
Essential Guide to Applying for State Jobs and Program Administration
Get all the information you need to know about applying for state jobs, including details on open/close dates, type of recruitment, location, job requirements, and additional information. Explore a specific job position responsible for administering a statewide program related to the Food Safety Modernization Act, and understand the necessary conditions of hire, such as completing required training and background investigations.
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APPLYING FOR STATE JOBS WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW
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Open/close dates Type of recruitment Location POSTING Summary of the position Job Requirements Additional information
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
The incumbent in this position is responsible for administering a statewide program resulting from the Food Safety Modernization Act. The incumbent is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing a produce safety program to include outreach, education, technical assistance, training, sampling and enforcement activities. The incumbent administers program related grants including reporting, budgeting and monitoring. Other duties include: Providing technical guidance to a wide variety of fruit and vegetable producers and serving as point of contact for farmers, trade associations, school districts, farmers markets, state agencies and the public. SUMMARY
As a condition of hire, applicants must successfully complete all required training to become commissioned as an Officer of the Department of Health and Human Services Under Section 702(a) of the Food and Drug and Cosmetic Act, as amended, by the end of the one year probationary period. As a condition of hire a satisfactory background investigation is required by the National Agency Check and Inquires (NACI). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
JOB REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE VERSUS EXPERIENCE
One year experience in processing financial transactions in areas such as accounting, auditing, payroll, or taxes. SUCH AS VS One year experience in processing human resource transactions in areas such as pay, benefits, applicant services, labor relations or employment practices in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; providing guidance and information to others; researching and resolving problems. reports which includes combining and presenting financial data from multiple sources in an organized format. One year experience in creating financial WHICH INCLUDES
To support your response, please provide a detailed description of your work experience to include employer, dates of employment, job title and duties. For education and training to support knowledge requirements, please provide educational providers, training course titles and summary of course content. NARRATIVE RESPONSES
State See Resume NARRATIVE RESPONSES SHOULD NOT State See above Be a repetition of response to previous questions Be the same as your resume
How far back do I go? As far back as you need to so that your knowledge and/or experience can be verified Be sure to include the correct employment dates Part time credit is given for part time work EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
OTHER QUESTIONS Ranking questions/Exams Selectives Preferences
Training and Experience Less than 30 OTHER QUESTIONS More than 30
Do you have 6 months experience in coordinating office activities such as planning/coordinating meetings or conferences; tracking workflow and follow up; composing meeting notes; directing clients/customers; explaining services to the public and customers/clients; establishing or maintaining filing/record systems? JOB REQUIREMENT Yes No
Additional job requirements reflected on a job posting to screen applicants in addition to the Job Requirements for the classification. Applicants who do not possess the Selective Requirement along with the job requirements will not qualify. SELECTIVE
A Preference is used on a job posting indicating the desired education/training and/or A Preferential Qualification is used on a job posting indicating the desired education/training and/or experience. Applicants who meet the job requirements but not the preferred qualification still qualify. experience. Applicants who meet the job requirements but not the preferred qualification still qualify. PREFERENCE
Review it for accuracy I AM DONE WITH MY APPLICATION, NOW WHAT? Spell check A Preferential Qualification is used on a job posting indicating the desired education/training and/or experience. Applicants who meet the job requirements but not the preferred qualification still qualify. Submit it
WHEN SHOULD I EXPECT TO HEAR SOMETHING? 7-10 days A Preferential Qualification is used on a job posting indicating the desired education/training and/or experience. Applicants who meet the job requirements but not the preferred qualification still qualify.
WHAT IF I FORGOT MY USER ID OR PASSWORD 302-739-5458 A Preferential Qualification is used on a job posting indicating the desired education/training and/or experience. Applicants who meet the job requirements but not the preferred qualification still qualify.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (STATEJOBS.DELAWARE.GOV) Job Seeker Resources Degree Directory Career Counseling You Tube videos Test Study Guides Total Compensation Calculator Non Merit Job opportunities DTCC Delaware State Police Department of Education/School Districts