Consumer Protection Inspector

State of Iowa - Executive Branch

Consumer Protection Inspector conducting food safety and sanitation inspections for Maine’s retail, processing, storage, and dairy operations. Documenting regulatory non-compliance across assigned counties and statewide relief assignments.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBangor • Maine • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,275 - $69,139 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting inspections and assessments in food safety, regulatory compliance, and sanitation. Proficient in interpreting regulations and documenting non-compliance findings accurately.

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Federal (USDA)/State Inspector LicenseFood Safety Rules or RegulationsMicrobiologyHACCPMicrosoft Suite Competency

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Hard Skills

InspectionsRegulatory ComplianceSanitation InspectionsNon-Compliance DocumentationInformation GatheringRegulation InterpretationAssessment of FindingsFood Safety TrainingApplied MechanicsWeights and Measures

Soft Skills

Good Personal HygieneSanitation Habits

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal (USDA)/State Inspector License

Industry Keywords

Food ScienceAgricultural SciencePublic Health InspectionsDairy Farm OperationsMilk Processing Operations

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
Perform inspections of package checking and method of sale, dairy farm and milk processing operations, and other inspections as required
Gather information and interpret regulations
Assess findings to determine non-compliance
Write accurate, descriptive, and precise non-compliance records
Perform statewide relief inspections as necessary
Attend out-of-state training and complete required training with a passing grade
Use state vehicles to perform inspections

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four years of education, training, and/or experience in microbiology, agricultural science, food science, applied mechanics, regulatory/law enforcement, or weights and measures
Federal (USDA)/State Inspector License for the products being inspected required after hire and before attaining permanent status
Must be willing to attend out-of-state training
Must successfully complete all training with a passing grade
Must be willing to work schedules including holidays and scheduled days off as necessary
Must be willing to perform relief inspections statewide
Valid driver’s license required
Competency in Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, required
Must be able to gather information, interpret regulations, assess findings, and write accurate, descriptive, and precise non-compliance records
Food safety rules or regulations, food safety training, HACCP, SSOP, microbiology, and computer literacy are a plus
Good personal hygiene and sanitation habits expected
Currently not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays
12 days of sick leave
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums at 85%-100%
Health insurance premium credit reducing employee-only premiums by 5%
State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums at 100%
Maine Public Employees Retirement System contribution of 14.06% of pay
Gym membership reimbursement up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Living Resources employee assistance program
42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Voluntary Deferred Compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account
Additional wellness benefits
Training and opportunities to learn, grow, and refine skills