PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN

<div> <h1><span>DEPT OF AGRICULTURE</span></h1> <h2><span><em><span>The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers, advance and support Arizona agriculture, and safeguard commerce.</span></em></span></h2> </div> <h3 dir="ltr"><span><strong>MEAT AND POULTRY INSPECTOR</strong></span></h3> <div> <span>Job Location:</span> </div> <div> <h4><span><span>Address:  <span>Animal Services Division / Meat and Poultry Inspection Program<br/>1110 W. Washington Street. Suite 450 , Phoenix AZ 85007</span></h4> </div> <div> <span>Posting Details:</span> </div> <div> <h4><span><span>Salary: $44,200.00 - $48,000.00 <br/></span></span></h4> <h4><span><span>Grade: 19<br/></span></span></h4> <h4><span><span>Closing Date: August 10, 2026</span></span></h4> </div> <div> <span>Job Summary:</span> </div> <div> <p><span>The Arizona Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for a Public Health Sanitarian for the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. The position will be responsible for inspections in Phoenix AZ and the surrounding areas. <br/><br/>State meat inspection personnel monitor general plant and equipment sanitation, processing sanitation, good manufacturing practices during production, ante mortem and post mortem inspection at slaughter, multi- ingredient formulation, the use of approved labeling, and laboratory sampling programs.<br/><br/>The position is mandated by law as part of the Meat and Poultry Inspection Program (ARS 3-2001 through ARS 3-2058) and (ARS 3-2151 through 3-2169) to inspect meat and poultry products produced in the state or imported into the state. <br/></span></p> <p> </p> </div> <div> <span>Job Duties:</span> </div> <div> <p><span>Duties to include but not limited to:<br/><br/>• Work independently and to conduct substantial preoperational and operational environmental health inspections for the humane handling of livestock. <br/>• Ongoing visual and hands on inspections of animal viscera and organs by incising lymph nodes and palpation, surveillance by examining each animal for Tuberculosis, Central Nervous System Disorder, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, Antibiotic Residue, Lymphoma, and Pathology of human health concerns. <br/>• The position includes compliance with pathogen intervention and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), pest control, maintaining food security, checks branding of inspected and passed carcasses with the official mark of inspections. <br/>• Collect samples for listeria monocytogenes, salmonella and E-coli 0157:H7; verifies processing is being performed as per plants Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points Plan by direct observation of monitoring procedures, reviewing of records for critical times, temperatures to ensure no physical, chemical or biological hazards exist. <br/>• The position requires standing for long periods of time. <br/>• Advise on complex aspects of food safety, sanitation to county, or municipal officials, industry representatives; maintain in-plant records and files, remain up to date with all directives and recall information coming from Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA); take all USDA and Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) mandated training. <br/>• You will be required to drive a state vehicle for state business and other duties as assigned.<br/></span></p> </div> <div> <span>Knowledge, Skills &amp; Abilities (KSAs):</span> </div> <div> <p><span>Knowledge of:<br/>• The principles and practices of public health sanitation, including food handling and food processing, insect and rodent control, state laws, and regulations pertaining to environmental health <br/>• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)<br/>• Standard Sanitation Operation Procedures (SSOP)<br/>• Animal diseases and pathology <br/>• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Federal computer programs<br/><br/>Skills in:<br/>• Analyzing situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action<br/>• Work effectively with internal and external customers<br/>• Prepare concise technical reports<br/>• Excellent written/oral communication<br/>• Recommending improvements in sanitary practices in the private sector and sanitary programs in the public sector<br/>• Applying and interprets Federal, State and Agency laws, rules, regulations, and policies<br/>• Organoleptic examination of food products<br/>• Maintain confidentiality and integrity of propriety formulations or equipment which may be trade secret<br/><br/>Ability to:<br/>• Work independently<br/>• Work with diverse groups of customers<br/>• Multi task in an ever changing work environment while maintaining great customer services and producing results in a timely manner<br/>• Maintain confidentiality<br/>• Stand for long periods of time <br/>• Work in excessive heat and/or cold conditions<br/></span></p> </div> <div> <span>Selective Preference(s):</span> </div> <