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Job
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Specialist, Food
Safety - Silver Spring, MD
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Job
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Organization:
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Association
of Public Heath Laboratories (APHL)
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Posted:
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11/2/2009
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Type:
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Full-Time
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Classification:
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Public
Health - General
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Industry:
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Non
Profit
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Number
of Openings:
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1
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Location:
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Silver
Spring, MD USA
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Compensation:
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Position
Description:
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Position
Summary The APHL Specialist - Food Safety Program provides support for a
wide range of food safety and foodborne illness activities undertaken by
member laboratories and works on behalf of and in collaboration with APHL
members, staff and partner organizations. The staff member oversees the
ongoing assessment of the food safety and foodborne disease capacity of the
public health laboratory system, provides support to the Associations Food
Safety Committee, and represents the Association in various forums. The
staff person provides support for PulseNet activities in coordination with
the PulseNet Program Manager. The staff person works in close collaboration
with CDCs Food Safety Office and food safety professionals at FDA, USDA,
and partner organizations. The Specialist - Food Safety Program reports to
the Director of Infectious Disease and Food Safety Programs under the
overall supervision of the Senior Director for Public Health Programs, and
works closely with the Senior Advisor for Scientific Affairs.
Responsibilities As part of the Food Safety Team at APHL, the Specialist -
Food Safety Program: Seeks and pursues opportunities to improve APHLs
food safety efforts, including but not limited to the activities outlined
in the Cooperative Agreement with CDC Represents the organization in
external initiatives, advisory committees, and meetings Maintains
relationships with major funders and partner organizations. Helps APHL
provide a strong voice for laboratory issues by representing the interests
of public health laboratories to federal and organizational partners
Facilitates technology transfer related to food safety issues among CDC,
APHL members, national associations, and other federal agencies. Manages
APHL activities to assess and enhance the capacity and capability of public
health laboratories to respond to foodborne disease outbreaks, either
intentional or natural in origin. Provides staff support for the APHL
Food Safety Committee, in coordination with the Committee Chair and the
PulseNet Program Manager, including: o Organizing monthly conference calls,
distributing minutes, and facilitating action items o Organizing an annual
in-person committee meeting o Managing the process of policy statement development
and approval o Managing sub-committees and work groups, as needed, and
facilitating action items and the completion of deliverables o Monitoring
regulatory actions and conveying to the members those that are relevant to
public health laboratory practice o Ensuring that the annual priorities
assigned by the APHL BOD are addressed by the Committee Works to align
the goals of the Food Safety Program with the mission and strategic plan of
the Association. Manage APHL activities associated with the Council to
Improve Foodborne Outbreak Response, including APHL-led projects.
Facilitate member activities within CIFOR, and participate in conference
calls, in-person meetings, and workgroups as assigned. Provides
information to our members through various outlets Assists the PulseNet
Program Manager in supporting PulseNet activities at the state, county, and
local level, including participating Agriculture Laboratories Organizes
workshops and other training opportunities related to food safety activities
as needed by member laboratories. Solicits member input on training needs.
Attends and assists in the planning of strategic food safety conferences,
including the PulseNet Update Meeting. Assists public health laboratories
in responding to inquiries about food safety and security issues. Manages
APHL activities to educate others on the role of public health laboratories
in food safety Work with all APHL departments to promote the value of
public health laboratory testing in support of food safety initiatives.
Manages the activities of contractors and consultants, including project
development, contract negotiations, payments and accounting records, and
deliverable verification. Prepares documents, reports, and correspondence
for the Association. Prepares presentations about APHL food protection and
defense activities for self and others to deliver at conferences and
seminars
POSITION REPORTS TO:
Director of Infectious Disease and Food Safety Programs
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Qualifications:
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Employment
Standards
Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree required in life science or health/health
policy/laboratory field; Masters Degree in public health or life science
preferred. Minimum 3 years experience or 1 year experience with a Masters
Degree and relevant employment history. Health department, federal
agency, member-based organization, or laboratory field experience
preferred. Medical Technologist or microbiology background helpful.
Knowledge of: Microbiology or molecular laboratory science Project
management Public health policy, food safety and security issues
Federal agencies such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, and the Food and Drug
Administration Skills: Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks
under tight deadlines. Well-organized and detail-oriented. Ability to
establish working relationships with diverse groups Project management
Excellent organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and with others Computer literacy,
successful experience in word processing, database development and
analysis, and PowerPoint presentation preparation, use of e-mail, use of
the Internet as research tool.
Travel: Moderate
amount of travel required within the United States and abroad.
APHL Level: Specialist
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the
duties of this job, the colleague is required to sit for long periods at a
time; type using a computer keyboard; visually read information off of a
computer monitor; talk, hear, and orally communicate information over the
telephone. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close
vision and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work
environment characteristics described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the
duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to outdoor weather
conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment
may vary from light to moderate depending on the location. CRITERIA FOR
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Performance evaluation will be based on the
abilities in meeting the criteria outlined herein.
JOB DESCRIPTION
STATUS: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are
illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and
responsibilities may be assigned as required. Association of Public Health
Labs (APHL) reserves the right to amend or change this job description to
meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do
no constitute or represent a contract.
Please submit cover
letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@aphl.org for consideration
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Organization
Description:
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Closing
Date:
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12/2/2009
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Desired
Starting Date:
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Contact
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Human
Resources,
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Contact
Location:
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8515
Georgia Avenue
Suite 700
Silver Spring MD 20910
US
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Contact
Location:
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8515
Georgia Avenue
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Suite 700
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Silver
Spring MD 20910
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US
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Contact
Phone:
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240-485-2745
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Contact
Fax:
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240-485-2700
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Contact
Email:
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jobs@aphl.org
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Web
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http://
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How to
Apply:
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Please
submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to jobs@aphl.org for
consideration.
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Additional
Information:
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Web
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12/2/2009
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