Title: M&P Enforcement Officer #00794
State Role Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III
Hiring Range: $49,392 - $64,680 annually
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: MOBILE WORKERS SW
Agency Website: https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a
qualified self-motivated individual to serve as an Enforcement Officer for the
Office of Meat and Poultry Services. Following completion of classroom & field
training in multiple areas of the state, the selected candidate will be based in
& responsible for the central part of the state. Duties include but are not
limited to: investigating complaints related to meat and poultry products and
processing; maintaining surveillance of industry practices and the handling and
transportation of products in commerce; conducting unscheduled and scheduled
reviews of industry operations to ensure compliance with state/federal meat &
poultry laws; collecting testimony and evidence; assisting Commonwealth
Attorneys in preparing case files, obtaining warrants and subpoenas, and
testifying in court cases; preparing comprehensive reports; and maintaining
accurate records of regional compliance activities. The Enforcement Officer will
also be responsible for performing inspection duties to include poultry
exemption, custom exemption, and processing coverage. The selected candidate
will establish and work from a home office and be require to live in the
assigned territory that covers the counties (including the cities and towns
within) of Bedford, Bland, Buchanan, Carroll, Dickenson, Floyd, Franklin, Giles,
Grayson, Henry, Lee, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Pulaski, Russell, Scott, Smyth,
Tazwell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe. The use of a state vehicle is provided for
business use only and frequent overnight travel is required and may include
areas outside of the assigned territory.
Minimum Qualifications
Significant knowledge of the meat industry including products, processing,
regulations and enforcement of applicable laws. Knowledge of, or experience, in
poultry exempt slaughter and processing operations, and facilities operating
under custom exemption. Proficiency using standard professional computer
software applications. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply
laws/regulations; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
the public in order to facilitate investigations; to gather, understand and
analyze pertinent data in in investigations and render reasonable and rational
decisions; and to work independently and present a polite and professional image
to all clients including communicating effectively both orally and in writing
using proper business language and grammar. Must display high standards of
ethical conduct; refrain from dishonest behavior; display a high level of
initiative, effort, attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments
efficiently with minimal supervision; follow policies; cooperate with others and
align behavior with the goals of the agency. Must have (or be eligible for) &
maintain a valid driver’s license & have a driving record that reflects a sense
of responsibility for highway safety. Must be able to meet travel and physical
demands to include frequent overnight travel and considerable physical activity
to include the ability to withstand temperature variations, drive great
distances, lift, walk in areas with slippery floors and hazardous equipment in
operation, and be able to distinguish subtle color changes. Must be able to meet
the requirements for USDA/FSIS federal enforcement certification during the
first 12 months of employment. H.S. Diploma/GED required.
Additional Considerations
A combination of related education, training and experience indicating of the
proceeding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of animal
science, agriculture, and food science/microbiology or related field along with
experience conducting investigations is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or
résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your
account to check the status of your application for this position.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally
employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment
authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this
requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be
found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for
employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to
provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for
more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the
federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are
authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement,
please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal
background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid
Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form
(Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position.
The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-786-3531
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging
individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative
Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to
provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging &
Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision
Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran
status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to
DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP
Letter [https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx] or by calling
DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI
dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as
applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.