Quick Links:

• Idaho Division of Human Resources Job Vacancies: https://statecareers.idaho.gov/ 
• Idaho Department of Human Resources Job Notifications: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/idaho/jobInterestCards/categories

How to Obtain a State Job: 

Applicants interested in working for the State of Idaho should search the Idaho Division of Human Resources job vacancies page; create an account and review/select job postings of interest. Review the job responsibilities and minimum qualifications; if you are interested in applying for a position, select the “Apply” button to be taken to the online account portal. If you have not already established an account, you will need to do so at this time. 

Applicants can complete an online application and take an examination for the position they are applying for. Examinations for open positions measures each applicant’s qualifications and ranks applicants by level of qualification. Upon completing the application process the exam is graded and a score assigned (this process of grading and scoring can take 2-3 weeks). Each applicant who completes the online application process and passes the exam for the open position is placed on the register for that position. The register of all qualified candidates who have applied for the position typically remains valid for 90 days up to a year, depending on the position. From the register, a hiring list is created for the open position, which sorts applicants by exam score in descending order (those who scored highest will appear at the top). State law requires anyone hired into a classified state job must come from the top 25 names on a hiring list (or who tied for 25th place with their score). The hiring agency uses the hiring list to begin the interview process. Anyone whose name appears among the top 25 names on a hiring list may be considered for an interview, but it is not required that all those in the top 25 be interviewed.

How to Apply: https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-about-state-careers/ 

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) regulates milk, dairy products, feed, and fruits and vegetables that are subject to the produce safety rule. The entry level classification utilized by ISDA is:

Agriculture Investigator, Senior 
Annual Salary Range: $41,226 – $73,549

Minimum Qualifications: Experience writing narrative reports.

Supplemental Information: This position requires sufficient speech, vision, taste, smell, touch, hearing, and balance for investigations, inspections and grading activities. Some positions may require that incumbents: Lift and carry inspection equipment weighing from 25 to 85 pounds; reach above shoulder level to agricultural commodities and equipment; stand for long periods of time; climb 75 foot ladders and steps up to 100 feet high; work around fumes, odors, dust, and gases in hot and humid confined spaces; maintain offices in their homes and travel extensively in an assigned area of the state; obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one (1) month of hire; and be subject to pre- employment, random and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

MQ Specialties: Depending on recruitment needs, the applicant will also be required to meet one of the following Specialty Areas (Specialty Areas may be added or deleted as recruitment needs change): Agricultural Chemicals; Bonded Warehouse (some knowledge of financial record keeping methods); Dairy; Animal Health; Plant Industry; Phytosanitary Inspections; Warehouse Dealers in Farm Produce; Weights and Measures. Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.

Note: The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare delegates authority for regulation of manufactured foods, retail food stores, restaurants, and bottled water to local health districts. Learn more on their website, https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/.