State of Connecticut Executive Branch

In the Department of Consumer Protection this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in conducting inspections to assess compliance with relevant state and federal laws and regulations.

Works under the general supervision of a Consumer Protection Supervisor or other employee of higher grade.

• Inspects premises, vehicles, equipment, products, processors and distributors of food and food products to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and standards to include Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HAACP) evaluations;
• Inspects products for adulteration, correctness of weight and accurate, honest labeling and advertising;
• Investigates complaints including those regarding fraud and misrepresentation in sale of foods purporting to be produced or sold under a recognized certifying organization such as but not limited to kosher, hallal or organic;
• Secures samples for analysis and testing;
• Testifies at hearings and in court; gathers information and writes reports;
• May inspect and test commercial scales;
• May assist in training of new inspectors;
• May speak before the public as assigned;
• May assist in performing inspections in other regulated areas in emergency situations;
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of
  • food processing, production, marketing and distribution;
  • food sanitation and bacteriology;
  • personal hygiene as related to food production;
  • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • inspection and investigation methods and techniques;
• Skills
  • interpersonal skills;
  • oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to utilize computer software.

Five (5) years of experience in the inspection and enforcement of food laws and regulations OR production and distribution of food OR food bacteriology research OR quality control of food.

• College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
• A Master's degree in a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
• Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.