Consumer Protection Inspector - 0925

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

• 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.
• Good personal hygiene and sanitation habits are expected.
• Some statewide travel is required.

• 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.

• 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.

• Federal (USDA)/State Inspector License for the products being inspected.
• Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

• Work-Life Balance
  - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit
  - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• 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 out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
  - The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
• Living Resources Program
  - Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation
  - Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a Maine Saves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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

Metcalf