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Job Title:
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Food
Safety Specialist 1
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PN:
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20048830
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Agency:
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Agriculture
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Opening Date:
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Tue. 06/04/13
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Closing Date/Time:
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Fri. 06/14/13 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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Multiple
Counties, 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/Wholesale
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Job Location
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This is a field position covering North East Ohio, and can be
headquartered in Stark, Mahoning or Columbiana county.
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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
indicate this, will not be given consideration.
*IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please do not include your Social Security Number (SSN) with your on-line
application and/or documentation. If attaching a document that contains
your SSN, please redact (black out) SSN before attaching it to your
application.
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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, genetic information,
religion, age, disability or 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/she is contacted so that proper arrangements can be made for the
interview.
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Job Duties Benefits Supplemental Questions
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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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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,
candidates invited to interview will be required to provide a
transcript to verify this requirement;
- 6 mos. exp. in operation of
personal computer;
- Valid driver’s license.
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Supplemental Information:
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Attachments to your application are not accepted for this
posting. Please copy and paste your resume in the text box provided on your
application.
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 controlled drugs will not be hired.
Training & Development required to remain in
the 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; requires
overnight travel.
Travel required, some with overnight stays. Must
provide own transportation, or in order to operate a state vehicle, must
have valid driver's license from state of residence
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