Assistant Farm Products Inspector 1 in New Windsor, NY 12553

Agriculture & Markets, Department of

This Assistant Farm Products Inspector 1 position is seasonal and is paid on an hourly basis. This position has been approved for six months with the possibility of an extension. The Assistant Farm Products Inspector 1 is a non-competitive class position that does not require examination. These positions are not tenure-bearing. Minimum Qualifications: Non-competitive qualifications: Thirty college credits.

Duties Description

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Assistant Farm Products Inspector 1 to assist in conducting inspections of farm products at terminal market and shipping point locations in Orange County, New York. If you are interested in improving the quality of products marketed in New York State, then this is the right opportunity for you! This a seasonal, non-competitive jurisdictional class position in the New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF) negotiating unit. We offer a competitive pay rate of $19.05/hour with excellent benefits. Benefits include but are not limited to Health, Dental, and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, Life Insurance coverage, and Voluntary Defined Contribution Plan. Department Summary: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State’s food supply, land, and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York’s agriculture industries. If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting the production of agriculture; ensuring a safe, nutritious, and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you. To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/. Food Safety and Inspection Division: The Division of Food Safety and Inspection provides a vital service to people across the state by working to ensure that New York State’s food and feed supply is safe to consume. From licensing businesses and conducting inspections, to collaborating with local, state, and federal partners on new and innovative approaches to food safety, this work is critical to ensuring that the safety of the food supply is maintained from producer to consumer. To learn more about the Division of Food Safety and Inspection, please visit https://agriculture.ny.gov/food-safety Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: The Assistant Farm Products Inspector 1 will assist in conducting inspections of farm products at terminal market and shipping point locations in Orange County, New York. These inspections include the ability to obtain samples and determine and certify physical characteristics of produce while keeping notes of findings and writing certificates with the results of those findings. Other duties may include conducting Food Safety Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audits at farms and packing houses, Country of Origin retail reviews, sampling for the Pesticide Data Program (PDP), and monitoring controlled atmosphere apple storage rooms.

Additional Comments

Travel Requirements: Appointment to certain positions requires extensive travel within a designated area of assignment. Appointees to these positions may be required to operate a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job. If the position requires that you operate a motor vehicle, you must possess a driver’s license valid in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. Fieldwork and travel expenses are reimbursed on a fixed schedule.

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