Public Health Sanitarian

Arizona Department of Administration • Tonopah, NV

7d • $41,600 - $44,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is recruiting a full-time Public Health Sanitarian (Egg Inspector) for its Egg Inspection Program. The duty post is at Hickman’s Egg Ranch in the Arlington/Tonopah, Arizona area, with rotation between Arlington and Tonopah processing facilities. The position conducts environmental sanitation inspections of USDA Shell Egg Plants, transportation and storage facilities for products intended for human use and consumption, and enforces applicable statutes, rules, and regulations. No prior egg grading experience is required; training will be provided. Work schedules and hours may change, and overtime may be required.

Requirements

• Must possess a USDA license as a USDA shell egg grader, be able to obtain one, or have been previously licensed.
• Successfully pass background and reference checks.
• Complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
• Lift up to 60 pounds regularly.
• Work independently with little supervision and adapt to changing schedules.
• Apply and interpret federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and safety practices relevant to inspection activities.
• Communicate orally and in writing, prepare clear technical reports, analyze situations, prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and work with diverse internal and external customers.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Basic NIMS and ICS training in Emergency Management.
• Experience in shell egg candling and the ability to candle eggs.
• Previous industry experience and USDA licenses.
• Thorough knowledge of Egg Products Control Law (3-701 through 3-739).
• Agricultural Science or another related field may be substituted for work-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect sites and enforce applicable statutes.
• Collect samples and test eggs and egg products; candle eggs to assess quality, grade, weight, and color.
• Check cooler temperatures and product labeling, and retain products that do not meet USDA standards.
• Grade eggs at USDA Shell Egg Plants and verify sanitation and facility standards through pre-operational inspections and ongoing observation of operations.
• Perform lot grades and retain products that do not meet USDA standards.
• Prepare USDA certificates, maintain USDA files, communicate with plant officials, and stay up to date on new USDA issuances.

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation and 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid parental leave of up to 12 weeks per year for a newborn or newly placed foster or adopted child.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan through the Arizona State Retirement System, subject to eligibility and membership criteria.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed