Dairy Inspector I/II

Dairy Inspector I/II Salary: $54,895.00 - $66,903.00 Annually

Immediate need with the Health & Human Services Agency. Position will be located in throughout Tulare County. May be hired at the I or II level.

Typical Duties

Inspect dairies and dairy farms to determine conformance with sanitary regulations; inspect sanitary conditions of buildings, equipment and personnel in milk handling and processing facilities and determine compliance with appropriate laws and regulations; observe general health of dairy animals; instruct personnel in general sanitation and care and maintenance of dairy equipment; instruct dairy personnel concerning milk regulations and methods of maintaining a safe milk supply; collect samples of milk and milk by-products for analysis; conduct appropriate tests; enforce regulations and gather information and evidence for possible legal action and appear as a witness in court; inspect dairy installations for rodent and insect infestation and instruct in methods of control; maintain records of investigations, inspections and research results; prepare reports and correspondence; interpret laws and regulations.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Education/Experience:
Level I: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with specialization in studies which related to dairy farms, milk and milk products, the food sciences, or animal science OR Graduation from a veterinary college of recognized standing at the time of graduation AND at least one (1) year of experience in the production, processing, or inspection of milk or milk products OR Employed as a registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of California for at least two (2) years immediately prior to applying for the certification examination AND possesses a bachelor's degree.
In addition to the educational requirements for the level I, Level II requires one (1) year of experience in an approved inspection service as a Dairy Inspector or closely related field.

Knowledge of: Principles, practices and equipment used in the production, handling and processing of milk and various dairy products; principles of biology, animal husbandry, chemistry, physics and entomology; basic laboratory and research principles and practices in evaluating dairy conditions and products; Federal, State and local laws pertaining to the dairy industry; methods and techniques for interviewing, investigating and conducting inspections and resolving sanitation problems; safety practices of the industry.

Skill/Ability to: Read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; explain information to people from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with people under various circumstances; write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, memos and letters; give and follow complex verbal and written instructions; coordinate work with others; establish priorities and meet deadlines; conduct investigations and inspections and take appropriate corrective and enforcement action; instruct in the methods and procedures of sanitary inspection and correction of unsanitary conditions; perform technical research and testing and evaluate and document results; establish and maintain records; implement new policies and procedures .

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Level I requires within 6 months of hire a Certificate of registration as a Dairy Inspector issued by the California State Department of Agriculture.
Level II requires a Certificate of registration as a Dairy Inspector issued by the California State Department of Agriculture.

Additional Information

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.

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