Food Regulatory Specialist I

Ncagr; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Food Regulatory Specialist I for a home-based/field role in the Food & Drug Protection Division. You will inspect, enforce, and ensure compliance with food-related regulations across multiple counties in North Carolina.

A bachelor’s degree in biology, food science, home economics, or related field is required, with strong regulatory knowledge and excellent communication skills. Some travel and after-hours work may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in biology, food science, home economics, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Ability to learn and apply state or Federal laws or regulations pertaining to the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of foods.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and enforce regulations as they apply to the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of foods.
• Identify and ensure proper labeling and safe handling throughout facilities.
• Travel within defined NC counties and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Food safety practices

Oral and written communication

Learning ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, food science, home economics, or related field

Job description

## Food Regulatory Specialist IApply: Remote: Guilford County, NC: Davie County, NC: Davidson County, NC: Randolph County, NC: Rockingham County, NC: Full time: Posted 8 Days Ago: End Date: October 2, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR-124375**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**Agriculture Consumer Service**Job Classification Title**Food Regulatory Specialist I (S)**Position Number**60011977**Grade**NC07**About Us**The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.**Description of Work**Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Position is home based/field work position. This position is located in the Food & Drug Protection Division. The Food & Drug Protection Division has five functioning sections, including the Food Section, the Dairy Section, the Feed Section, the Drug Section, and the Administrative Services Section. In addition, analytical support is provided to the Food & Feed Sections by the Food & Drug Protection Division’s six laboratory branches, i.e. Feed Laboratory, Fertilizer Laboratory, Food Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, Residue Laboratory, and Pesticide Formulations Laboratory. The Division protects the health, welfare, and economic interests of consumers of foods, drugs, livestock feeds, fertilizers, and medical devices by ensuring, thorough inspections and analysis, that these products are wholesome and properly labeled. Duties involve inspections and enforcing regulations as they apply to the manufacture, transport, storage, and sale of food, enforcing established laws and regulations to ensure that food manufacturing, storage, and transportation facilities are adequate to insure a safe, sanitary food supply, as well an adequate identification of the food to consumers via proper label statements. Some overnight travel throughout the state may be involved, especially during the initial training period. In the event of emergencies, some occasional work may be required after hours. Headquarters: Within territory Work territory consists of the following counties: Davidson, Davie, Guilford, Randolph, and Rockingham. Candidate must: (1) reside within a county in the territory or (2) reside in NC, within 20 miles, or 30 minutes of any of the counties within the territory OR (3) relocate at own expense, to one of the counties within the territory within four months of employment Must have a valid driver's license. \\*\\*Selected applicant will undergo a background check in order to be commissioned as an Officer with the US Dept. of Health & Human Services in order to do contract work with the Food & Drug Administration.\\*\\***Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $50,000* Ability to learn, apply, and explain State or Federal laws or regulations pertaining to the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of foods.* Ability to learn techniques and understand how equipment is used and what equipment is used in the production, processing, storing, and sale of foods.* Ability to learn and apply the principles of food sanitation.* Good oral and written communication skills.Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.**Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.** Please follow the instructions to apply online. **It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.**Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. \\* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. \\* Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201. **Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree with a major in biology, food science, home economics, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.