Food Product Standardization Inspection Supervisor

Arizona Department of Administration; Nogales; Presencial; MXN 200,000 - 400,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A state agricultural agency is seeking an Inspection Supervisor in Nogales, Arizona. The role involves supervising inspectors, conducting quality checks, and ensuring compliance with USDA standards. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and relevant licenses. Full-time position with various benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Servicios

Health and dental insurance

Sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Formación

• Knowledge of USDA guidelines and produce inspection policies.
• Ability to apply U.S. Grade Standards for fruits and vegetables.
• Experience training and supervising inspectors.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise inspectors in daily produce inspection activities.
• Conduct technical reviews and market inspections.
• Train and evaluate performance of new inspectors.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal relationships

Written and oral communications

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Educación

Valid Driver's License

FV-200 or FV-201 License and Certifications

Descripción del empleo

DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

The Mission of our Agency is to protect the health and safety of Arizona consumers advance and support Arizona agriculture and safeguard commerce.

Supporting farming ranching and agribusiness in Arizona by protecting plants and animals issuing agriculture and environmental licenses inspecting farming practices and overseeing commerce standards and measurement devices.

INSPECTION SUPERVISOR

Job Location: Citrus Fruit and Vegetable Department, 2771 N. Grand Avenue, Nogales, AZ

Salary: 27.50 - 27.50 (Grade 19) Closing Date: 11 / 14 / 2025

Job Summary

The Arizona Department of Agriculture is recruiting for a Food Product Standardization Inspection Supervisor 1 for our Nogales Operations Office of Citrus Fruit & Vegetable (CF&V Division). The position will report directly to the Program Managers in our Nogales operations. It is responsible for the supervision of subordinate inspectors involved in daily produce inspection activities. Inspection activities are done in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture's Fresh Produce Grade Inspection (FPGI) program.

Job Duties

• Train new inspectors and keep inspectors updated on policies and procedures, including training on all commodities requiring inspection.
• Review inspector note sheets and certificates daily for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct USDA Branch Internal Quality Management System (BIQMS) supervisory technical reviews for inspector work in the field.
• Update handbooks and perform market and shipping point inspections and industry appeal inspections as needed.
• Conduct terminal marketing inspections as required.
• Attend out-of-state training and overnight travel to conduct inspections.
• Review and approve employee time and conduct annual reviews for permanent employees.
• Perform disciplinary actions and other duties as assigned.
• Drive a state vehicle to various work locations to review on-site inspection work.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of

• USDA guidelines in proper sample selection, produce inspection policies and procedures, supervisory principles and practices.
• Production, harvesting, packaging, grading and marketing practices in the produce industry.
• Audit training principles and techniques.
• Completion of USDA note sheets and certification writing.

Skills in

• Interpersonal relationships.
• Written and oral communications.
• Applying supervisory principles and practices; training and supervising inspectors to accurately grade fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Mathematical and writing skills to accurately complete detailed reviews of inspection note sheets and certificates.
• Solving complex problems in the field.
• Counseling employees in the field in a professional manner.
• Making unbiased decisions regarding employees or industry.

Ability to

• Read, understand, interpret and accurately apply U.S. Grade Standards for all fruits and vegetables.
• Analyze each inspector's abilities to best utilize them for maximum work efficiency.
• Communicate in a professional manner with employees and industry.
• Make quick and decisive decisions in the field and set the standard and example to subordinate staff members.

Selective Preference(s)

• Three years experience working as a Grade Inspector II or a combination of Grade Inspectors II–III or IV.
• Supervisory training.
• License has supervisory of specific commodities.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.
• FV-200 or FV-201 License and Certifications.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance.

Retirement

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). ASRS is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the statutes. Current contribution rate is 12.00%. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Melissa Meek at for assistance. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Required Experience: Manager

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1