Job Information
State of Minnesota DMID Enforcement Supervisor - Food Inspection Supervisor in Alexandria, Minnesota
Working Title: DMID Enforcement Supervisor
Job Class: Food Inspection Supervisor
Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Job ID : 83003
Location : Various
Telework Eligible : No
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-MMA
Division/Unit : Dairy and Meat Inspection Division / DMID Enforcement Supervisor
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes
Salary Range: $36.10 - $52.26 / hourly; $75,376 - $109,118 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
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 effectively supervise compliance officers, plan review, and outreach/training staff in the enforcement of state and federal laws and rules adopted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to promote uniform enforcement actions and effective compliance and outreach within the state. This position provides administrative direction for compliance, enforcement and field training staff and provides the day-to-day supervision of staff reviewing case work, plan reviews, complaints and enforcement needs to implement appropriate and consistent compliance and enforcement activities.
This position is a remote worker position which is defined as, an employee who, as a condition of their appointment, has their home or alternative location as the assigned work location, works permanently from that location, and does not have an agency permanent/principal work location. Currently the MDA does not allow remote work locations outside of the State of Minnesota. For more information refer to HR/LR Policy #1447 Remote Worker Policy: https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1447-remoteworker.pdf.
As a remote worker position, it requires extensive travel throughout Minnesota to support inspection and program staff. The territory for this position is southern and central Minnesota, and includes the following counties:
Aitkin, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Pope, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Yellow Medicine.
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.
Four years of experience conducting dairy or food regulatory work (i.e., inspection, investigation, equipment, or food safety reviews, etc) or equivalent.
OR
A degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, Public Health, Food Science, Agriculture or related scientific field PLUS three (3) years of experience conducting dairy or food regulatory work (i.e., inspection, investigation, equipment, or food safety reviews, etc) or equivalent.
AND
Supervisory or lead worker experience.
Extensive knowledge of microbiology, food safety and food quality issues involving food and dairy products.
Knowledge of dairy equipment review and design principles.
Experience working with local, state, federal regulations, or regulatory programs, supervisory or lead work experience.
Considerable knowledge of computers and automated systems with at least an intermediate level of knowledge in Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT and ACCESS, and use of Windows and internet applications.
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience performing advanced dairy inspection regulatory work, such as investigations, equipment reviews, surveys or audits.
Experience conducting enforcement or compliance actions, such as permit suspensions, administering penalties, or other regulatory control actions.
An advanced working knowledge of the DMID's enforcement guidelines and progressive compliance procedures.
Certified Food Safety Professional Credentials or be a Registered Sanitarian.
An advanced degree such as a Master's, Ph.D., DVM or MP in Biological Science, Chemistry, Public Health, Food Science, Agriculture or related scientific field.
Physical Requirements
The incumbent must be able to attend outreach events and trainings as necessary. The incumbent may also be sitting and using a computer for extended periods of time. This position is remote worker, and the individual must be comfortable managing a flexible schedule the involves juggling field work to support inspection program staff to perform needed actions, and office work needed to manage the administrative pieces of the processes.
Some of this work is performed in dairy and food processing facilities. This inspection activity is performed in a noisy environment in which large, moving machinery is present and cannot be stopped instantaneously. The supervisor will be required to stands on slippery and uneven floors and may be required to stand on elevated platforms to observe products. Various atmospheric conditions ranging from excessive cold to damp, dry and extreme humidity may be found throughout the environment. The work environment for processing inspection involves walking on concrete floors in refrigerated coolers and freezers. Supervisors and inspectors are at times confronted with angry plant personnel and business owners and must respond tactfully to complaints, charges and demands from these individuals. Work environment may include additional physical hazards when responding to food emergencies including, but not limited to: floods, fires, truck or transport accidents, and storm damage.
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:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Driver’s License Check
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.