NEOGOV · 3 days ago
Administrative Intern 2
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
$20.58/hr - $24.83/hrNEOGOV is looking for an Administrative Intern 2 to join the Washington State Department of Agriculture's Food Safety Program. This role involves assisting in food safety inspections and supporting public health initiatives to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
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Responsibilities
Assist with Conducting Food Safety Public Health Inspections
Evaluate control of public health risks by assisting in inspections of conditions in facilities that hold, pack, transfer or produce food
Use the appropriate state and/or federal regulation and program policy during inspections
Assist with federally mandated Grade ‘A’ Dairy testing of pasteurization equipment and evaluations of bulk milk haulers and samplers by written and practical examination
Discern between critical and minor violations and provides technical assistance to stakeholders as needed
Provides technical assistance, conducts informational training to the public, industry, or agency personnel
Provide technical assistance and education to industry and the public regarding food safety regulation, compliance, and enforcement
Participate in developing technical training aids and educational materials to stakeholders, peers, and other regulatory officials
Collection and preparation of assigned routine samples and collection and preparation of samples relating to investigation of contamination or adulteration of food
Collect dairy and water samples at mandated intervals to comply with state policy and federal regulations
Sample food items for scheduled surveillance testing
Participate in environmental swabbing events as part of FDA contract and state surveillance assignments, as needed
Qualification
Required
Possess or pursuing a degree from an accredited college or university or a technical certificate related to computer science/information technology
Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid driver's license prior to employment to conduct agency business as required
Preferred
Complete at least four semesters or six quarters of work (or equivalent) at an accredited college or university
Recent high school or college graduate
Microsoft Office or similar office software skills
Benefits
A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
Commute Trip Reduction Program.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165.
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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