DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers advance and support Arizona agriculture and safeguard commerce.

Supporting farming ranching and agribusiness in Arizona by protecting plants and animals issuing agriculture and environmental licenses inspecting farming practices and overseeing commerce standards and measurement devices.

Address: Animal Services Division / Egg Inspection Program

Salary: 21.25 21.25

Grade: 19

Closing Date:

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is recruiting for a three quarter time Public Health Sanitarian II for the Egg Inspection Program. The position is located in the Bouse Arizona.

The successful candidate will perform substantial environmental sanitation inspections of commercial processing at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Shell Egg Plants transportation and storage facilities for products intended for human use and consumption. Induces compliance with applicable statues rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned

No prior egg grading experience required training will be provided.

Duties to include but not limited to:

Inspect egg processing sites and enforce standards and statues.
Lift up to sixty pounds on a regular basis
Test egg and egg products by collecting samples candles eggs for quality grade weight and color.
Check cooler temperatures and labeling of eggs and egg products and retains product not meeting USDA standards.
Grades eggs at the USDA Shell Egg Plants; verifies sanitation and facility standards with a preoperational sanitation inspection and continues to observe operations and sanitation throughout the day.
Performs lot grades and retains product not meeting USDA standards.
Prepares USDA certificates keeps USDA files communicates with plant officials and remains uptodate on all new issuances from USDA.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Product Inspection Act of 1970
Regulations governing the voluntary grading of shell eggs 7CFR Part 56
United States standards grades and weight classes for shell eggs AM56
Rule regulations principals and practices of public health sanitation including food processing and handling insect and rodent control
Training at a USDA Egg Products Plant and USDA Graders License
Computers and computer software programs; such as Excel Microsoft Word and Google Suites

Skills in:
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Oral/written communication
Prepare clear and concise technical reports
Apply and interpret federal and state laws rules regulations and policies governing inspection activities and safety practices
Egg candling
Interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external customers

Ability to:
Work independently with little supervision
Maintain confidentiality and integrity propriety formulations
Adapt quickly to change and deliver quality in a timely manner
Prioritize work load while meeting all deadlines
Flex with work schedule
Work with a diverse group of internal and external customers

Basic NIMS and ICS training in Emergency Management
Experience in shell egg candling
Pervious industry experience and USDA licenses
Thorough knowledge of Egg Products Control Law 3701 thru 3739
The ability to candle eggs

Must possess or obtain USDA license as a USDA shell egg grader or previously licensed
Agriculture Science or other related field may be substituted for work related experience

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).

The Arizona Department of Agriculture offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental LeaveUp to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newlyplaced foster/adopted child (pilot program).
Health and dental insurance
Retirement plan
Life insurance and longterm disability insurance
Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Mandatory condition of Employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statue. Current contribution rate is 12.27. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.