Animal Food Safety & Regulatory Program Specialist

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg seeks an Agronomic Program Specialist to oversee statewide regulatory programs for commercial feed and to promote animal food safety. The role supports public health, compliance with laws, and stronger agricultural practices across Pennsylvania.

The position involves coordinating inspections, providing technical guidance, and preparing regulatory updates. Telework may be available part-time; standard schedule is 8–4, with anticipated travel.

Formación

• One year of experience as an Agronomic Products Inspector or a Plant Inspector (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration)
• Three years of professional experience conducting regulatory or quality assurance inspections of agronomic products or facilities; and four years of paraprofessional experience applying quality, safety, and efficacy protocols of agronomic products for manufacturers or producers; or
• Three years of professional experience conducting regulatory or quality assurance inspections of agronomic products or facilities; and a bachelor’s degree in agricultural science, agribusiness management, agricultural and extension education, animal science, biological engineering, plant science, or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes three years of professional experience conducting regulatory or quality assurance inspections of agronomic products or facilities.

Responsabilidades

• Program Oversight: Develop and manage statewide regulatory programs for commercial feed compliance
• Safety Coordination: Implement animal food safety efforts that protect both animal and human health
• Sampling Management: Organize inspection processes and assess laboratory analyses for compliance
• Technical Guidance: Provide information, training, and support to internal staff and external partners
• Enforcement Actions: Recommend corrective actions and monitor penalty settlements for violations
• Regulatory Support: Prepare documents, respond to inquiries, and assist with statewide regulatory updates

Descripción del empleo

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg seeks an Agronomic Program Specialist to oversee statewide regulatory programs for commercial feed and to promote animal food safety. The role supports public health, compliance with laws, and stronger agricultural practices across Pennsylvania.

The position involves coordinating inspections, providing technical guidance, and preparing regulatory updates. Telework may be available part-time; standard schedule is 8–4, with anticipated travel.