights and measures.

MDARD is committed to a department‑wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program, valuing the inherent worth and dignity of all people.

The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and more.

Education
:
Bachelor's degree in animal science, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental health, food science/technology, microbiology, toxicology, veterinary science, or a related field, plus 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 enforcement of laws related to the production, transportation, and storage of food products, equivalent to a Food Industry Field Scientist. Includes one year equivalent to Level 9.
• Food Industry Field Scientist P11 – Two years of professional experience in enforcement, including one year equivalent to Level 10.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts. Official Transcripts must include college/university name and address, degree conferred and date, coursework completed (especially if no degree), and Registrar’s signature or seal. Information provided will be used to verify responses to supplemental questions.

Application does not guarantee contact. Only interviewed applicants will be notified.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for application or selection, contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this vacancy.