**Working Title: Dairy Plan Review Officer** **Job Class: Food Standards Compliance Officer** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture** + **Job ID** : 82997 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to bidders and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bids accepted through 01/27/2025. + **Date Posted** : 01/21/2025 + **Closing Date** : 01/30/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Minnesota Department of Agriculture / Agriculture-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Dairy and Meat Inspection Division / DMID Enforcement Staff + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, occassional + **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The work you'll do is more than just a job.** At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. To coordinate the enforcement of State food and dairy laws. This advanced professional position evaluates plans and equipment design for dairy and food businesses undergoing new construction, remodeling, or making equipment updates to ensure they meet the State and Federal regulatory requirements. This individual also provides consultation and outreach to business owners on the regulatory requirements, equipment design, and the on-boarding process for new dairy plants. This role also provides support to inspection program staff by providing training, writing standards and interpretations, and by supporting enforcement actions, including providing on-site guidance and consultation in the field. **Minimum Qualifications** **_To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._** Three (3) or more years of experience conducting dairy plant regulatory work (i.e., investigation, variance and HACCP, compliance, plan review, inspections) in dairy processing and manufacturing establishments OR A Bachelor's degree in biological or physical science, food science, nutrition, environmental health, or closely related field PLUS two (2) years of experience conducting dairy plant regulatory work (i.e., investigation, variance and HACCP, compliance, plan review, inspections) in dairy processing and manufacturing establishments NOTE: A Master's degree in a/an biological, physical, animal or food science or environmental health degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of required experience. AND + Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Minnesota food safety laws and rules. + Must currently possess and maintain an active/valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review. + This position requires the ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment. **Preferred Qualifications** + An advanced degree such as a MPA, MBA, MS, MPH, or higher in biological or physical science, food science, nutrition, environmental health, or closely related field. + Experience reviewing construction plans, process flows, and/or engineering designs for manufacturing processes, equipment and systems. + Experience conducting training or outreach activities, including the development of presentations. + Experience leading or coordinating projects. + Demonstrated skill and experience collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders. + Knowledge of MDA’s Dairy inspection program SOP’s and regulatory approaches. + Experience, skill, and comfort with public speaking. **Physical Requirements** Food Standard Compliance Officers conduct investigations and inspections in the field as needed to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and rules. The work requires the ability to: 1. Occasionally maintain a stationary position for extended periods of time such as prolonged standing or sitting. 2. Ascend, descend ladders and steps. 3. Position self to move/transport food products during investigation and inspection work. 4. Traverse uneven and/or slippery walking surfaces. 5. Work in wet, hot, and cold environmental conditions. 6. Work in office and field locations. 7. Detect shades of product color to make appropriate product acceptability decisions. 8. Communicate effectively with supervisors and workers in both office and field workplace locations that may be noisy environments. 9. Detect product abnormalities through a sense of smell. This position will require occasional travel statewide, including occasional overnight stays for meetings and in-plant inspection work with inspection staff and to evaluate systems and equipment. **Additional Requirements** A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components: 1. SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only) 2. Employment Reference Check 3. Driver’s License Check 4. Conflict of Interest Review The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.