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Location : Cumberland County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 23-16331-60012322
Department: Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division: Agriculture Consumer Service
Opening Date: 01/16/2024
Closing Date: 1/22/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title:Meat & Poultry Inspector I
Position Number: 60012322
Section:Meat & Poultry Inspection
Work Location: Cumberland
Salary Grade: NC09
Recruitment Range: $38,516 - $67,403
Description of Work
**This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.**
The Meat and Poultry Division enforces state and federal laws designed to ensure meat and poultry products sold to consumers are wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled. The division inspects approximately 200 plants statewide for red meat slaughter/processing and poultry processing and operates a program "equal to" the USDA, Food Safety Inspection Service.
The impact of this work is to ensure overall meat and poultry food safety and consumer protection by assuring these products are wholesome, properly labeled, unadulterated and safe for human consumption.
This selected applicant will complete an extensive Meat and Poultry Inspection training program which consists of six weeks of on- the-job training, 6 weeks of classroom training and occasional follow-up training to address changes to policies and regulatory requirements.
Position will serve as an Inspector in Charge at two processing establishments in Cumberland County. Processing activities include inspection of raw ground, raw not ground, heat-treated not fully cooked not shelf stable, and fully cooked not shelf stable products.
Daily duties include conducting ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of slaughtered livestock; observing the humane handling of said livestock; evaluating plant's sanitation procedures and practices; verifying the implementation of plant's Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans; collecting and submitting samples for microbiological analysis; verifying the accuracy of product labels; and other inspection activities as required. Working conditions include a noisy industrial environment; varying environmental conditions within the facility ranging from sub-freezing to extreme humidity; and standing, climbing, and kneeling on elevated platforms for extended periods of time.
The inspections observations and findings are generated by, and recorded in, a web-based information system. If a plant is not meeting regulatory requirements, the inspector must communicate this noncompliance to plant management. Inspector will document the noncompliance and follow enforcement actions up to and including suspending plant operations until regulatory requirements are met.
Establishments on this assignment operate as early as 6:30 am and as late as 3:30 pm. Occasional holiday, weekend, and overtime work may be required. Relief duties at other establishments should be expected.
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Successful candidates must possess the following:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in the inspection, production, management or sale of meat and/or poultry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Successful completion of required Meat and Poultry Inspection Training Programs.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Those applicants seeking veteran's preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214.
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.
**Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position or your application will be considered incomplete. **
Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
Do you have normal color vision or corrected any color deficiencies?
02
Do you have a valid driver's license or can obtain it by the date of employment?
03
Do you have computer skills to create basic documents, communicate through email, and enter data into State and Federal Systems? (If you answer yes, you MUST include your knowledge/experience on your application under "duties" in order to qualify for this position.)
04
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
05
If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date.
06
To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?
07
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information.
Required Question
Location : Cumberland County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 23-16331-60012322
Department: Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division: Agriculture Consumer Service
Opening Date: 01/16/2024
Closing Date: 1/22/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title:Meat & Poultry Inspector I
Position Number: 60012322
Section:Meat & Poultry Inspection
Work Location: Cumberland
Salary Grade: NC09
Recruitment Range: $38,516 - $67,403
Description of Work
**This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.**
The Meat and Poultry Division enforces state and federal laws designed to ensure meat and poultry products sold to consumers are wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled. The division inspects approximately 200 plants statewide for red meat slaughter/processing and poultry processing and operates a program "equal to" the USDA, Food Safety Inspection Service.
The impact of this work is to ensure overall meat and poultry food safety and consumer protection by assuring these products are wholesome, properly labeled, unadulterated and safe for human consumption.
This selected applicant will complete an extensive Meat and Poultry Inspection training program which consists of six weeks of on- the-job training, 6 weeks of classroom training and occasional follow-up training to address changes to policies and regulatory requirements.
Position will serve as an Inspector in Charge at two processing establishments in Cumberland County. Processing activities include inspection of raw ground, raw not ground, heat-treated not fully cooked not shelf stable, and fully cooked not shelf stable products.
Daily duties include conducting ante-mortem and post-mortem inspection of slaughtered livestock; observing the humane handling of said livestock; evaluating plant's sanitation procedures and practices; verifying the implementation of plant's Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans; collecting and submitting samples for microbiological analysis; verifying the accuracy of product labels; and other inspection activities as required. Working conditions include a noisy industrial environment; varying environmental conditions within the facility ranging from sub-freezing to extreme humidity; and standing, climbing, and kneeling on elevated platforms for extended periods of time.
The inspections observations and findings are generated by, and recorded in, a web-based information system. If a plant is not meeting regulatory requirements, the inspector must communicate this noncompliance to plant management. Inspector will document the noncompliance and follow enforcement actions up to and including suspending plant operations until regulatory requirements are met.
Establishments on this assignment operate as early as 6:30 am and as late as 3:30 pm. Occasional holiday, weekend, and overtime work may be required. Relief duties at other establishments should be expected.
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Successful candidates must possess the following:
- Accurate color vision. Will be tested at the time of the interview.
- A valid driver's license or must be obtained by date of employment.
- Accurate and effective oral and written communication skills to communicate with supervisors and upper management in the food industry (will be given a writing test at the time of the interview).
- Computer skills to create basic documents, communicate through email, and enter data into State and Federal systems (the writing test will be given on a computer).
- Critical communication between management, and inspector requires candidate to be proficient in the English language.
- Ability to work independently (without direct supervision).
- Must be able to work in the vicinity of live animals and in direct contact with meat and poultry products derived from cattle, swine, sheep, goats, ratites, chicken and turkeys.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in the inspection, production, management or sale of meat and/or poultry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Successful completion of required Meat and Poultry Inspection Training Programs.
Supplemental and Contact Information
Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.
Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Those applicants seeking veteran's preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214.
All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.
**Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position or your application will be considered incomplete. **
Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
01
Do you have normal color vision or corrected any color deficiencies?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have a valid driver's license or can obtain it by the date of employment?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have computer skills to create basic documents, communicate through email, and enter data into State and Federal Systems? (If you answer yes, you MUST include your knowledge/experience on your application under "duties" in order to qualify for this position.)
- Yes
- No
04
Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date.
06
To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?
- Yes
- No
07
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information.
Required Question
