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

Kansas Department of Agriculture

1320 Research Park Drive

Manhattan, KS 66502

https://agriculture.ks.gov/

About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone
• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
• Full/Part-time: Full-Time
• Work Schedule: Days
• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
• Veteran Preference Eligible: Yes

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range: $35,306 to $37,386/Year
• Hourly Pay Range: $16.97 to $17.97/Hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

This position will remain posted until filled.

Location: Applicants must live in or around Finney County, Kansas.

The Kansas Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Lodging Program seeks a dedicated and proactive public health professional with experience in retail food safety programs. This position is part of a team of dedicated and enthusiastic food safety professionals that works closely with all its public and private sector partners and provides leadership in improving the retail food safety system in Kansas. Professionals with a strong commitment to public health and who enjoy working on a team that is active in developing innovative programs are encouraged to apply for this position.

Position Summary & Responsibilities:

• Routinely inspects food establishments for compliance against the Kansas Food Code.
• Identifies risk factors associated with foodborne illness and establishes action plans to reduce these risk factors.
• Provides training for industry leaders on food safety principles by organizing and presenting educational seminars using lectures, visual aids, and infield training.
• Investigates suspected foodborne illnesses associated with food establishments to determine causes and prevent further illnesses.
• Investigates natural disasters and transportation accidents affecting regulated facilities, food products, or over-the-counter drugs.
• Conducts recall confirmations initiated by state or federal agencies of food and over-the-counter drugs products at retail, wholesale, and locations of manufacturing, in order to prevent further distribution of hazardous foods by invoking embargoes, seizures, or voluntary product destruction.

The territory for this position will be located in the Southwest region of the state and the applicant must live in the assigned territory.

This position is home-based. The candidate that is selected for this position with start each day from the candidate’s place of residence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a biological science, physical science, or a humanities concentration is preferred. Experience may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass state inspector verification within three months of hire and standardization within 18 months of hire and every three years after.

Recruiter Contact Information:

• Name: Alyssa Satterthwaite
• Email: Alyssa.Satterthwaite@ks.gov
• Phone: (785) 564-6713
• Fax: (785) 564-6777
• Mailing Address: 1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

Required Documents for this Application to be Complete:

• On the My Job Applications page, verify these documents are present and valid. Upload or delete and replace if needed.
  • DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)

• Inside your Job Application, upload the these documents:
  • Resume (or choose existing resume if you have one)
  • Cover Letter

Job Application Process

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• Review and complete your contact information on the My Contact Information page.
• Upload documents listed in the Required Documents section of this job posting to the appropriate location.
• Complete and submit your application.
• Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
  • Email - the email listed on the Careers>My Contact Information page.
  • Notifications - view the Careers>My Job Notifications page.

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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

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.