Food Inspector 1 or Trainee

Agency Agriculture & Markets, Department of Title Food Inspector 1 or Trainee Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 18 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $47925 to $63108 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 90% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 8 AM To 4:30 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Onondaga Street Address Onondaga County City To Be Determined State NY Zip Code 00000 Minimum Qualifications Appointment Process and Minimum Qualifications: This Food Inspector 1 position is permanent and is paid on an annual basis. The Food Inspector 1 is a competitive class position that requires an examination. Candidates that are eligible and whose scores are immediately reachable on the eligible list that results from this examination will be canvassed for this position. This position is tenure-bearing. Minimum Qualifications: Provisional Appointment: If there is no appropriate eligible list of at least three people willing to accept permanent appointment for this geographic location, the Department may nominate a qualified person for a provisional appointment under the provisions of Section 65 of the Civil Service Law. Provisional Appointment Minimum Qualifications: Either 1. 120 semester credit hours which MUST include 24 credit hours in: chemistry, microbiology, food quality control, epidemiology, entomology, food technology, food science, food processing technology, food sanitation, dairy science, biology, environmental sanitation, environmental health, human physiology, genetics, animal science, nutrition/dietetics, or medical sciences;Or 2. 60 semester credit hours which MUST include 24 credit hours in: chemistry, microbiology, food quality control, epidemiology, entomology, food technology, food science, food processing technology, food sanitation, dairy science, biology, environmental sanitation, environmental health, human physiology, genetics, animal science, nutrition/dietetics, or medical sciences AND two years of experience where your primary responsibility is in the areas of environmental health protection and sanitation of food establishments, or quality control of food products at a wholesale food manufacturing facility.Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm.Qualifying Experience: For the purposes of this examination, qualifying experience can be gained in jobs such as Environmental Health Technician, Sanitarian for food business, Food Inspector/Investigator, Meat Inspector, Quality Control Technician for a food processing plant or food warehouse, or Laboratory Technician with experience conducting analysis of food or dairy products.Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: Food Service Worker, Restaurant or Food Store Manager, Chef, Butcher, Caterer, Food Warehouse Foreperson, Food Warehouse Management, Food Comptroller, Beverage Comptroller, Food Production line worker, Banquet Manager, Steward, Food Equipment Salesperson, Food and Sanitation Equipment Salesperson, Food Broker, or Pesticide Applicator.Advanced Placement: If you are selected for appointment, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed directly to Food Inspector Trainee 2, Food Inspector Trainee 2 (Spanish Language), Food Inspector 1, or Food Inspector 1 (Spanish Language).To be considered for advanced placement to Food Inspector Trainee 2 or Food Inspector Trainee 2 (Spanish Language), you must possess, beyond the "Minimum Qualifications", one additional year of experience in which the primary responsibility is in the areas of environmental health protection and sanitation of food establishments, or quality control of food products at a wholesale food manufacturing facility.To be considered for advanced placement to Food Inspector 1 or Food Inspector 1 (Spanish Language), you must possess, beyond the "Minimum Qualifications", two additional years of experience in which the primary responsibility is in the areas of environmental health protection and sanitation of food establishments, or quality control of food products at a wholesale food manufacturing facility.You must inform the agency of this additional experience at the time of interview.Candidates appointed provisionally must have signed up for and must take the December 2, 2023, Civil Service examination for this title, and their score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed. Candidates who do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score may not be retained.Transfer Qualification: Under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law:1. To a Food Inspector Trainee 1, you must have one year of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Farm Products Grading Inspector 1, or;2. To a Food Inspector Trainee 2, you must have one year of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Farm Products Grading Inspector 2, or;3. To a Food Inspector 1, You must have one year of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Dairy Products Specialist 1. 55-b/c Qualification:1. You must have 120 college semester credit hours which must include 18 credit hours in specialized courses related to: chemistry, microbiology, food quality control, epidemiology, entomology, food technology, food science, food processing technology, food sanitation, dairy science, biology, environmental sanitation, or environmental health.2. Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this position must use this link to apply: https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.html 3. Information about the Workers with Disabilities 55-b and the Veterans with Disabilities employment program 55-c can be found at https://www.cs.ny.gov/dpm/c55.cfm 4. If you are interested in this position, please submit a copy of your Department of Civil Service eligibility letter, your current resume, and a cover letter. Duties Description The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a permanent Food Inspector Trainee 1 to work within the division of Food Safety and Inspection’s Animal Feed and Pet Food Inspection Unit. The Division of Food Safety and Inspection is implementing a more robust animal feed and pet food inspection unit to incorporate an enhanced inspection program as we move toward the adoption of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Animal Feed rule. This program will be designed to monitor compliance with established standards through inspections and sampling activities as a mechanism to minimize potential hazards, and the incumbent will be work on creating the necessary policies and procedures and educating the establishments on this implementation. Specific Duties Include: Conducting food safety inspections of animal food establishments to ensure sanitary, wholesome, and pure food in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; Prevent fraud, adulteration and misrepresentation in the processing, packaging, storage, distribution, and sale of animal feed and food products by educating food establishment operators on applicable laws and regulations; Sampling food products to verify food safety controls, product labeling, and contents, conduct complaint investigations; Issuing written notices, letters, and reports citing food establishment violations and enforcement actions; Perform the regulatory and enforcement functions of the animal feed inspection program; Provide effective and uniform administration of the laws and rules within the agency’s jurisdiction. This is a PEF-represented position that offers a competitive starting salary of $47,925/ year (G-13) with excellent benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off.This position requires completion of a two-year traineeship. After successful completion of the first year of the traineeship, appointees will be advanced without further examination to the Trainee 2 level G-14 (beginning salary of $50,678). Successful completion of the second year of the traineeship will result in permanent advancement to the Food Inspector 1 G-18 (beginning salary $63,108) without further examination. Candidates may be eligible for appointment directly to the Trainee 2 or full performance level. For more information see Advanced Placement below. Additional Comments TRAVEL REQUIRMENTS: As this position requires travel within the region to which assigned, appointees must either possess at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have access to a motor vehicle when necessary or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the regular transportation requirements in carrying out their field work responsibilities. Department Summary: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State’s food supply, land, and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York’s agriculture industries. If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting the production of agriculture; ensuring a safe, nutritious, and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you. To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/.Division of Food Safety and Inspection:The Division of Food Safety and Inspection provides a vital service to people across the state by working to ensure that New York State’s food and feed supply is safe to consume. From licensing businesses and conducting inspections, to collaborating with local, state, and federal partners on new and innovative approaches to food safety, this work is critical to ensuring that the safety of the food supply is maintained from producer to consumer.To learn more about the Division of Food Safety and Inspection, please visit https://agriculture.ny.gov/food-safety. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Amy Sacco Telephone 518-457-3216 Fax 518-457-8852 Email Address recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov Address Street 10B Airline Drive City Albany State NY Zip Code 12235 Notes on Applying Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this position must complete our online employment application and upload their cover letter, college transcript(s), and resume to the system. Our online employment application can be found here: https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.htmlThe deadline to apply is November 23, 2023.If you have any questions, please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.