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You must submit Application Supplement No. 2011-042-1 and a copy of your transcripts with your online or paper application if you have completed college coursework. |
TEST ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 2011-042 ISSUED MARCH 9, 2011 |
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
State Civil Service Commission
Examination
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AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS INSPECTION TECHNICIAN
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION SUPPLEMENT IS THE TEST.
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Agriculture Products Inspection Technician |
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ST05 |
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
VETERANS: Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences and opportunities for veterans, visit the Commission’s website www.scsc.state.pa.us; visit one of our offices; or call our veterans information line, (717) 787-6039.
NATURE OF WORK
You will work in food safety or milk sanitation. You will assist in inspecting food, food establishments, camps, including seasonal farm labor camps, for proper food preparation, safe handling practices, vector control and cleanliness; collect samples for analysis and investigate and resolve complaints involving food sanitation conditions; provide advice to food establishment operators, architects and contractors regarding design for new or renovated establishments; train industry personnel in proper food handling techniques, processing procedures, etc.; or evaluate milk and milk safety practices including water source, equipment, and quality control records.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Please make sure you meet all requirements. If after reading the requirements you are not sure you qualify, contact one of the Commission's offices listed at the end of this announcement.
You must be willing to travel. Travel expenses will be paid.
You must be a Pennsylvania resident, of good moral character and able to perform the essential functions of the job.
Minimum Requirements
Four years of experience which provides the required knowledges and abilities and high school graduation; OR a bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Chemistry, Sanitation, Bacteriology or a closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training.
Clarification of Requirements
You may substitute related education for the required experience or appropriate experience for the required education. Unrelated experience or education will not be accepted.
You may take the test if you have completed 90 or more credit hours and expect to receive a bachelor's degree within the next 7 months. You must provide proof of your degree before you start work.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture currently has 1 filled position located in Dauphin County. Typically, 1 or 2 hires are made annually.
Lists created by these tests will be used to fill future vacancies as they occur due to retirements, promotions, transfers, resignations and so forth.
For the most recent information on job opportunities contact:
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Human Resource Office
Room 204, Agriculture Building
2301 North Cameron Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408
Telephone: (717) 787-1065
Internet: www.agriculture.state.pa.us
TESTING
You will be rated on your experience and training. Your score will be based on information you report on your application and application supplement.
You must provide complete and accurate information. Failure to do so may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification.
If you take the test and want to take it again, you may be retested after 6 months from the date of your “Application”. A new application and application supplement are required for a retest.
TEST RESULTS
Employment and promotion lists will be established. You will be notified in writing of your test results.
These lists will replace any previous lists.
This test and scoring procedure are different from previous tests for this job title. If you have taken the test before, you may receive a different score on this test.
HOW TO APPLY
You may complete your application and Application Supplement No. 2011-042-1 online at www.scsc.state.pa.us or submit your completed paper application and paper application supplement to:
State Civil Service Commission
ATTN: Applications
P.O. Box 569
Harrisburg, PA 17108-0569
If you have completed college coursework online and paper applications both require submission of a copy of your transcripts at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Enter your name and Social Security Number at the top of the transcripts. Send by e-mail to RA-cs-transcripts@state.pa.us or fax to (717) 787-8650 or mail to the above address.
If you are in your final year of study, you must submit a listing of the courses/credits that you expect to complete prior to graduation.
Applications, Application Supplement No. 2011-042-1 and further information can be obtained from:
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Harrisburg: 2nd Level, Strawberry Sq. Complex, 320 Market St., P.O. |
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Box 569, Hbg., 17108-0569; Telephone (Voice) (717) 783-3058, Text |
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Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing callers only) (717) 772-2685 |
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Philadelphia: 110 North 8th St., Suite 503, Phila., 19107; Telephone |
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(Voice) (215) 560-2253, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing |
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callers only) (215) 560-4367 |
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Pittsburgh: 411 Seventh Ave., Room 410, Pgh., 15219; Telephone |
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(Voice) (412) 565-7666, Text Telephone (Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing |
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callers only) (412) 565-2484 |
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Internet: www.scsc.state.pa.us |
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PA CareerLink offices |
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The Human Resources Office listed under the "JOB OPPORTUNITIES" section of this announcement |
For further information on testing, assistance for persons with disabilities, veterans' preference and other items, refer to the instructions provided with the "Application for Employment/Promotion."