Working Title: AFRPS Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Job ID : 91923
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified applicants
Date Posted : 02/21/2026
Closing Date : 03/06/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Agriculture / Agriculture-MAPE
Division/Unit : Food and Feed Safety Division / Business & Quality Mgmt Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 10%
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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.
This position is located in St. Paul and may have the ability to telework.
This position exists to coordinate and support the continued implementation and maintenance of the current U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Animal Food Regulatory Program Standards, subsequently referred to as the AFRPS. These standards establish a uniform basis for measuring and improving the performance of prevention, intervention, and response activities of animal food regulatory programs in the United States. The AFRPS Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of the AFRPS strategic improvement plans for the Commercial Feed Program, project management of implementation, evaluation, conformance, and enhancement activities, and reporting on the AFRPS cooperative agreement deliverables. Finally, this position manages, coordinates, and supports the use of quality management systems and document control for the Commercial Feed Program and the division, as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Biology, Business Administration, Business Management, Chemistry, Environmental Health, Food Systems, Public Administration, Public Health, or other related fields; PLUS two (2) years of experience in a food or feed regulatory program such as conducting food or feed related inspections, audits, compliance and enforcement work OR experience in an agricultural or environmental regulatory program conducting inspections, audits, compliance and enforcement work, or similar.
OR
Three (3) years of experience in a food or feed regulatory program such as conducting food or feed related inspections, audits, compliance and enforcement work OR experience in an agricultural or environmental regulatory program conducting inspections, audits, compliance and enforcement work, or similar.
AND
Excellent written and verbal communication skills sufficient to create and organize division procedures and documentation that are clear to non-technical audiences, comply with regulations and FDA requirements, and are legally defensible. The individual must also prepare original correspondence and reports for specific projects or situations.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel at all levels in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture as well as external partners and regulated industry.
Knowledge and experience in using Microsoft 365 applications, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel, and Word; and in using SharePoint, or other data management and collaboration systems.
Knowledge of project management practices and ability to plan, direct, and evaluate projects.
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) or more years of experience in a feed or food regulatory program as an inspector who has inspected facilities and assessed them for conformance with local, state, and/or federal food/feed safety or public health regulations. Knowledge of regulatory procedures and commercial feed laws, regulations, and rules.
Two (2) or more years of experience performing project management, quality management, or quality assurance tasks.
Master's degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, or a related field such as Animal Health, Animal Welfare, or Animal Reproduction.
Project Management Certification or similar certification.
Knowledge of Minnesota commercial feed laws and regulations administered by the Food & Feed Safety Division.
Ability to adjust with changing technology and science, and to apply these changes to developing policies and procedures, as necessary.
Additional Requirements
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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
Criminal Background Check
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.
