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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Agriculture is seeking an Inspection Specialist II for its Consumer Health Services Division, in Torrington, WY. The office for this position is located near Lingle, WY. This position performs a variety of tasks in the enforcement of state and federal food and drug, meat, dairy and egg laws, and health and sanitation; inspects food establishments, retail food stores, child care facilities, group homes, meat processing/slaughter plants, temporary food stands, public swimming pools and spas, food processing facilities, food warehouses, water hauling trucks, and bed and breakfast establishments within the area to ensure compliance with state standards. Performs epidemiological investigations; confers with and advises the public on complaints and public health standards.
Human Resource Contact: (307) 777-7003 Debra.smith@wyo.govESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.
- Performs tasks in a variety of regulatory programs in the enforcement of state and federal statutes and rules.
- Inspects establishments and equipment.
- Provides education and enforces compliance.
- Trains food industry personnel on proper techniques and requirements for food safety.
- Provides food safety and sanitation training to child care facilities, and confers with industry on labeling requirements for food.
- Reviews new construction and remodeling plans for various public and private facilities.
- Manages a caseload of inspections.
- Maintains records and equipment.
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills.
- Must be able to deal with difficult people and situations.
- Must be proficient with computer and software applications.
PREFERENCES/**AGENCY REQUIREMENTS: Preference will be given to the candidate with a Bachelor's degree in the sciences and two years of experience.
**The successful candidate shall demonstrate their qualifications by being a Certified Professional in Food Safety (CPFS) or a Registered Environmental Health Specialist Sanitarian (REH/RS) or be able to become certified within one year of employment.
KNOWLEDGE: - Knowledge of federal and state meat, poultry, food and drug, childcare, swimming pool, dairy and egg regulations, and labeling laws.
- Knowledge of principles and concepts of microbiology, chemistry and food service.
- Knowledge of practices, procedures, methods of techniques of inspection surveying, sampling and reviewing blueprints and facility designs for all types of facilities inspected.
- Knowledge of water supplies and sewage system designs and operations as affected by food safety and public health.
- Knowledge of record-keeping and computer systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Inspection) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection Specialist I
OR
Education & Experience Substitution:
3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Inspection) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection Specialist I
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: - Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to read and operate testing equipment.
- Must be able to perform meat slaughter and processing inspections in a damp environment.
NOTES: - FLSA: Non-exempt
- The Department of Agriculture may use video interviewing as a mandatory first step of our process. If chosen for a video you will receive an email with all the necessary information to complete the process.
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