The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

Public Health Rating and Survey Officers work under administrative direction and are responsible for the survey and evaluation of food storage, preparation and serving practices and procedures to determine compliance with United States Food and Drug Administration and Nevada laws, regulations and standards; regulate and enforce State law relating to: the Safe Drinking Water Program in Nevada; drug licensing investigations; label review, sampling and inspection of drug and cosmetic manufacturing plants; inspection of dairies and milk plants; certification of septic systems; inspection of food warehouses, traditional food and drink establishments, health facilities, and public institutions; perform as an authorized agent of the Food and Drug Commission as required. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Industry is recruiting for a Public Health Rating and Survey Officer position in their Las Vegas, Nevada office. This position is responsible for conducting routine inspections and investigations of dairy and meat facilities in the Southern area of the State and to conduct Federal check ratings of Grade A Dairy Facilities on behalf of the FDA in the Northern area of the State. The position is responsible for evaluating facilities for compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations through the inspection process utilizing record review, interviews, and observations. The position must complete all required inspection activity documents in accordance with regulations, statutes, and policies and procedures, as applicable. This position evaluates milk haulers and samplers to the standards set forth in the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, and collects dairy and single service samples. This position serves as a resource for and provides information and education to industry and Department of Agriculture personnel. This position will perform other related work as assigned. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: