Job Information
Iowa Department of Administrative Services Meat Inspector - Cass County in State of Iowa, Iowa
Meat Inspector - Cass County
Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4198536)
Apply
Meat Inspector - Cass County
Salary
$40,830.40 - $60,008.00 Annually
Location
State of Iowa - See Job Description, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24-00720
Agency
009 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Opening Date
09/11/2023
Closing Date
10/2/2023 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-POST
Point of Contact
Kathryn R Polking, DVM, MPH, DACVPM Bureau Chief, Meat and Poultry Inspection Bureau (kathryn.polking@iowaagriculture.gov)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
The approximately 345 employees of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (https://iowaagriculture.gov/) (IDALS) Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (https://www.iowaagriculture.gov/default.asp) (IDALS) are responsible for a wide range of programs that affect the quality of life of every Iowan. Both Iowans living on the farm and those in our towns and cities are impacted almost daily by the work of the Department.
TheMeat & Poultry Inspection Bureau (https://iowaagriculture.gov/meat-poultry-inspection-bureau) is recruiting for a full-time Meat Inspector for the Cass County region in northwest Iowa. The successful candidate will inspect locker plants, small packing plants, and any other establishment in which animals are slaughtered and/or processed for resale to the public to ensure compliance with the Iowa Meat and Poultry Inspection Act.
Essential duties:
Conducts antemortem and postmortem inspections of livestock and poultry, using senses and required hand tools to examine animals for disease.
Travels to and conducts walk-through inspections of regulated facilities, ensuring compliance with sanitation standards.
Conducts examinations of finished and in-process products to ensure wholesomeness and compliance with product labeling standards.
Reviews records generated by inspected facilities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and facility programs.
Enters inspection results daily into designated computer system and prepares non-compliance reports and memoranda as needed to communicate findings.
Communicates with regulated facilities regarding inspection results, regulatory requirements and changes to policies; conducts outreach to new facilities to aid compliance with regulatory requirements.
Additional requirements:Meat Inspectors must maintain a valid driver's license for statewide travel to conduct inspections and must successfully complete the USDA-FSIS Food Inspector Livestock and Inspection Methods courses within six months of hire. Meat inspection work frequently exposes inspectors to hot, cold, wet, or slippery conditions. Inspectors must be able to handle knives and other tools effectively, and must have full use of their senses, including sight, hearing, touch, and smell. Inspectors are also subject to a background check required for access to federal computer systems.
The preferred candidatewill possess a background in the meat industry, food industry, regulatory work or agriculture, with relevant experience and/or education in food safety, animal health, agriculture, or related areas. The candidate will demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, and will be able to both work independently and establish strong professional relationships with industry representatives and colleagues alike.
Applicants may attach a cover letter and resume to their application. Application materials can be uploaded in the Attachments Section during the application process.
As an employee of IDALS you are a State of Iowa employee and eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Low out of pocket, high quality family medical insurance as low as $187.00 per month, single as low as $56.00 per month
Dental insurance is free for single and $45.00 per month for family coverage
$20,000 basic life insurance at no cost, voluntary supplemental life for an additional cost, and long term disability insurance at no cost
Exceptional retirement package includes IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) which is a fixed income or defined benefit pension plan
In addition to IPERS a deferred compensation plan (similar to a 401K) with a state match of up to $75.00 per month
Paid leave includes – 9 holidays, sick, vacation, military leave, and jury duty leave
To learn more about benefits available as a State of Iowa Employee click here benefits (https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/employee-and-retiree-benefits/employees) to visit the web page.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from high school or possession of a G.E.D., and thirty semester hours of college or university course work which included at least six semester hours in any of the following major areas: veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, animal science, agricultural business, livestock management, zoology, biology or a closely related major;
OR
the equivalent combination of education and experience substituting two years of experience in livestock or poultry slaughter, processing, or marketing for one year of the required education;
OR
one year of experience in meat and poultry inspection in an establishment covered by the Federal Meat and Poultry Inspection Act or a similarly legislated state meat and poultry inspection program, may be substituted for one year of the required education.
For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class_and_pay/JobClassDescriptions/MeatInspector-05126.pdf) .
Additional Qualification Requirements
USDA courses in slaughtering and processing must be completed before inspection duties begin. The USDA poultry course must also be completed during the first year of employment.
Join Us!
Whether it's caring for those in need, making highways safer, or improving agriculture production, the work that we do matters to the people of Iowa.
We take our responsibilities and the public trust very seriously. We are committed to delivering the services that matter most to the people of Iowa. If you have the skills, the commitment and the desire to make a difference, then we invite you to explore the career opportunities available with the State of Iowa.
CareerChoices
State government is one of the largest employers in Iowa, and also one of the most diverse. From state trooper to nurse to engineer, the state offers a wide variety of career opportunities.
Benefits
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website (http://goo.gl/rHiarg) .
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out thisBenefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/employment/Benefits_Beyond_the_Paycheck.pdf) .
01
Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely.Ensure the answers to your questions match the information filled out on your application and the attachments you have uploaded. If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.
Yes - I understand and agree.
No
02
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?
No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
03
Have you graduated from high school or have possession of a G.E.D.,? IF YES - Do you have thirty semester hours of college or university course work which included at least six semester hours in any of the following major areas: veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, animal science, agricultural business, livestock management, zoology, biology or a closely related major?
Yes
No
04
How many years do you have of a combination of high school education AND/OR full-time work experience in livestock or poultry slaughter, processing, or marketing? Two years of the identified experience equals one year of the identified education.
I don't have any of the identified experience or education
Less than five years of the combined education and/or experience
Five years or more of the combined education and/or experience
05
How many years do you have of a combination of high school education AND/OR experience in meat and poultry inspection in an establishment covered by the Federal Meat and Poultry Inspection Act or a similarly legislated state meat and poultry inspection program? One year of experience may be substituted for one year of the required education.
I don't have any of the identified education and/or experience
Less than five years of the combined work experience and/or education
Five years or more of the combined work experience and/or education
Required Question
Agency
State of Iowa
Agency
009 Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Address
Wallace State Office Building
502 E 9th St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319
Website
http://www.iowaagriculture.gov/
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email