Job Description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency:

Agriculture - Agency 18

Location:

Statewide, NE

Hiring Rate:

$22.008

Job Posting:

JR2025-00020503 Food Inspector (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On

(If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):


11-07-2025

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LOCATION: This position provides an opportunity to serve throughout the following Nebraska counties: Otoe, Nemaha, Richardson, Pawnee, Johnson, and Gage.




Do you have a passion for promoting public health and helping businesses succeed? Are you interested in a flexible schedule and healthy work/life balance? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! The Nebraska Department of Agriculture is searching for a teammate that will conduct food inspections within Southeast Nebraska! As a Food Inspector, you will be responsible for inspections of food establishments and food processors in compliance with the Nebraska Pure Food Act.




Don't have direct experience? No problem, we'll teach you! All you need is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for serving Nebraskans. You can expect to have initial job training in Lincoln for 3-4 days, followed by field training to ensure you have what you need to succeed. A State vehicle is provided; you can look forward to eliminating that commute to work. Ongoing training and educational opportunities, as well as the State's tuition reimbursement program, will provide you the right environment for professional growth and development.




Food Inspectors are required to pass a certified professional food safety credential examination approved by the department within 36 months; time in role, training, and experience will prepare you to successfully become credentialed. You can start in this position as a Level 1 and we will provide you the necessary tools and certification opportunities propelling you to a Level 2 within as little as two years.




If you begin as a Level 1, you can expect to receive $20.475/hour plus our excellent fringe benefits! If you begin as a Level 2, with the necessary food safety credential, you can expect to receive $22.008/hour.

Job Duties:

Conduct inspections of food establishments for compliance with the Nebraska Pure Food Act License establishments according to the Nebraska Pure Food Act Take appropriate action (re-inspection, hearings, notices, and closure) if an eminent health threat to the public is identified Investigate consumer complaints, conduct plan reviews of food establishments, and complete inspection reports Participate in educational opportunities including training and conferences Other duties as assigned within the scope of the classification

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Agriculture Food Sanitarian I: Any experience or education related to food industry or food safety and the ability to pass a certified professional food safety credential examination approved by the department within 36 months. Time in role, training, and experience will prepare individuals to successfully become credentialed.


Agriculture Food Sanitarian II: Some experience or education related to food industry or food related safety AND possess (and continue to maintain) a professional safety credential approved by the department.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred to live in Service Area

Other:

This position requires travel. As such, the incumbent must be able to present a valid driver's license or another form of reliable transportation. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Benefits

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We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.




Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.

Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.