Consumer Protection Inspector

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

Consumer Protection Inspector handling inspections of food safety across Hancock, Washington County. Conducting public health inspections and ensuring compliance with the state's food safety regulations.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeBucksport • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,275 - $69,139 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting inspections and assessments in food safety and public health, with a strong foundation in microbiology and food science. Proficient in regulatory compliance and effective communication of non-compliance findings.

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Food Safety InspectionsMicrobiology ExpertiseRegulatory ComplianceMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyValid Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Food ScienceSanitation InspectionsNon-Compliance Record WritingPublic Health InspectionsAgricultural ScienceApplied MechanicsWeights and Measures

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Food ProcessingRetail Food StoresFood Storage WarehousesStatewide TravelOut-of-State Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform inspections of retail food stores, food processors, food storage warehouses, and home food processors
Conduct sanitation and public health inspections
Assess findings to determine non-compliance and write non-compliance records
Some statewide travel is required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four (4) years of education, training, and/or experience in microbiology, agricultural science, food science, applied mechanics, regulatory/law enforcement, or weights and measures
Must be willing to attend out-of-state training
Must successfully complete all training with passing grade
Must have valid driver’s license
Competency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-Life Balance – 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to MainePERS
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Receive up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – Eligible for this federal program
Living Resources Program – Employee assistance program
Parental leave – 42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid leave