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Title: SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
Broadband/Class Code: 13-1041-02
Position Number: 42002948-51172710
Annual Salary Range: $30,988.62 - $54,579.27
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
City: NEGOTIABLE
Facility:
Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB006
Closing Date: 5/10/2014
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SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY
BUREAU OF FOOD AND MEAT INSPECTION
***OPEN COMPETITIVE
OPPORTUNITY ***
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS:
A
bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major
in a Natural Science (includes Biological Sciences, Agricultural and
Natural Resources and Physical Sciences); or
A
bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one
(1) year of professional field experience in food sanitation or quality
control or food regulatory inspection, food establishment management or
operations; or
A
master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in
a Natural Science (includes Biological Sciences, Agricultural and Natural
Resources and Physical Sciences).
Work experience as described above may substitute on a year-for-year
basis for the required education.
An
associate’s degree from an accredited college can substitute for two (2)
years of the required years of experience.
Requires
possession of a valid Class "E" Driver License.
Employees
appointed to positions involved in food establishment inspections under
authority of Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, must take and pass the Food
and Drug Administration Standardization Program as implemented by the
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before attaining
permanent status in the class.
***Information contained in responses
to Qualifying Questions concerning education and
knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the
State of Florida Employment Application.***
NOTES:
This
position’s headquarters is negotiable only within Palm Beach County. This
position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions
of s.112.313, F.S. and Section 60L – 36.003, Florida Career Service Rules
and Regulations.
JOB
DUTIES:
Responsible
for conducting regulatory inspections of food establishments under the
jurisdiction of FDACS as set forth in Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, and
Chapter 5K-4, Florida Administrative Code, for compliance with
regulatory, sanitation and consumer protection requirements. Utilizes a
risk based approach to evaluate processing methods, production controls,
equipment design, structural design and maintenance, and personnel
practices to assure that foods for human consumption are safe and
prepared, packed, distributed and stored under sanitary conditions.
Performs inspections/reviews, as required, for contract or cooperative
agreement programs with federal partners including, but not limited to,
FDA and USDA. Performs opening inspections on food establishments,
evaluating and assessing the food processes and activities conducted to
determine the requirements for the specific business. Utilizes science
based knowledge to determine compliance with environmental and sanitation
regulations for processes which may include, but not be limited to,
reduced oxygen packaging, low acid food processing, seafood processing,
acidified foods, and foods deemed potentially hazardous due to their
ability to support rapid growth of infectious or toxigenic
microorganisms, which may occur in food establishments. Prepares
reports to document regulatory deficiencies, interprets and explains
significance of public health laws, rules and sanitation and safety
standards to food establishment personnel, advising management of the
necessary corrective action as part of each inspection. Initiates stop
sale orders, stop use orders, destruction reports, release notices and movement
of goods under stop sale orders when indicated by inspection findings.
Assists as needed in other territories and districts.
Responsible
for other inspection functions including, but not limited to:
investigation of consumer complaints; follow‑up reporting; food
borne illness investigations; information requests from consumers;
opening inspections for new businesses; special inspections of fire or
flood damaged food establishments; inspection of foods in vehicles
involved in accidents; multi-agency investigations/inspections or special
projects; disaster surveillance; and other tasks as may be designated by
the bureau or district supervisor. Some tasks may require holiday or
weekend activity. Independently exercises professional judgment and
institutes appropriate enforcement actions while discharging his or her
responsibilities. Uses effective judgment, knowledge of statutes and
rules involved, and awareness of legal implications for compliance with
regulations, sanitation, cleanliness, labeling and other food safety
regulations and related requirements.
Responsible
for inspecting and testing foods for compliance with consumer protection
standards. Conducts inspections and reports the results of testing of
foods using various test procedures and methods for compliance with
consumer protection standards using sampling methods required by each
procedure to insure statistically valid findings. Related tasks include,
but are not limited to, the review of food labels for misrepresentation
and inclusion of mandatory consumer information, evaluation of
advertising matter for possible product misrepresentation, selection of
food samples for laboratory analysis, and investigation and collection of
food samples when circumstances indicate possible food adulteration or
other violations of the law. Responsible for the operation, calibration
and maintenance of inspection test equipment including, but not limited
to, thermometers, sanitizer test kits, ph
meters, and associated equipment and reagents.
Administrative
functions include the preparation and timely submission of accurate and
complete inspection reports, sample collection reports, food permit
applications, consumer complaint reports, daily activity reports, travel
vouchers, expense vouchers, supply requisitions and other documents as
may be required. Responsible for attending training sessions and courses
designated by the bureau. Responsible at all times for following
department policies and procedures and conducting official duties in a
professional manner as a representative of the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services. Performs other related duties as may
be assigned.
SPECIAL
NOTES:
The
State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action
Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the
workplace.
Applicants
requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with
Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the
People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring
authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the
accommodation.
The
State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are
subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section
112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Pursuant
to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans and spouses of
veterans who are Florida residents will receive preference in employment
and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans'
Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application
submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214
Member Copy #4) along with documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida
Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the
vacancy announcement. Documentation is based on the type of veteran
preference claim. For information on the supporting documentation
required, click here. Applicants
may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at
1-888-403-2110.
We
hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency
participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government
electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity
and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United
States.
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