Public Health Sanitarian

State of Arizona • Tonopah, AZ • 1d ago

Job No: 543442

Work Type: Full-time

Location: TONOPAH

Categories: Agricultural/Farm,Misc/Other/Not Applicable

DEPT OF AGRICULTURE The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers, advance and support Arizona agriculture, and safeguard commerce.

EGG INSPECTOR

Job Location:

Address: Animal Services Division / Egg Program

Tonopah / Arlington AZ Area

Posting Details:

Salary: $41,600.00 - $44,200.00

Grade: 19

Closing Date: 09/15/2026

Job Summary:

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is recruiting for a full-time Public Health Sanitarian (Egg Inspector) for the Egg Inspection Program. The duty post for the position is at Hickmans Egg Ranch located in the Arlington/Tonopah Arizona area.

The successful candidate will perform substantial environmental sanitation inspections of commercial processing at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Shell Egg Plants, transportation and storage facilities for products intended for human use and consumption. Induces compliance with applicable statues, rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned

No prior egg grading experience required training will be provided.

Job Duties:

Duties to include but not limited to:

Inspect sites and enforce statues.

Lift up to sixty pounds on a regular basis

Test egg and egg products by collecting samples, candles eggs for quality, grade, weight and color.

Check cooler temperatures and labeling of eggs and egg products, and retains product not meeting USDA standards.

Grades eggs at the USDA Shell Egg Plants; verifies sanitation and facility standards with a pre-operational sanitation inspection and continues to observe operations and sanitation throughout the day.

Performs lot grades, and retains product not meeting USDA standards.

Prepares USDA certificates, keeps USDA files, communicates with plant officials and remains up-to-date on all new issuances from USDA.

This position will require you to rotate between the Arlington and Tonopah processing facilities; work schedules and hours are also subject change and overtime may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Product Inspection Act of 1970

Regulations governing the voluntary grading of shell eggs 7CFR Part 56

United States standards, grades and weight classes for shell eggs AM56

Rule, regulations, principals, and practices of public health sanitation, including food processing and handling insect and rodent control

Training at a USDA Egg Products Plant and USDA Graders License

Computers and computer software programs; such as Excel, Microsoft Word, and Google Suites

Skills in:

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action

Oral/written communication

Prepare clear and concise technical reports

Apply and interpret federal and state laws, rules, regulations and policies governing inspection activities and safety practices

Egg candling

Interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external customers

Ability to:

Work independently with little supervision

Maintain confidentiality and integrity propriety formulations

Adapt quickly to change and deliver quality in a timely manner

Prioritize work load while meeting all deadlines

Flex with work schedule

Work with a diverse group of internal and external customers

Selective Preference(s):

Basic NIMS and ICS training in Emergency Management

Experience in shell egg candling

Pervious industry experience and USDA licenses

Thorough knowledge of Egg Products Control Law (3-701 thru 3-739)

The ability to candle eggs

Agriculture Science or other related field may be substituted for work related experience

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Must possess a USDA license as a USDA shell egg grader or be able to obtain the license, or have been previously licensed

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Agriculture offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)

Retirement :

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Mandatory condition of Employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in statue. Current contribution rate is 11.98%. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at mmeek@azda.gov for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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