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Food
Safety Specialist – Danville, VA Role
Title Environmental Specialist I - 59031 Job
Open Date 01-11-2013 Job
Close Date 01-25-2013
Job
Type Detail Full-Time Salaried - Non-Faculty- FTS-1 Is
this position funded in whole or in part by the American Recovery &
Reinvestment Act (Stimulus Package)? No Hiring
Range Minimum Salary: $31,352 Agency Dept of Agri &
Cons Services (301) Agency
Website Location Danville - 590 Sublocation Position Number 00098 Job
Posting Number 0064599 Does
this position have telework options? No Type
of Recruitment General Public - G Job
Type Full-Time (Salaried) Pay
Band 03 Job
Description The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a self-motivated person to become part of our
Food Safety & Security team in the Danville area. This position is
responsible for the evaluation of food processes and the enforcement of the
Virginia Food Laws and related federal and state regulations. Duties include:
evaluating food processing technologies and food labeling at manufacturing
operations and retail food establishments; investigating complaints and
conducting food borne illness investigations; collecting official samples of
food and food related products; reviewing new food business proposals and
assisting in the development of safe food processes; evaluating and
interpreting nutritional related claims for foods and dietary supplements. Minimum
Qualifications Knowledge of food safety practices and principles; food processing
theory and practices; and dietary supplement safety including the structure
function claims and labeling. Possess proficient computers skills and
standard office applications. Exceptional customer service skills; a
verifiable ability to communicate effectively (oral and written); work well
with the public under stressful situations as well as the ability to
interpret and apply laws and regulations and to independently plan, organize
and execute job duties including investigating complaints. The ability to
assume extensive responsibility, exhibit initiative and work independently
and in a team environment; to make autonomous decisions and to take
appropriate actions in diverse circumstances and environments; to respond to
emergency situations and other assigned duties during both traditional and
non-traditional work periods; and to effectively plan and organize work
activities. Additionally, good visual acuity and the ability to walk, bend,
stretch, crouch and lift light loads up to 40 lbs
is needed in addition to a valid driver's license. Preferred
Qualifications Degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Health or
a related field. Experience applying food safety principles, food processing
and related quality and safety controls at the government level and working
knowledge of HACCP and Virginia Food Laws is also preferred. An equivalent
combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding
knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience. Special
Requirements In accordance with the Code of Virginia, incumbents of this
position must complete a Statement of Economic Interests form upon hire and
annually thereafter. Additionally, the final candidate must successfully
complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Special
Instructions to Applicants To be considered for this position, you must complete a state
application through the on-line employment system at
https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/ no later than 5 p.m. of the cut-off date
stated in this flyer. Optional
Applicant Documents Resume Required
Applicant Documents Contact Information Name Human Resources Phone (804) 786-3531 Fax Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov Address: |
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