Inspection Specialist II 2026-02429

State of Wyoming•Pinedale, WY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Consumer Health Services Division, is searching for an Inspection Specialist II in Pinedale, WY. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks in the enforcement of health and sanitation regulations, as well as state and federal food and drug, meat, dairy, and egg laws. This role involves inspecting various establishments such as food establishments, retail food stores, child care facilities, group homes, meat processing/slaughter plants, temporary food stands, public swimming pools and spas, food processing facilities, food warehouses, dairy farms and plants, bulk water hauling trucks, and bed and breakfast establishments within a designated area to ensure compliance with state standards. The position also includes performing epidemiological investigations and conferring with and advising the public on complaints and public health standards.

Requirements

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to deal with difficult people and situations.
Must be proficient with computing and software applications.
Knowledge of federal and state meat, poultry, food and drug, swimming pool, dairy and egg regulations, and labeling laws.
Knowledge of principles and concepts of microbiology, chemistry, and food service.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, methods of techniques of inspection, surveying, sampling, and reviewing blueprints and facility designs for all types of facilities inspected.
Knowledge of water supplies and sewage system designs and operations as affected by food safety and public health.
Knowledge of record-keeping and computer systems.
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Inspection) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection Specialist I OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Inspection) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Inspection Specialist I.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree, preferably in the sciences
Certified Professional in Food Safety (CPFS)
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REH/RS)
Successful candidate must be or become a Certified Professional in Food Safety (CPFS) or a Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REH/RS) within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks in a variety of regulatory programs in the enforcement of state and federal statutes and rules.
Inspects establishments and equipment.
Provides education and enforces compliance.
Trains food industry personnel on proper techniques and requirements for food safety.
Confers with the industry on labeling requirements for food.
Reviews new construction and remodeling plans for various public and private facilities.
Manages a caseload of inspections.
Maintains records and equipment.