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Job Title:
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Food Safety
Specialist 1 - Montgomery County, OH
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PN:
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20048835
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Agency:
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Agriculture
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Opening Date:
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Wed. 04/22/09
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Closing Date/Time:
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Fri. 05/01/09 5:00 PM Eastern Time
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State Salary
Range:
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$19.88 / Hour
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Job Type:
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Full-Time, Permanent, Bargaining-Unit
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Location:
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Montgomery County, Ohio
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Promotional Bid:
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classified position (may include promotion, transfer or
demotion)
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Pay Range
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31
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Hours of Work
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Non-Standard Work Week
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Division
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Food Safety
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Job Location
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This is a field position that will cover a region of
counties in Southwest Ohio. The position headquarters is Montgomery
county, however, statewide travel is required.
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ALL APPLICATIONS
MUST CLEARLY INDICATE HOW THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & POSITION
SPECIFIC MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, IF APPLICABLE, ARE MET. APPLICATIONS
THAT DO NOT, WILL NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION.
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The State of Ohio
is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, religion, age, disability, military status in employment or
the provision of services.
When contacted for an interview, an applicant who requires special
accommodations due to a disability should notify the office at the time
he or she is contacted so that proper arrangements can be made for the
interview.
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Ohio Revised Code
Section 124.151(B) amended, requires all employees hired after June 15,
2002 to have compensation deposited directly to a financial institution
of choice.
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Collects samples, conducts inspection, evaluation,
investigation & surveillance activities of wholesale & retail
food industry for compliance with mandated state &/or federal laws
& rules to ensure safe production & sale of food products;
conducts surveys & audits of local health department’s safety
programs (e.g., evaluates program activities & 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 & compares local health department
& food industry performance to required procedures & guidelines
& recommends training & additional assistance when warranted.
Provides expert advice, consultation & direction to
food industry &/or local health department personnel on food safety
issues: instructs local health
department & industry personnel on proper sanitary practices;
ensures compliance with good manufacturing practices, agriculture food
laws & regulations; provides technical assistance &
consultation &/or implements individual &/or group training as
developed by higher level food safety specialists to local health
department &/or industry personnel.
Conducts inspections &or investigations of consumer
related inquiries or site evaluation of new or altered facilities; maintains
evaluation instruments & technical field equipment; participates in
drills & exercises of emergency plans; prepares & delivers
speeches & presentations to groups & organizations; operates
personal computer & related software to enter, edit & verify
data & to produce reports; utilizes inspection tools to include
thermometer, test kit, pH meter & light meter; informs local boards
of health of survey findings; initiates enforcement activities with
food industry management; performs other related duties as assigned
(e.g., attends meetings, participates on workgroups, travels to
trainings & seminars as required).
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Minimum Qualifications:
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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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Supplemental Information:
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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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