Quick Links:

• State of Vermont Jobs: https://careers.vermont.gov/search/?q=&locationsearch=&optionsFacetsDD_location=&optionsFacetsDD_department= 
• Vermont Department of Human Resources: https://careers.vermont.gov/

How to Obtain a State Job: 

Applicants interested in working for the State of Vermont should search the state’s job vacancies page for positions of interest. Select the job posting and review the responsibilities and minimum qualifications. Select “Apply Now” to be directed to establish an account or login to your existing account to complete the online application. Part of your account profile set-up includes adding a resume and cover letter, which you can attach to any job application of interest. 

How to Apply: https://humanresources.vermont.gov/sites/humanresources/files/documents/C101%20User%20Guide%20-%20External%20Candidates.pdf

Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food & Markets

The Vermont Department of Agriculture, Food and Markets (VDAFM) regulates produce, milk, and dairy. The entry level classifications utilized by VDAFM are:

Dairy Farm Specialist I
Annual Salary Range:  $45,011.20 – $70,075.20

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in dairy science, animal science, microbiology, bacteriology, or a closely related field; OR

Associate’s degree in dairy science, animal science, microbiology, bacteriology, or a closely related field AND two (2) years of technical level experience in dairy or milk quality work, dairy farming, dairy farm management, or equally pertinent duties.

Special Requirements: Incumbents will be required to obtain a Weigh & Sample, Bulk Milk Collection License from the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets.

Produce Farm Inspector I
Annual Salary Range:  $47,548.80 – $74,235.20

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an agricultural or science-related field AND at least one year of experience in produce production or inspection work, or in working with the produce community or in a related field; OR High school graduation or equivalent AND at least two years of experience in produce production or inspection work, or in working with the produce community or in a related field.

Vermont Department of Health

The Vermont Department of Health (VDH) regulates retail food facilities (restaurants, bakeries, and caterers) and manufactured food processors, lodging facilities including hotels, bed & breakfasts, and children’s camps. The entry level classification utilized by VDH is:

Public Health Inspector
Annual Salary Range: $47,548.80 – $74,235.20

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in a physical or biological science, nutrition, nursing, health, food science, environmental engineering, or a closely related field where the coursework requirements include 2 or more courses in food safety and sanitation; OR

Bachelor’s degree AND one (1) or more years of experience with major job duties and responsibilities in food safety management, food safety auditing, or food safety regulatory compliance; OR

Associate’s degree or two years of full-time college coursework with major coursework in a physical or biological science, nutrition, nursing, health, food science, environmental engineering, or a closely related field where the coursework requirements include 2 or more courses in food safety and sanitation AND three (3) or more years of experience with major job duties and responsibilities in food safety inspection, food safety management, food safety auditing or regulatory compliance.

Special Requirements: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, except for those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.