<p>Job Description and Duties</p> <p>Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.</p> <p>Under direction of the Agriculture Program Supervisor II (APS II), the Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Inspector (FVQC Inspector) inspects shell eggs and egg products at facilities for compliance with the California Code of Regulations (CCR's) and the Food and Agricultural Code (FAC) regarding shell egg food safety, egg handler and producer registration, and the marketing and payment of assessments for shell eggs and egg products.</p> <ul> <li>As a program specialist, travel by car daily to independently perform the more challenging monthly state shell egg and egg product inspections at production/processing, wholesale and retail facilities to ensure compliance with CCR's and FAC and relay any questions or concerns to APS II </li><li>Travel by car daily to perform quarterly Shell Egg Surveillance (SES) inspections under the authority of the Egg Productions Inspection Act, and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and provide inspection reports and take corrective action when necessary </li><li>Compile and report breakdown of historical and current shipping data of out of state eggs into California to APS II to track flock size trends and monitor market share </li><li>Accurately prepare and complete, non-compliance and hold-off sale notices to any facility that has failed egg product, and work with facility to determine final disposition of eggs </li><li>Travel and attend Program and Branch meetings </li><li>Travel to attend State shell egg enforcement and Federal shell egg surveillance workshops and training classes </li><li>Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor. </li></ul> <p>Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.</p> <p>You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>The duties of this position are conducted in-doors and out-doors at egg production and distribution facilities. The Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control has a home office and regular telework is part of the incumbent's ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFAs Telework Policy. Any employee who is teleworking must adhere to all telework policies and procedures.</p> <p>The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies.</p> <p>The FVQC Inspector travels in-state often to those establishments throughout an assigned geographical area to conduct inspections, and to conduct reviews on behalf of USDA and Food and Drug Administration. Egg production and distribution facilities usually have wet, slippery floors, are noisy, and have many potential hazards such as moving equipment, heavy overhead structures, and sharp knives. Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Inspector duties also necessitate working in cold dry coolers, freezers, warm humid processing areas, and seasonal environmental conditions while inspecting buildings and surrounding property. Driving a State vehicle to various locations throughout the assigned area is required on a daily basis.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.</p> <ul> <li>FRUIT AND VEGETABLE QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR </li></ul> <p>Additional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Job Application Package Checklist </li><li>Duty Statement </li></ul> <p>Position Details</p> <p>Job Code #:</p> <p>JC-476624</p> <p>Position #(s):</p> <p>014-141-0684-001</p> <p>Working Title:</p> <p>Fruit and Vegetable Quality Control Inspector</p> <p>Classification:</p> <p>FRUIT AND VEGETABLE QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR</p> <p>$3,973.00 - $4,975.00 A</p> <p>$4,340.00 - $5,438.00 B</p> <p># of Positions:</p> <p>1</p> <p>Work Location:</p> <p>Santa Clara County</p> <p>Telework:</p> <p>Telework</p> <p>Job Type:</p> <p>Permanent, Full Time</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>The Meat, Poultry and Egg Safety (MPES) Branch consists of three core functional areas: Meat and Poultry Food Safety; Rendering; and Egg Safety. MPES, through the Meat and Poultry Program licenses, registers, and inspects meat processing establishments and meat and poultry slaughterhouses exempt from federal inspection, providing oversight to ensure that only wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled meat and poultry products are provided to the public and owners of the livestock and poultry. The Rendering Program licenses, registers and inspects renderers, collection centers, transporters of inedible kitchen grease and inedible materials, and dead animal haulers. MPES, through the Egg Safety and Quality Management (ESQM) Program registers and inspects eggs at the production, wholesale, and retail levels to make sure eggs sold in California are wholesome, properly labeled, refrigerated, and of established quality.</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. </li></ul> <p>A United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Shell Egg Surveillance (SES) License needs to be obtained to successfully complete the duties of this position. This license will be obtained during occupancy of the position however to obtain this license you must be a United States (US) citizen. If you have questions or concerns about his requirement please contact the program at 916-900-5004.</p> <p>The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a REQUIRED narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills meet the desirable and required qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Applications received without a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with responses to all prompts will not receive further consideration and will be excluded from the hiring process. Resumes and cover letters DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.</p> <p>The Statement of Qualification should be no more than 2 pages and should consist of size12 font. A Statement of Qualifications that does NOT conform to the specifications or is incomplete will not be considered.</p> <p>In response to the questions below, describe the length and breadth of your experience and provide examples, if possible:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Describe how your experience and/or training will provide you success in this position.</p> </li><li> <p>What types of experience have you had with food safety inspections or similar inspections?</p> </li><li> <p>Please provide examples of you working with team leaders and team members of an assigned project or assignment of food safety issues.</p> </li></ol> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.</p> <p>Final Filing Date: 5/22/2025</p> <p>Who May Apply</p> <p>Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.</p> <p>Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:</p> <p>Address for Mailing Application Packages</p> <p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p> <p>Department of Food & Agriculture</p> <p>Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-476624</p> <p>1220 N Street, Room 242</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</p> <p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p> <p>Department of Food & Agriculture</p> <p>Human Resource Branch JC-476624</p> <p>1220 N Street, Room 242</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-476624</p> <p>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM</p> <p>Required Application Package Documents</p> <p>The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:</p> <ul> <li>Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position. </li><li>Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. </li><li>Statement of Qualifications - </li></ul> <p>A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the "Special Requirements" section.</p> <p>Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.</p> <p>Hiring Unit Contact:</p> <p>Rachel Andrade</p> <p>(916) 900-5306</p> <p>Rachel.Andrade@cdfa.ca.gov</p> <p>Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.</p> <p>EEO Contact:</p> <p>Office of Civil Rights</p> <p>(916) 654-1005</p> <p>Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov</p> <p>California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.</p> <p>Hard Copy Applications</p> <p>If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 6/2024 version.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.</p> <p>If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.</p> <p>Upon hire you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.</p> <p>Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.</p> <p>This position may require a medical clearance.</p> <p>Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.</p> <p>It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.</p>