Senior Meat Safety Inspector – Field Operations

Texas Department of State Health Services; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of State Health Services in Arlington, TX is seeking an Inspector V to conduct complex inspections of meat and poultry facilities and ensure compliance with state and federal laws. The role includes ante-mortem and post-mmortem oversight, sanitation evaluations, and reporting findings to management.

The position requires knowledge of SPS/SSOP/HACCP and humane slaughter, with a focus on safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Experience in public health regulatory inspection and reporting.
• Ability to perform ante-mortem and post-mmortem inspections and sanitation checks.
• Knowledge of SPS, SSOP, HACCP and humane slaughter requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate establishments for compliance with state and federal laws.
• Prepare technical reports documenting violations and corrective actions.
• Perform sanitation inspections and collect regulatory data.
• Maintain inspection schedules and establish cross-functional coordination.
• Possibly serve in disaster response or COOP activation.

Skills

Meat inspection experience

Public health knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Tools

USDA-FSIS training

Job description

Texas Department of State Health Services in Arlington, TX is seeking an Inspector V to conduct complex inspections of meat and poultry facilities and ensure compliance with state and federal laws. The role includes ante-mortem and post-mmortem oversight, sanitation evaluations, and reporting findings to management.

The position requires knowledge of SPS/SSOP/HACCP and humane slaughter, with a focus on safety and regulatory adherence.