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Agriculture Compliance Specialist 1- Retail Food Safety

Gwinnett Technical College1,558 open roles

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$28,571 – $43,475 a year
Where
Statesboro
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Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Agriculture Compliance Specialist 1- Retail Food Safety

Agency:

Department of Agriculture

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000007718

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$28,571.29 – $43,475.18

Job Description:

We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

  • The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.
  • The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

Position Overview:

This position is located within the Retail Food Program of the Food Safety Division of the GDA.

  • The Retail Food Program is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules, and regulations by conducting sanitation inspections of retail food stores.
  • Regulated firms include grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, seafood operations, salvage food operations, mobile meat trucks, and rolling stores to ensure Good Retail Practices (GRPs) are being followed and the wholesomeness of food is maintained.
  • The retail food compliance specialist conducts random and unannounced inspections of food sales establishments that are licensed by the GDA.
  • All retail food compliance specialists must successfully complete retail standardization.

IMPORTANT:

Applicants should be aware that this position conducts inspections of food sales and manufacturing facilities, including facilities that process and package foods that are -or may contain- the nine major food allergens.

These are Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, and Sesame.

Each position is assigned to a specific territory in which they are required to reside.

CANDIDATE MUST BE LOCATED IN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES:

  • EFFINGHAM
  • BULLOCH
  • CANDLER
  • EVANS
  • TATTNALL
  • TOOMBS
  • LONG
  • WAYNE

Job Summary:

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

  • Inspects and investigates retail food establishments for compliance with applicable health and sanitation laws and regulations.
  • Performs duties in a manner to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
  • Collects food samples, water samples, and/or environmental swabs for laboratory analysis.
  • Transports samples to laboratories for analysis within the prescribed methods and timeframe.
  • Maintains a working knowledge of current policies, laws, regulations, and guidance documents.
  • Attends training sessions, meetings, and conferences.
  • Verifies accuracy of scales.
  • Checks refrigeration equipment for proper operation.
  • Checks for proper product packaging and labeling.
  • Observes food facility and employees.
  • Ensures proper equipment cleaning procedures and proper handling of insecticides and sanitizing chemicals.
  • Investigates food for wholesomeness after disasters, including fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, or transportation accidents.
  • Plans, organizes, and manages assigned territory, training, and program activities.
  • Reports compliance with findings through the appropriate chain.
  • Serves as a technical expert within the program of assignment.
  • Maintains working relationships with the food industry and related entities, including federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Prepares and completes agency, state, and federal forms as required.
  • Performs USDA Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) contract work as directed.
  • Maintains all state-issued equipment properly.

Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

· Periods of prolonged standing/walking.

· Possibility of climbing stairs or ladders.

· Exposure to the weather/elements and a broad range of temperatures.

· Long travel days.

· Lifting equipment up to, and possibly in excess of, thirty (30) lbs.

· Typing and repetitive movements.

· Flexibility to meet the needs of the Department for emergencies, outbreaks, and responses that may occur outside working hours (nights, weekends).

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry, or a related area from an accredited college or university OR certification as a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist.
  • Two years of professional experience conducting inspections and investigations for compliance with established state and federal health and food and/or milk sanitation laws, rules, and regulations; and/or
  • Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background and criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry, or a job-related area from an accredited college or university or certification as a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

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