Public Health Sanitarian

DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers, advance and support Arizona agriculture, and safeguard commerce.

Supporting farming, ranching and agribusiness in Arizona by protecting plants and animals, issuing agriculture and environmental licenses, inspecting farming practices and overseeing commerce standards and measurement devices.

Job Location:

Animal Services Division / Egg Inspection Program
Address:
Bouse, Arizona
Posting Details:
Salary: $21.25
Grade: 19
Closing Date: 02/28/2026

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is recruiting for full time (4/10 hour days) Public Health Sanitarian II for the Egg Inspection Program. The duty post for this position is located in Bouse, Arizona. The successful candidate will perform substantial environmental sanitation inspections of commercial processing at USDA Shell Egg Plants, transportation and storage facilities for products intended for human use and consumption.

The candidate will induce compliance with applicable statutes, rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned. No prior egg grading experience required, training will be provided.

• Inspect egg processing sites and enforce standards and statutes.
• Lift up to sixty pounds on a regular basis.
• Test egg and egg products by collecting samples, candling eggs for quality, grade, weight and color.
• Check cooler temperatures and labeling of eggs and egg products, and retain product not meeting USDA standards.
• Grade eggs at the USDA Shell Egg Plants; verify sanitation and facility standards with a pre‑operational sanitation inspection and observe operations and sanitation throughout the day.
• Perform lot grades, and retain product not meeting USDA standards.
• Prepare USDA certificates, keep USDA files, communicate with plant officials and remain up‑to‑date on all new issuances from USDA.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Product Inspection Act of 1970
• Regulations governing the voluntary grading of shell eggs 7
  
  CFR Part 56
• United States standards, grades and weight classes for shell eggs AM56
• Rule, regulations, principles and practices of public health sanitation, including food processing and handling insect and rodent control
• Training at a USDA Egg Products Plant and USDA Graders License
• Computers and computer software programs; such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google Suites

Skills in:

• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Oral/written communication
• Prepare clear and concise technical reports
• Apply and interpret federal and state laws, rules, regulations and policies governing inspection activities and safety practices
• Egg candling
• Interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external customers

Ability to:

• Work independently with little supervision
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity propriety formulations
• Adapt quickly to change and deliver quality in a timely manner
• Prioritize workload while meeting all deadlines
• Flex with work schedule
• Work with a diverse group of internal and external customers

• Basic NIMS and IC&SC training in Emergency Management
• Experience in shell egg candling
• Previous industry experience and USDA licenses
• Thorough knowledge of Egg Products Control Law (3-701 thru 3-739)
• The ability to candle eggs

• Must possess or obtain USDA license as a USDA shell egg grader, or previously licensed
• Agriculture Science or other related field may be substituted for work related experience

Must satisfy Driver’s License Requirements if the position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly‑placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long‑term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits: short‑term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the statute. Current contribution rate is 12.00%. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at mmeek for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.