AG Investigator, Sr Dairy Farm Inspector

Description

"Serving consumers and agriculture by safeguarding the public, plants, animals and the environment through promotion, education and regulation." 

Summary

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a full time Agriculture Investigator Senior – Dairy Farm Inspector in Southern Idaho. This position serves the inspection needs of Animal Industries Grade A Dairy Program; specifically, dairy farm inspections in the Magic Valley. 

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs inspections of Grade A and Manufacture Grade Dairy Farms and Dairy Bulk Haulers related to sanitation and the process of milking cattle and transporting milk to produce dairy products for human consumption.
• Promotes awareness of and acceptance of best management practices related to consumer protection, animal health, food production and processing and marketing laws, regulations and standards
• Provides training and information to producers and stakeholders
• Responds to inquiries regarding program requirements
• Assists other investigators in monitoring, evaluating, inspecting and investigating agricultural and commercial activities to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and standards
• Receives training to collect evidence in accordance with law, rule, policy, quality assurance, and chain of custody procedures
• Learns to evaluate extent of damage and risk of continued out-of-compliance activities to humans, plants, animals, the economy and the environment
• Explains findings and rational for corrective actions to parties involved
• Participates in enforcement actions, citations, and operating or marketing authorization revocations and suspensions
• Compiles evidence and participates with division staff in preparing cases

Minimum Qualification: This qualification is mandatory for the position.

• Work experience preparing narrative reports, typically gained by 12 months of experience preparing narrative reports such as business reports, investigative reports, research summaries, etc.

Specialty Qualifications: These qualifications are mandatory requirements.

• Good knowledge of livestock (beef, dairy, or equine), dairy farms, milk processing facilities, or sanitation compliance experience relating to animal production or food safety, typically gained through at least one (1) year experience working on a feedlot, ranch, dairy farm, horse farm, milk processing facility, dairy supply company, or environmental compliance relating to animal production; OR a minimum of twenty four (24) credits relating to animal or dairy production, veterinary science, livestock production, agriculture economics, or food processing. Only twelve (12) credits of food processing and/or agriculture economics courses will count towards the twenty four (24) credit requirement.
• A valid driver's license

Desirable Areas: This qualification is not required; however, if you have the related background, it may increase your score.

• Experience in Compliance Inspections: Typically gained by having familiarity in the inspection process, preferably within a government context with experience using a checklist of requirements and/or regulations, systematically reviewing each item to verify that the object, person, or process being inspected meets the specified criteria for each item.

Benefits

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

*Benefits may not be applicable for temporary or seasonal positions.

EEO/ADA/Veteran's Preference

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Thank you for your interest in the Department of Agriculture!

If you have questions,
please contact us at:
[email protected] or at (208) 332-8520

Agency

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Address

2270 Old Penitentiary Rd.

Boise, ID 83707

Website

https://agri.idaho.gov/