Quick Links:

• Indiana Department of Public Health Job Vacancies: https://workforindiana.in.gov/go/Public-Health-&-Safety/7774900/
• Work For Indiana Career Website: https://workforindiana.in.gov/

How to Obtain a State Job: 

Applicants interested in working for the State of Indiana can search the Indiana Career website, or the agency-specific job vacancy page for positions of interest. Select the job posting of interest and review the job responsibilities and minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying for the position, select “Apply” to login or establish a new account to complete the online application. 

How to Apply: https://workforindiana.in.gov/content/Hiring-Process/?locale=en_US

Indiana Board of Animal Health

The Indiana Board of Animal Health (IBAH) regulates milk and dairy products.  The entry level classifications utilized by IBAH are:

Dairy Farm Specialist 3
Annual Salary Range:  $32,812 – $55,796

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Working knowledge of milk protection principles and practices.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply local, state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances, which govern the broad scope of activities within the milk production arena.
• Working knowledge of basic bacteriology and chemistry.
• Working knowledge of legal and court procedures for the collection of evidence and preparing to testify in court cases as an expert witness.
• Working knowledge of inspection and investigational methods, procedures and techniques, the ability to observe and recognize potentially adverse sanitary conditions and to prepare technical reports documenting findings.
• Working knowledge of individual water supplies and residential sewage disposal facilities.
• Knowledge of and the ability to review plans and drawings of facility construction, equipment, and layout and to make recommendations for needed changes.
• Practical knowledge of and the ability to operate testing equipment required in the field of specialization such as thermometers, sanitization test kits, sediment guns, drug residue test kits, etc.
• Ability to tactfully communicate verbally and in writing with individuals or in group situations for problem solving purposes.
• Ability to obtain a valid Indiana driver’s license and the ability to perform moderate to extensive travel by automobile.

Dairy Plant Specialist 3
Annual Salary Range:  $34,606 – $58,864

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Typically a Bachelor Degree from an accredited University or College with a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours in biological science, chemistry, food science, nutrition, microbiology, agriculture, administration, mathematics, engineering, environmental health, public health, or a related field. 
• Extensive knowledge of milk production, processing, pasteurization, packaging, storing, and distribution requirements as described by the Code of Federal Regulations, Indiana Milk Laws and the  Pasteurized Milk Ordinance. 
• Extensive knowledge of, and the ability to apply and use, Federal and State laws and regulations, including but not limited to the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, Indiana Code 15-18 Dairy Products, 345 Indiana Administrative Code Article 8, Dairy Products, National Labeling Education Act, and Good Manufacturing Practices. 
• Extensive knowledge of food protection principles and practices, including bacteriology, microbiology, chemistry, food science, engineering, and computer technology. 
• Specialized knowledge of and the ability to operate testing equipment required in field of specialization, such as computer pasteurization controls, pasteurization holding time conductivity test, pressure differential controls, and thermometer calibrations. 
• Specialized knowledge of and the ability to review plans and other drawings of facility construction and layout, equipment, and processing engineering, and to make recommendations for needed changes. 
• Specialized knowledge of inspection and investigation methods, procedures, and techniques. 
• Ability to observe, evaluate and recognize potential adverse sanitation conditions, record keeping processes, or law violations, and prepare reports documenting findings. 
• Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, with individuals or groups.
• Knowledge and ability to operate current technology including but not limited to personal computers, cell phones, test equipment and the like. 
• Knowledge and ability to possess a valid Indiana driver’s license.

Indiana Department of Health

The Indiana Department of Health (IDH) regulates manufactured food and bottled water.  The entry level classification utilized by IDH is:

Food Scientist 2
Annual Salary Range:  $36,946 – $63,258

Minimum Qualifications:  Bachelor of Science degree.  Additionally, candidates are rated according to knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Regional Retail Food Safety Specialist
Annual Salary Range: $53,222 starting 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Biology, Microbiology, or closely related field or an equivalent amount of related work experience.