Dairy Products Specialist 1 or Trainee (NY HELPS)

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Dairy Products Specialist 1 or Trainee to work in Otsego, Delaware, Sullivan, and Ulster County. The Dairy Products Specialist 1 or Trainee is assigned to specific geographic areas of the State to inspect, rate, audit and investigate dairy products and dairy product producers, processors, laboratories, laboratory analysts and handlers to assess their compliance with State and federal rules, regulations and policies that require producing and selling in a sanitary manner without deceptive practices. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position may be based out of your home and requires travel within an assigned region. It is preferred that candidates either live in one of the listed counties or are willing to relocate if selected. This position is perfect for a self-driven candidate who wants autonomy over their schedule, the ability to work from home, and enjoys working outside the office setting!

Requirements

• Associate's degree which must include 18 semester credit hours in specialized courses related to: public health, agricultural science, biological science, physics, chemistry, or production or processing of dairy or food products AND two years of satisfactory full time experience in dairy products inspection, milk or food plant production, or conducting public health inspections to determine compliance with federal, State, or local public health laws, regulations, and established public health standards.
• Bachelor’s degree which must include 18 semester credit hours in specialized courses related to: public health, agricultural science, biological science, physics, chemistry, or production or processing of dairy or food products.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Access to a motor vehicle when necessary or otherwise demonstrate capacity to meet transportation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates either live in one of the listed counties (Otsego, Delaware, Sullivan, Ulster) or are willing to relocate if selected.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, rate, audit and investigate dairy products and dairy product producers, processors, laboratories, laboratory analysts and handlers.
• Assess compliance with State and federal rules, regulations and policies for sanitary production and selling without deceptive practices.

Benefits

• Cost-effective health insurance options
• Fully covered dental and vision care
• Participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan
• Ample paid time off (5 personal days, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays in the first year)
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flex Spending Account
• NY's 529 College Savings Program
• Potential eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree