Meat and Poultry Inspector
Title:
Meat and Poultry Inspector #00159
State Role
Title:
Environmental Specialist IHiring Range: $49,392 - $64,680 annually. A $3,000 Sign-On Bonus for those new to state service is being offered to the selected candidates. A one-year tenure agreement will be required for sign-on bonus.
Pay Band: 4
Agency:
Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location:
MOBILE WORKERS SWAgency Website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Type:
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a candidate for the position of Meat and Poultry Inspector with the Office of Meat and Poultry Services (OMPS). This position is required to provide inspection coverage in Smith and Grayson Counties and surrounding areas within the Southwest Virginia region and may be required to provide coverage in other areas based on agency needs.
The successful candidate will be required to live in or convenient to said inspection area. Duties include conducting ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections; verification of the food safety systems in assigned meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities; enforcement of the Humane Handling Act; collection of official samples; and entering data for inspection reports. OMPS Inspector’s enforce the Federal Meat Inspection Act, Poultry Products Inspection Act, and related state regulations.
This position includes daily travel to assigned facilities, with regular weekend coverage, occasional overtime, and holidays, and may involve rotating shifts. Occasional travel throughout Virginia for a mobile slaughter unit is also required and may involve additional travel. This position also involves considerable physical activity. A state car will be assigned for business use only and must remain parked within the assigned territory.
The ability to interpret and enforce regulatory compliance by evaluating findings to support conclusions. This position requires the ability to work independently without direct supervision. Selected candidate must also demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to accurately prepare technical reports as well as display excellent customer service skills. Computer proficiency is needed along with experience using standard business office software applications.
The ability to recognize animal characteristics and behavior; humane handling of animals and identify abnormal conditions while conducting inspection procedures. HS Diploma/GED required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position is physically demanding and requires long periods of standing, walking, and driving long distances. Work requires the ability to distinguish colors and odors and to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Exposure to work in environments with extreme temperature changes (hot and cold), high noise levels, and wet and slippery floors.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The selected applicant must have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. The selected applicant must meet requirements for federal compliance certification within the first twelve months of employment.
A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of animal science, agriculture, food science/microbiology or a related field. Related work experience in the field of agriculture and/or the enforcement and interpretation of government regulations. Knowledge of the meat and poultry slaughter and processing operations is strongly desired, however training is provided.
A working knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control…
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