Quick Links:
- State of Michigan Civil Service Commission Job Vacancies: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan
- Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Job Openings: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/careers
- MDARD Information about Careers in Food and Agriculture: https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/michigan-food-and-agriculture-jobs
- Michigan Public Health Job Openings: https://www.malph.org/resources/job-openings?page=1
- Michigan Environmental Health Association Job Postings: https://meha.net/jobs/
How to Obtain a State Job:
The State of Michigan uses a vacancy-driven system to fill positions. Available job openings are posted on the state’s Civil Service Commission job vacancy page and can be filtered to focus on positions or departments of interest (or you can select the other link, which will take you directly to jobs with the Department of Agriculture). Applicants should create a profile by selecting “How to Apply” in the Menu sidebar and follow the instructions. First-time users will need to create an account and can build and save a profile for future job openings. Note: For job openings where college credits or a degree is required, a copy of the applicant’s official transcript must be attached to the application.
How to Apply: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) regulates manufactured food, feed, dairy, retail food stores, seafood, shellfish, bottled water, and produce. The entry level classifications utilized by MDARD are:
Food Industry Field Scientist
Annual Salary Range: $43,638.40 – $62,254.40
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in animal science, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental health, food science/technology, microbiology, toxicology, veterinary science, or a related field including 10 semester (15 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biology or chemistry.
Dairy Industry Field Scientist
Annual Salary Range: $43,638.40 – $62,254.40
Minimum Qualifications: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in animal science, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental health, food science/technology, microbiology, toxicology, veterinary science, or a related field including 10 semester (15 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: biology or chemistry.
