Deputy Director Meat Inspector

CLEMU Clemson University; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University in Columbia, SC is seeking a Director-level role to supervise a statewide meat and poultry inspection operation, ensuring safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled products under state inspection.

Responsibilities include directing inspection personnel, developing policies and HACCP procedures, and coordinating training for staff. The position involves emergency response duties with FADD, and overseeing product testing and PHIS reporting.

Qualifications

• JOB KNOWLEDGE Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

Responsibilities

• Directs inspection personnel in implementing a complex inspection program performing antemortem and postmortem examinations of food animals, preoperational and operational sanitary inspections, and reviews of HACCP systems to prevent adulterated products from entering the food chain for human consumption.
• Provides input in developing policies, rules, and procedures applicable to enforcement of meat and poultry inspection laws and regulations; leads in areas of inspection program management.
• Assists the Director in preparing training programs for inspection staff and stays abreast of developments in veterinary pathology and public health.
• Trains as a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD) and supports Clemson University Livestock Poultry Health emergency response activities.
• Monitors product testing required by pathogen reduction programs and manages the PHIS database.

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in directing and supervising a statewide inspection operation and workforce. Act as Director as necessary. Provides input in developing meat and poultry inspection program, policies, procedures that comply with Federal and State laws and regulation. Ensures meat & poultry products processed under State inspection are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled. Other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES

• 30% - Inspection Program Personnel Management: Directs inspection personnel in implementing a complex, continuously evolving inspection program performing antemortem and postmortem examinations of food animals, preoperational and operational sanitary inspections, and reviews of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems to prevent adulterated products from entering the food chain for human consumption. Direct and indirect supervision of inspection and compliance personnel. Develops recommendations for the Director.
• 30% - Inspection Program Management: Provides input in developing policies, rules, and procedures applicable to enforcement of meat and poultry inspection laws and regulations. Lead role in areas of inspection program management. Directs, monitors and conducts a preoperational and operational sanitation inspection program and HACCP system to ensure that food products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
• 10% - Training and Professional Development: Assists the Director in preparing training programs for inspection staff in all areas of inspection. Attends meetings and conferences to stay abreast of developments in veterinary pathology, public health, and related administrative procedures. Maintains professional state licensure, USDA accreditation, and FADD accreditation.
• 10% - State Emergency Response Team: Trained as a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD). Assist in Clemson University Livestock Poultry Health (CULPH) emergency response activities and responsibilities, including foreign animal disease investigations. Actively participate in CULPH State Emergency Response Team trainings, meetings, drills, exercises, and activities as assigned.
• 20% - Product Testing Management: Monitors product testing required by the pathogen reduction programs. Manages the Public Health Information System (PHIS) to ensure an accurate and timely database. Prepares and interprets reports from PHIS for the Director, Area Supervisors and Area Veterinarians. Directs and conducts antemortem and postmortem examinations of food animals, preoperational and operational sanitary inspections, and reviews of HACCP systems.

JOB CODE

JOB CODE: UM13 EMPLOYEE TYPE: Regular FTE Staff

Assists in directing and supervising a statewide inspection operation and workforce. Act as Director as necessary. Provides input in developing meat and poultry inspection program, policies, procedures that comply with Federal and State laws and regulation. Ensures meat & poultry products processed under State inspection are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled. Other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE Comprehensive knowledge of theories, concepts and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Perceive, observe, clarity of vision: 75%
• Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors: 15%
• Extends hands or arms in any direction: 30%
• Move, transport, raise or lower 50 lbs or more: 10%
• Recognize or inspect visually: 75%
• Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 70%
• Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl): 15%
• Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder): 15%
• Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc.: 50%
• Walk or move about: 25%
• Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period: 75%
• Stand for Prolonged Period: 25%

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Exposure to bio-hazards (i.e. blood, bodily fluids): 15%
• Overnight travel: 10%
• Burn hazards: 5%
• Electrical hazards: 5%
• Chemical hazards: 10%
• Mechanical hazards: 10%
• Vibration: 5%
• Noise: 10%
• Wet and/or humid: 10%
• Exposure to dust/fumes: 20%
• Exposure to heat or cold: 10%

WORK SCHEDULE

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Expected Salary Range 105,349 - 140,035 Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Essential Support - In the event of an emergency closure or modified operations, this position is necessary to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

JOB LOCATION

Columbia, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 22, 2027

MILITARY AND VETERAN

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties. Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process.

CLOSING STATEMENT

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.