Rating Officer

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Creating a healthy, disease-free environment for Indiana's 31 million animals is no small feat. BOAH's team of veterinarians and animal health inspectors travel to all corners of the state to investigate possible outbreaks of disease and advise animal owners about disease prevention.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $47,320.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential elements of the job duties:

• Conduct milk sanitation surveys that cover all aspects of the Dairy Division.
• Conduct inspections to certify the manufacture of single service containers and/or closures for milk products.
• Conduct inspections to certify the manufacturers of ice cream and frozen desserts under the federal Interstate Carriers Programs.
• Perform standard evaluation of Food Protection Sanitarians and bulk milk haulers under the Federal Sampling Surveillance Program by appraising the sampling methods and techniques.
• Prepare technical reports of surveys, certifications and approvals, and documents findings to the regional Food and Drug office for compliance with provision of the Interstate Milk Shippers Program.
• Review and evaluate Dairy Division documents, records, and files for compliance with Indiana law and the requirements of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance and National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments.
• Consults with leadership on the results of the milk survey findings, certifications and approvals and make recommendations for action.
• Provide consultation and technical advice on the provisions of the Indiana Grade A Milk Inspection Law and U.S. Public Health Service Pasteurized Milk Ordinance.
• Essential functions of this position require travel on most workdays to inspect, audit, examine, survey, or investigate clients, customers, or other regulated entities and write reports at those sites or employee’s home. Employee reports to the agency’s office for occasional meetings or events. Number and timing of work hours may vary daily or weekly to accommodate operational needs and staffing concerns at the client’s or customer’s worksite, minimize expenditures for repeated visits to complete the work, and allocate resources to complete assigned work effectively.

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Must be certified by the federal government as a Milk Sanitation Rating Officer and Milk Sampling Surveillance Officer and recertified triennially.
• Extensive knowledge of milk production, processing, pasteurization, packaging, storing and distribution…