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Delaware

Information and Links to Food Safety Related Regulatory Jobs

Quick Links:

How to Obtain a State Job: 

Applicants who are interested in working for the State of Delaware should search the Department of Human Resources job vacancies page for positions of interest. Select the job posting and review the responsibilities and minimum qualifications. Many positions have supplemental questionnaires that must be completed as part of the application process, so it is important to review each step of the posting carefully. Select “Apply” to be directed to establish an account or login to your existing account to complete the online application. For more information about the hiring process: https://statejobs.delaware.gov/explore/hiring-process.shtml.

How to Apply: https://statejobs.delaware.gov/apply/how.shtml

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Delaware Department of Agriculture 

The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) regulates feed, meat, and produce.  The entry level classifications utilized by DDA is: 

Agricultural Commodity Inspector I 
Annual Salary Range:  $31,680-$42,094 

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 

  • Knowledge of inspecting agricultural commodities such as poultry, eggs, or fruits and vegetables. 
  • Knowledge of math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, or decimals.? 
  • Knowledge of record keeping. 
  • Knowledge of applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. 
  • Knowledge of using an automated information system to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve/inquire and report on data. 
  • Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). 
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Delaware Department of Health and & Social Services

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) regulates dairy products, retail food stores and restaurants. The entry level classification utilized by DHSS is:

Environmental Health Specialist
Annual Salary Range: $32,231 – $48,347

Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Health Science or related field; and possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).