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Food Safety Specialist 1 - Ohio

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$23.99 an hour - Full-time

Job details

Salary

$23.99 an hour

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Montgomery County-Dayton

Other Locations: United States of America-OHIO-Clark County-Springfield, United States of America-OHIO-Madison County-London, United States of America-OHIO-Greene County-Xenia, United States of America-OHIO-Butler County-Hamilton, United States of America-OHIO-Shelby County-Sidney, United States of America-OHIO-Miami County-Troy, United States of America-OHIO-Warren County-Lebanon

Work Locations: AGRI Mont NO ADDRESS Dayton 45402

Organization: Agriculture

Classified Indicator: Classified

Bargaining Unit / Exempt: Bargaining Unit

Schedule: Full-time

Work Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Compensation: 23.99

Unposting Date: Sep 27, 2021, 10:59:00 PM

Job Function: Public Health

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Agency Contact Name: Linda Roberts

Agency Contact Information: Linda.Roberts@agri.ohio.gov

Food Safety Specialist 1

(210006ZQ)

Job Duties

**********This is a re-post. Applicants who previously applied do not need to re-apply to be considered.**********

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

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The Ohio Department of Agriculture is currently seeking candidates for a Food Safety Specialist 1 position in the Food Safety Division, headquartered in Butler, Clark, Greene, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Shelby or Warren County. The duties for the Food Safety Specialist 1 position include but are not limited to:

• Collects samples, conducts inspection, evaluation, investigation and surveillance activities of wholesale and retail food industry for compliance with mandated state and/or federal laws and rules to ensure saft production and sale of food products
• Conducts surveys and audits of local health department’s safety programs 9e.g., evaluates program activities and performance of personnel through rating system) for compliance with mandated standards
• Independently conducts one-on-one inspection standardization procedures to evaluate local health department personnel in proper implementation of mandated state food safety standards
• Prepares reports of technical nature and compares local health department and food industry performance to required procedures and guidelines and recommends training and additional assistance when warranted
• Conducts and writes reports for FDA contract inspections
• Works independently
• Conducts quality assurance and verifies processes to ensure adherence to laws and regulations
• Provides expert advice, consultation and direction to food industry and/or local health department personnel on food safety issues
• Instructs local health department and industry personnel on proper sanitary practices
• Ensures compliance with good manufacturing practices, agriculture food laws and regulations
• Provides technical assistance and consultation and/or implements individual and/or group training as developed by higher level food safety specialists to local health department and/or industry personnel
• Conducts inspections and/or investigations of consumer related inquiries or site evaluation of new or altered facilities
• Maintains evaluation instruments and technical field equipment, participants in drills and exercises of emergency plans
• Prepares and delivers speeches and presentations to groups and organizations
• Operates personal computer and related software to enter, edit and verify data and to produce reports
• Utilizes inspection tools to include thermometer, test kit, pH meter and light meter
• Informs local boards of health of survey findings
• Initiates enforcement activities with food industry management, speaks in front of and works with large groups and organizations
• Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., attends meetings, participates on work groups, travels to training and seminars as required)

Qualifications

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range. In most cases successful employees will move up a step in the salary range within six months, with subsequent step increases occurring every year with successful performance.

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Certificate of registration as sanitarian, sanitarian-in-training or eligible to become sanitarian-in-training by Ohio State Board of Sanitarian Registration pursuant to Chapter 4736 of Ohio Revised Code

AND completion of full four year course of study in accredited college or university leading to bachelor’s or higher degree which included at least 45 quarter units or 30 semester hours in food science, environmental health, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, physical sciences, food technology, epidemiology, veterinary medical science or related field of study

AND 6 months experience in operation of personal computer

AND valid driver’s license

Knowledge of food science; agency, state & federal laws*, rules, regulations & guidelines governing food safety procedures & techniques; microbiology; physics; environmental science; inspection techniques. Skill in operation of personal computer; inspection tools* (e.g., thermometer, test kit, PH meter & light meter). Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; handle sensitive contacts with officials, general public & industry personnel; investigate complaints; provide advice & technical assistance with federal or local government employees, health department personnel & food industry personnel; demonstrate physical fitness.

(*)Developed after employment

Unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract, salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range.

****$23.99 Per Hour to Start****

If you require an accommodation for the interview process or the position, please notify the assigned recruiter.

Unusual Working Conditions:

Works in hot & cold processing areas; exposed to loud noises which may require ear plugs; requires overnight travel.

Training and Development Required to Remain in Classification After Employment:

Annual renewal of certificate of registration as sanitarian. A Sanitarian-in-Training shall become registered as a sanitarian within the time frame established in Chapter 4736 of the Revised Code & the rules adopted thereunder. Successful completion of FDA contract inspection training & annual FDA contract audits as required by employment.

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The recommended candidate for this position will be required to take a drug screen as part of their approval process. A candidate who tests positive for illegal or improperly used ocntrolled drugs will not be hired.

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