Food Safety Program Specialist

Would you like to become a Food Safety Program Specialist? Then join the Department of Agriculture! In this position, you will assist with the management and implementation of the Food Safety Policy and Program Division. Apply today!

This position supports the development, planning, and evaluation of Grade A milk program requirements on dairy farms, dairy processing plants, transfer and receiving stations throughout Pennsylvania. The Program Specialist develops training and certification protocols for milk inspectors, the Pennsylvania Approved Inspector, and Interstate Milk Shippers Program Rating Officers.
Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 days per pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in the assigned office location.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• This position will be physically headquartered in one of the following locations: Region 2, Montoursville; Region 6, Harrisburg; or Region 7 Collegeville. The headquarters determination will be based upon the office location listed on the posting which is in the closest proximity to the selected candidate's current residence.
• Full-time employment.
• This position requires statewide travel, occasional travel out of state, and overnight stays.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years as a Food Inspector 2; or
• Four years of experience in the inspection of food establishments or food processing facilities, and a bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must possess an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may be disqualified.
• Your results will be provided via email.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• Your score may be lower than deserved.
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

• Eligibility rules apply.