What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meat and Poultry Inspector position at Virginia Dept of Agri & Cons Services?
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Meat and Poultry Inspector with the Office of Meat and Poultry Services. This position is assigned to Chesterfield County and surrounding areas, and the successful candidate will be required to live in or convenient to that territory. This position routinely will work an evening shift with occasional day shift assignments. This position also involves occasional overtime. Reannouncement; previous applicants do not need to re-apply.
Duties include, but are not limited to, conducting ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections; verifications of the food safety system in assigned meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities; enforcement of the Humane Handling Act; collection of official samples; and completion of inspection reports.
The Inspector will travel as needed within Virginia to provide inspection to a mobile slaughter/processing unit that may include overnight travel when the mobile unit is out of the normal driving range. A state car will be assigned to the selected individual for business use only. This position also involves considerable physical activity.
Duties include, but are not limited to, conducting ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections; verifications of the food safety system in assigned meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities; enforcement of the Humane Handling Act; collection of official samples; and completion of inspection reports.
The Inspector will travel as needed within Virginia to provide inspection to a mobile slaughter/processing unit that may include overnight travel when the mobile unit is out of the normal driving range. A state car will be assigned to the selected individual for business use only. This position also involves considerable physical activity.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of the meat and poultry slaughter and processing operations is needed as well as the ability to interpret, assure and enforce compliance with regulations by analyzing and assessing findings to perform logical, supportable conclusions. This often requires independently applying basic scientific principles, including mathematical or statistical functions, while working 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. 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. Candidate must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including the ability to distinguish colors, lift up to 50 pounds, stand or sit for a prolonged time, and work in environments with extreme temperature changes; as well as to meet the requirements for federal compliance certification within the first twelve months of employment. HS Diploma/GED required.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in animal science, food microbiology, or a related field along with enforcement and interpretation of government regulations is preferred. A working knowledge of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles as applied to the meat industry is also preferred along with meat/poultry processing work experience. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.
Special Requirements
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and complete and submit a Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) which will be entered into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. If the selected individual is a military veteran, they must also submit a copy of their DD214 form.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Salary offers to selected applicants are based on the candidate’s experience and internal factors. The decision to interview an applicant is based on information provided in the application materials; therefore, it is essential to provide enough information to make this assessment. This website will provide a confirmation number when you have successfully applied. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position.
State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to (804) 371-8879. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet. THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TDD/TTY: VA Relay 711 or 800-828-1120. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov for assistance.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work and must be able to provide appropriate documentation as noted on Form I-9.
Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work and must be able to provide appropriate documentation as noted on Form I-9.
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