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Public Health Inspector Supervisor

Augusta , Maine , United States | Public Health | Full-time | Partially remote

Apply by: July 15, 2025

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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)Opening Date:July 1, 2025 Closing Date: July 15, 2025 Job Class Code:7351Grade:26 (Supervisory)Salary:$59,716.80 - $84,468.80 per yearPosition Number:02000-1711Location: AugustaThis opportunity allows partial telework with management approval.

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The Health Inspection Program (HIP), located within Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), is looking for a Public Health Inspector Supervisor to supervise and manage a team of public health inspectors. This position will serve as one (1) of the US FDA Certified Training Officers responsible for training and standardizing state and municipal inspectors in conducting food safety inspections and providing continuing education training. Additionally, this position will set training standards and will develop, implement and coordinate, and evaluate public health inspection programs.

As a Public Health Inspector Supervisor, you will provide direct supervision to several field Public Health Inspector I positions and provide functional oversight for municipal health inspectors. You will be responsible for administering public health inspection and training programs. As a Certified Training Officer by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), you’ll be responsible for the certification and standardization of all State and municipal public health inspectors performing food inspections and functions. In this role, you will be on call for after-hour emergencies, such as fires, floods, ice storms, power outages, and food and waterborne illness outbreaks for establishments licensed by the Public Health Inspection Program.

Core Responsibilities:

As a key member of the OPHE team, your core responsibilities will include:

• Supervising a team of public health inspectors in the field and providing functional oversight for municipal inspectors.

• Developing, managing, and updating the food safety training programs.

• Standardizing and re-standardizing all state and municipal health inspectors in food safety inspections.

• Maintaining training records.

• Conducting quality assurance audits on a random basis of all state and municipal inspectors.

• Performing independent inspection and investigations in the field as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

An eight (8) year combination of education and/or professional experience in public health, environmental or biological science, health education or practical experience including food service managerial experience with an emphasis in the management of food production or food processing operations, third party food production inspection auditing or prior experience in the inspection of food production or food processing operations.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class). Certified as an FDA Certified Training Officer for food inspections. Obtain FDA standardization for food inspections, Certified Food Protection Manager Certification, and Certified Pool Operator Certification after hire. Additional certifications may be required.

Preferred candidateswill also have:

o Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local health, safety, and sanitation laws, rules, and regulations, including the State of Maine Food Code.

o Knowledge of modern public health methods, principles, and practices.

o Knowledge of biological, chemical, and environmental principles related to public health.

o Knowledge of information systems, information gathering, analysis and reporting and ability to use computer techniques, systems, and databases.

o Ability to train and instruct others and supervise staff.

o Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

o Ability to identify issues, analyze data, reach logical conclusions, and make sound decisions and recommendations.

o Ability to recommend and draft policies, rules, regulations, and laws.

o Ability to conduct investigations and inspections.

o Ability to work with managers and staff to identify training needs and research information on training/meeting opportunities, and to provide outreach materials for those in need of technical assistance.

o Ability to work independently.

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Agency information:

TheDepartment of Health and Human Services (https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/) (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information:

*To apply, please upload a resume and cover letter with your application. Please submit all documents or files in PDF format.

For additional information about this position, please contact Rebecca Walsh, Health Inspection Program Supervisor at (207) 287-1978.

To request a paper application, please contact [email protected]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

+ Work-Life Fit – 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.

+ Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.

+ Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).

+ Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 13.29% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).

+ Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-employees/workplace-posters) .

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/compensation-benefits) , covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness (https://www.maine.gov/bhr/oeh/) .

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.