Quick Links:
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Resources Job Vacancies: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau
How to Obtain a State Job:
Applicants interested in working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can begin by searching the state’s vacancies for positions of interest. Select the job posting and review the responsibilities and minimum qualifications, select “Apply Now” to login or create a new account: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/applications/submitted. The profile will include the applicant’s demographics, work history, etc., along with the option to upload a resume.
Note: Some civil service jobs require an exam to be completed (either online or in-person) prior to applying for the job. Learn more or complete the exam: https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Apply/Pages/Applying-to-an-Exam.aspx.
How to Apply: https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) regulates manufactured food, retail food stores, restaurants, foodservice, dairy processing, feed, produce, seafood, shellfish, and bottled water. The entry level classification utilized by PDA is:
Food Inspection Technician
Annual Salary Range: $41,917-$63,179
Minimum Qualifications: Must meet Pennsylvania Residency Requirement; to learn more about these requirements, visit the How to Apply link (above) and from the Additional Info site, select “Residency” from the header options.
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, chemistry, microbiology, or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements: (1) All positions in this job require possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent; (2) Based on your answers to the supplemental application questions regarding education, you may be instructed to upload a copy of your college transcripts to your application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; and (3) Must be able to perform essential job functions.
