[Hiring] Inspection Process Analyst Coordinator @State of Maine

Role Description

This position provides support and functional supervision to programs within the Division of Quality Assurance and Regulation. Representative tasks of the position include but are not limited to:

• Conducting and tracking training for inspectors.
• Reviewing daily inspection reports and inspector activities for completion and adequacy.
• Administer the Maine Quality Trademark program; approve applications and process renewals.
• Issue Letters of Warning and make Enforcement referrals to the Attorney General’s Office as needed.
• Administer the Minimum Standards for Potato Seed Planting program.
• Assist with sampling activities within the Dairy and Feed, Seed, Fertilizer programs as needed.

This position is integral to the programs providing food safety inspection and consumer protection so that Maine farmers and food producers can market their goods to local, regional, and national distributors. This position provides functional supervision of programs with critical public health implications and helps ensure only safe products reach the marketplace.

Qualifications

• A seven (7) year combination of education, training, and/or experience which includes at least two (2) years’ experience in reviewing and analyzing processes, procedures, methods, and/or systems.

Requirements

• Federal (USDA)/State Inspector License for the products being inspected.
• Positions involved with produce inspection activities require a Federal/State Collaborators License and a Federal/State Shipping Point License.
• Preference will be given to candidates with education/experience that is directly related to agriculture, particularly regulatory and enforcement activities.
• Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually.
• Health Insurance Coverage: The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit: Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• Dental Insurance: The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums.
• Retirement Plan: The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Gym Membership Reimbursement: Up to $40 per month to offset gym expenses.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts: Set aside money pre-tax for out-of-pocket health care and daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness: The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
• Living Resources Program: Employee assistance program for navigating challenging work and life situations.
• Parental Leave: 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation: Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account.