DAIRY INSPECTOR I/II
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 16, 2026
One current vacancy with the Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA). Position is located throughout Tulare County. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill the current and future vacancies within HHSA. Position may be fill at either Level I or Level II depending on meeting the required qualifications.
Current position is with HHSA in Visalia but the position will service locations throughout Tulare County.
This position is responsible to conduct inspections of dairy farms, milk handling, and processing facilities in the enforcement of sanitation and public health laws and regulations.
Salary Information:
Level I: $5,366 - $6,539 Monthly
Level II: $5,899 - $7,190 Monthly
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education/Experience:
Level I: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with specialization in studies which related to dairy farms, milk and milk products, food sciences, or animal science.
OR: Graduation from a veterinary college of recognized standing at the time of graduation AND at least one (1) year of experience in the production, processing, or inspection of milk or milk products.
OR: Employed as a registered Environmental Health Specialist in the State of California for at least two (2) years immediately prior to applying for the certification examination AND possesses a bachelor's degree.
Level II: Requires one (1) year of experience in an approved inspection service as a Dairy Inspector or closely related field (see License or Certificates requirement for Level II below).
Knowledge of: Principles, practices and equipment used in the production, handling and processing of milk and various dairy products; principles of biology, animal husbandry, chemistry, physics and entomology; basic laboratory and research principles and practices in evaluating dairy conditions and products; Federal, State and local laws pertaining to the dairy industry; methods and techniques for interviewing, investigating and conducting inspections and resolving sanitation problems; safety practices of the industry.
Skill/Ability to: Read, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; explain information to people from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; use patience, tact and courtesy in dealing with people under various circumstances; write clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, memos and letters; give and follow complex verbal and written instructions; coordinate work with others; establish priorities and meet deadlines; conduct investigations and inspections and take appropriate corrective and enforcement action; instruct in the methods and procedures of sanitary inspection and correction of unsanitary conditions; perform technical research and testing and evaluate and document results; establish and maintain records; implement new policies and procedures .
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATES:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Level I: Requires within 6 months of hire a Certificate of registration as a Dairy Inspector issued by the California State Department of Agriculture.
Level II: Requires a Certificate of registration as a Dairy Inspector issued by the California State Department of Agriculture.
For complete information please follow the link below:
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Milk_and_Dairy_Food_Safety/pdfs/RDI-Flyer.pdf (Download PDF reader)
Conditions of Employment:
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Candidates selected may be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
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An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
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Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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