Meat & Poultry Enforcement Officer 00418
Company: DHRM
Location: Harrisonburg
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: Meat &Poultry Enforcement Officer 00418 State Role
Title: Compliance/Safety Officer III Hiring Range: $47,722 - 62,493
annually Pay Band: 4 Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: MOBILE WORKERS SW Agency Website:
https://www.vdacs.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public -
G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services is seeking a qualified self-motivated individual to serve
as an Enforcement Officer for the Office of Meat and Poultry
Services. Following completion of classroom & field training in
multiple areas of the state, the selected candidate will be based
in & responsible for the central part of the state. Duties include
but are not limited to: investigating complaints related to meat
and poultry products and processing; maintaining surveillance of
industry practices and the handling and transportation of products
in commerce; conducting unscheduled and scheduled reviews of
industry operations to ensure compliance with state/federal meat &
poultry laws; collecting testimony and evidence; assisting
Commonwealth Attorneys in preparing case files, obtaining warrants
and subpoenas, and testifying in court cases; preparing
comprehensive reports; and maintaining accurate records of regional
compliance activities. The Enforcement Officer will also be
responsible for performing inspection duties to include poultry
exemption, custom exemption, and processing coverage. The selected
candidate will establish and work from a home office and be require
to live in the assigned territory that covers the counties
(including the cities and towns within) of Albemarle, Alleghany,
Amelia, Amherst, Appomattox, Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Buckingham,
Craig, Cumberland, Fluvanna, Greene, Highland, Montgomery, Nelson,
Page, Prince Edward, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Rockingham, and
Shenandoah. The use of a state vehicle is provided for business use
only and frequent overnight travel is required and may include
areas outside of the assigned territory. Minimum Qualifications
Significant knowledge of the meat industry including products,
processing, regulations and enforcement of applicable laws.
Knowledge of, or experience, in poultry exempt slaughter and
processing operations, and facilities operating under custom
exemption. Proficiency using standard professional computer
software applications. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply
laws/regulations; to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with the public in order to facilitate
investigations; to gather, understand and analyze pertinent data in
in investigations and render reasonable and rational decisions; and
to work independently and present a polite and professional image
to all clients including communicating effectively both orally and
in writing using proper business language and grammar. Must display
high standards of ethical conduct; refrain from dishonest behavior;
display a high level of initiative, effort, attention to detail and
commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal
supervision; follow policies; cooperate with others and align
behavior with the goals of the agency. Must have (or be eligible
for) & maintain a valid driver’s license & have a driving record
that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. Must be
able to meet travel and physical demands to include frequent
overnight travel and considerable physical activity to include the
ability to withstand temperature variations, drive great distances,
lift, walk in areas with slippery floors and hazardous equipment in
operation, and be able to distinguish subtle color changes. Must be
able to meet the requirements for USDA/FSIS federal enforcement
certification during the first 12 months of employment. H.S.
Diploma/GED required. Additional Considerations A combination of
related education, training and experience indicating of the
proceeding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of
animal science, agriculture, and food science/microbiology or
related field along with experience conducting investigations is
preferred. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation
of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted
successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to
check the status of your application for this position. The
Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can
legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and
employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to
satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of
Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9.
VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes;
therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide
acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above
for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and
will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information
to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For
additional assistance with this requirement, please contact
hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov. Final candidate must successfully
complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check. If you have
been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff and possess a valid
Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a
Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card
before the closing date for this position. The Card may be
submitted with the state application as an attachment. Contact
Information Name: Human Resources Phone: 804-786-3531 Email:
hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov In support of the Commonwealth’s
commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with
disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring
Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will
need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the
Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the
Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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