Recruitment #180323-2206AR-001
Location |
Hartford, CT
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Date Opened | 3/23/2018 1:00:00 PM |
Salary | $61,530 - $77,704/year |
Job Type | Open to the Public |
Close Date | 4/6/2018 11:59:00 PM |
The mission of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) is to ensure a fair and equitable marketplace as well as safe products and services for consumers in the industries that it regulates. Through Food and Standards, the Department of Consumer Protection regulates all persons and businesses that manufacture or sell food products in the state, and ensures that weighing and measuring devices in Connecticut are accurate. Staff also test motor fuel octane, investigate complaints about gasoline stations and heating fuel, and inspect restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores for cleanliness and safety.
DCP has a current opportunity for a Consumer Protection Inspector (Food).This position is based at 450 Columbus Blvd. in Hartford. Inspections are in food preparation/storage facilities for food safety purposes. The incumbent may be called out for additional duties related to food emergencies at night or weekends. The incumbent may have set area but will be expected to travel to other areas to do inspections if the need arises. Travel out of state and long distances in state is required. There are some economic inspections as well related to packaging and labeling of food and pricing.
This position is full time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, however, must be flexible in order to meet the needs of the agency.
Interested candidates are required to upload a resume with their application submission.
(NOTE: in order to upload documents, you must ensure that your Internet browser's 'pop-up' blocker is off. Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation into JobAps). Questions about these required documents should be directed to Deborah Craig, 860-713-5313, Deborah.craig@ct.gov.
At any point during the recruitment process, state employees may be required to provide the last two (2) years of service ratings while non-state employees may be required to submit two professional references.
This is a competitive position. Open to the public.
The selected candidate must be able to successfully pass the Department’s Basic Core Training Curriculum.
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Nutrition, Food Safety, or Public Health;
Experience writing narrative reports,
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite;
Experience working with the public;
Experience understanding and explaining Regulations;
Ability to safely handle a variety of foods and other substances
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.