Senior Inspection Specialist 2026-02613

State of Wyoming•Wheatland, WY

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Agriculture, Consumer Health Services Division is hiring a Senior Inspection Specialist to enforce state and federal food and drug, meat, dairy, and egg laws and health and sanitation standards. The position conducts inspections across a district, collects samples, reviews facility construction and remodeling plans, investigates public health concerns, advises the public and industry, and provides food safety and sanitation training. It also assists management with rulemaking and updates to division policies and procedures, coordinates training for staff and industry, and supports implementation of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements. The successful candidate must become a Certified Professional in Food Safety (CPFS) or a Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REH/RS) within one year. The department determines the job location based on divisional needs. For current Consumer Health Services Division employees, staying at their current work location or residing in Wheatland may be negotiated with management at the time of offer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, or qualifying substitution of 4–6 years of progressive inspection work experience with knowledge at the Inspection Specialist II level.
Alternatively, 0–3 years of progressive inspection work experience with acquired knowledge at the Inspection Specialist II level, in addition to the stated bachelor's degree requirement.
Knowledge of computer software and hardware.
Knowledge of inspection and compliance duties assigned to the division, including a specialized duty and training area or area of expertise.
Must obtain CPFS or REH/RS certification within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferably in science, with two years of experience.
Certified Professional Food Safety (CPFS) certification.
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REH/RS) certification.

Responsibilities

Inspect food establishments, retail food stores, child care facilities, group homes, meat processing and 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 for compliance with state standards.
Enforce compliance with state and federal food and drug, meat, dairy, egg, health, and sanitation laws and standards.
Collect water, meat, food, and dairy samples for regulatory compliance.
Review construction and remodeling plans for public and private facilities.
Conduct epidemiological investigations and investigate complaints, recommending solutions to problems.
Confer with and advise the public about complaints and public health standards.
Train food industry personnel in food safety techniques and requirements, and provide food safety and sanitation training to child care facilities.
Advise industry on food labeling requirements.
Assist management with rulemaking and updates to Consumer Health Services policies and procedures.
Coordinate training for staff and industry, including meat plants and food manufacturers and processors.
Assist staff and supervisors with FSMA requirements through rulemaking and training.
Assist state and federal regulatory personnel with investigations, report compilation, and program fieldwork.
Maintain records and equipment.
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and rules.
Provide training and guidance to personnel and industry.
Act as a lead inspector in specialty areas determined by divisional needs, including oversight and reporting for regulatory programs to federal agencies as needed.
Assist with developing, implementing, and enforcing division policies and coordinating field operations.