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Conducts inspection, evaluation,
investigation & surveillance activities of Wholesale Food industry for
compliance with mandated, state &/or federal laws & rules to ensure
safe production & sale of food products: collects samples (e.g., raw
produce & processed foods) from wholesale & retail facilities in
& out of state &/or imported from other countries; conducts
inspections at wholesale food facilities (e.g., manufacturers, bakeries,
canning operations); evaluates procedures to ensure safe & wholesome
food production &/or handling; enforces adequacy of mandated Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP); conducts investigation &
surveillance activities at wholesale food establishments with respect to
food safety violations; monitors facilities to determine if operations
(e.g., food production, food handling/storage, transporting) meet
requirements as prescribed by rule & law & provides consultation to
assist in implementation of facility compliance.
Provides expert advice, consultation
& direction to food industry on food safety issues (e.g., proper
sanitary practices, compliance with good manufacturing practices,
agricultural food laws & regulations): provides direction &
technical assistance to industry personnel; enforces rules &
regulations for specific food processing &/or handling procedures; provides
support service for industry training; attends industry training &
provides additional direction for individual firms; assists industry
personnel in applying training to specific firm needs.
Conducts inspections &/or
investigations of consumer related inquiries: responds to assignment from
supervisor of inquiries &/or complaints; works with firms to
investigate & resolve issues; initiates enforcement activities with
food industry management as needed; maintains evaluation instruments &
field equipment (e.g., laptops, portable printers, broadband cards,
flashlight, thermometer, digital camera, portable refrigerator/freezer
unit) to ensure they remain in good working order; participates in drills
& exercises of emergency plans; prepares & delivers speeches &
presentations to groups & organizations; operates personal computer to
enter, edit & verify data & produce reports.
Performs other related duties as
assigned: devises personal itinerary periodically & reports information
to supervisor on routine basis; provides open & frequent communication
to supervisor on changes to itinerary or issues requiring immediate
attention from central office; travels to firms using state issued vehicle;
attends staff meetings as scheduled at central office location; attends
required training to remain current as Food Safety Specialist; writes
reports & keeps accurate & efficient filing of documents until
submitted to central office clerical staff.
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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; 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; 6 mos. exp. in operation of
personal computer; valid driver’s license.
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Training & 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.
Unusual Working Conditions:
Works in hot & cold processing areas; exposed to loud noises which may
require ear plugs; Travel required, some with
overnight stays. Must provide own transportation. Or, in order
to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid driver's license from
state of residence.
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