Inspection Process Analyst Coordinator - 0612

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The Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, Division of Quality Assurance and Regulation, has a current vacancy for an Inspection Process Analyst Coordinator.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION & FORESTRY

INSPECTION PROCESS ANALYST COORDINATOR

Opening Date: August 04, 2026

Closing Date: End of the day August 17, 2026

Location: Flexible

Position Number: 00500-0612

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Year-Round

Class Code: 9134

Grade: 25 (Professional/Technical Unit)

Salary: $54,412.80 - $76,315.20 Per Year

Interested candidates need to submit a Direct Hire Application along with a Cover Letter, and a detailed Resume*

*For us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This position provides support and functional supervision to programs within the Division of Quality Assurance and Regulation. Representative tasks of the position include but are not limited to:

• Conducting and tracking training for inspectors.
• Reviewing daily inspection reports and inspector activities for completion and adequacy.
• Administer the Maine Quality Trademark program; approve applications and process renewals.
• Issue Letters of Warning and make Enforcement referrals to the Attorney General's Office as needed.
• Administer the Minimum Standards for Potato Seed Planting program.
• Assist with sampling activities within the Dairy and Feed, Seed, Fertilizer programs as needed.

This position is integral to the programs providing food safety inspection and consumer protection so that Maine farmers and food producers can market their goods to local, regional, and national distributors. This position provides functional supervision of programs with critical public health implications and helps ensure only safe products reach the marketplace.

For questions specific to the position, please contact Celeste Poulin at (207) 287-4456 or by e-mail at celeste.poulin@maine.gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A seven (7) year combination of education, training, and/or experience which includes at least two (2) years' experience in reviewing and analyzing processes, procedures, methods, and/or systems.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class): Federal (USDA)/State Inspector License for the products being inspected. Positions involved with produce inspection activities require a Federal/State Collaborators License and a Federal/State Shipping Point License.

Preference will be given to candidates with education/experience that is directly related to agriculture, particularly regulatory and enforcement activities.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

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• Work-Life Balance - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
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