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Food Inspector

State of Nebraska

UNKNOWN, NE | Full Time

$60k-84k (estimate)

1 Month Ago

Food Inspector

State of Nebraska UNKNOWN, NE

$60k-84k (estimate)

Full Time | Public Administration 1 Month Ago

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State of Nebraska is Hiring a Food Inspector Near UNKNOWN, NE

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Hiring Agency:

Agriculture - Agency 18

Location:

Hiring Rate:

$19.632

Classification Salary Range:

$19.63 - $28.94

Job Posting:

JR2024-00004792 Food Inspector - Dawson and Lincoln County (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):

04-02-2024

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for promoting public health and helping businesses succeed? Are you interested in a flexible schedule and healthy work/life balance? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is searching for a teammate that will conduct food inspections within South Central Nebraska! As a Food Sanitarian, you will be responsible for inspections of food establishments and food processors for compliance with the Nebraska Pure Food Act.

Food Sanitarian’s are required to earn a REHS. Don't currently have a Registered Environmental Health Specialist Certification (REHS)? That’s OK. You can start in this position as a Level 1 and we will provide you the necessary tools, training, experience, and certification opportunities propelling you to a Level 2 within two years. If you begin as a Level 1, you can expect to receive $19.632/hour plus our excellent fringe benefits! If you begin as a Level 2, or when you receive your REHS, you can expect to receive $21.102/hour.

Look at what we have to offer!

13 paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave that begin accruing immediately
Military leave
156% (that's not a typo!) state-matched retirement
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
79% employer paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20,000 life insurance policy
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Fun, inviting teammates
A safe and secure environment

At the State, we stand by our core values of treating others with dignity and respect, acting ethically in all situations, and creating an environment where our customer is our top priority. Apply to join our team today!

Don't have direct experience? No problem, we'll teach you! All you need is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for serving Nebraskans.

This position provides an opportunity to serve throughout the following Nebraska counties: Dawson and Lincoln. You can expect to have initial job training in Lincoln for 1-2 days, followed by field training to ensure you have what you need to succeed. A State vehicle is provided; you can look forward to eliminating that commute to work. Ongoing training and educational opportunities, as well as the State’s tuition reimbursement program, will provide you the right environment for professional growth and development.

Job Duties

Conduct inspections of food establishments for compliance with the Nebraska Pure Food Act
License establishments according to the Nebraska Pure Food Act
Take appropriate action (re-inspection, hearings, notices, and closure) if an eminent health threat to the public is identified
Investigate consumer complaints, conduct plan reviews of food establishments, and complete inspection reports
Participate in educational opportunities including training and conferences
Other duties as assigned

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in natural sciences and/or biological science.

Preferred Qualifications: Candidate to live in service area.

Other: This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver’s license or another form of reliable transportation.

Your transcript is needed to be considered for an interview for this position. Please attach this along with your application or email them to dena.reyna@nebraska.gov and include the requisition number and title in the subject line.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: food industry; the principles and techniques of inspections; Nebraska Pure Food Act.

Skill in: effective communication, time management, planning and organization, problem-solving, critical thinking.

Ability to: establish rapport with stakeholders; communicate with the public and businesses; interpret and apply policies, procedures, and standards; make decisions and seek solutions; work independently with little supervision; prioritize work in an efficient manner; compile and interpret inspection data; work in inclement temperatures and environments exposed to infectious diseases and toxic/hazardous substances.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.

Instructions for Applying

Important points to remember when applying:

The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
When you have successfully applied for a job, you will receive a confirmation on the screen and your application will be available on your Candidate Home page.

We encourage you to use the Search for Jobs feature to find jobs that are available in a particular location or a job that matches your work experience.

Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.

These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Public Administration

SALARY

$60k-84k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/25/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

07/20/2024

WEBSITE

nebraska.gov

HEADQUARTERS

LINCOLN, NE

SIZE

15,000 - 50,000

FOUNDED

1995

CEO

PETE RICKETTS

REVENUE

$10B - $50B

INDUSTRY

Public Administration

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