Agency Information: Kansas Department of Agriculture
The Kansas Department of Agriculture is devoted to the total support of agriculture in Kansas. The department works for the entire Kansas agriculture sector including farmers, ranchers, food establishments and agribusinesses. The agency has a balanced approach to providing an environment that enhances and encourages economic growth of the agriculture industry and Kansas economy while promoting and advocating for the agriculture industry, the state’s largest industry, employer, and economic contributor. KDA helps to ensure a safe food supply, protects natural resources, promotes public health and safety, protects animal health, and provides consumer protection to the best of our ability.
Kansas Department of Agriculture: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
About the Position:
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Who can apply: Anyone
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Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
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Full/Part-time: Full-Time
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Work Schedule: Days
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Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
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Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes
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Disability Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
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Annual Salary: $42,210 Per Year
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Hourly Pay: $20.29 Per Hour
Employment Benefits:
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Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
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Sick & Vacation leave
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Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
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Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
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Fitness Centers in select locations
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Employee discounts with the STAR Program
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Retirement and deferred compensation programs
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
Location: Applicants must live in or around Shawnee, Jefferson, Douglas, Leavenworth or Johnson County, Kansas. Applicant must reside in this county or surrounding area or be willing to relocate to assigned area.
This position serves as the Meat & Poultry Inspector of the Kansas Department of Agriculture’s meat and poultry (M&P) inspection program. This state-wide program has the regulatory responsibility to ensure that meat products produced in state-inspected meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities are slaughtered and processed to meet the “equal to” requirements of federally inspected facilities.
Some responsibilities for the Meat & Poultry Inspector include, but not limited to:
This position is responsible for performing inspections at meat and poultry slaughter and processing plants in the state of Kansas. The position will be required to quickly identify abnormalities in live food animals prior to slaughter and identifying abnormalities in animal organ and muscle tissue after slaughter;
This position must assure the inspected facility is operating according to their system and that they are following regulations. This position will be required to read, observe, and understand the inspected facilities Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans and systems. This position will evaluate the adequacy and the effectiveness of these plans by recognizing and identifying actual and potential food safety hazards in the meat-processing environment. HACCP training will be provided to the applicant upon hire.
Be knowledgeable of products being prepared, formulations being used, and check on pumping and cooking temperatures to ensure food safety and check net weights periodically for accuracy.
This position provides education, consultation, and regulatory guidance to licensed meat establishments, including certain food processing plants and retail operations. The impact of the work is to assure overall meat and poultry safety and related consumer protection by assuring safe and wholesome food, properly labeled, for human consumption.
Maintain an up-to-date label file and take samples according to established procedure and forward for laboratory analysis to assure standards of identity. Verify that all samples required under the HACCP system are taken as directed which will require providing detailed and accurate records. This position is expected to have high attention to detail and must be able to forward think while performing the duties listed above.
The territory for this position will located in the Northeastern portion of the state and the applicant must live in the assigned territory.
- This position is a home-based position. The applicant that is selected for this position will start each workday from his/her home.
Qualifications:
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Professionally minded individuals with direct experience related to agriculture, animal science, biology or any close related field is preferred. Candidates may also qualify through a combination of relevant work experience, training or certification.
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Candidate for this position must submit to and pass a color blindness test as a condition of employment.
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This position requires physical dexterity that permits standing for long periods of time, kneeling, bending, and stretching, and climbing up and down steps, lifting objects and traversing slippery/uneven surfaces.
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This position must perform routine tasks such as reading, closely examining documents for completeness and accuracy.
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This position will need to withstand various temperature fluctuations and environmental/weather related conditions.
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Employee must have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver’s license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicle and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
Post-Offer/Pre-employment Requirements:
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter Contact Information:
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Name: Kelsey Senn
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Email: [email protected]
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Phone: (785) 564-6712
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Fax: (785) 564-6777
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Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502
Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:
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On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed.
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DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
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Inside your Job Application, upload the these documents:
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Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one)
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Cover Letter
Job Application Process
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Sign in to your existing account or Register for a new account.
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Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
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Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
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Complete and Submit your application.
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Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
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Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
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Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page.
See the helpful links below to assist in completing your application:
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Instructions:
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Job Search
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Registration & User Account
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Application
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Frequently Asked Questions
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
