Food Safety & Outbreak Response Coordinator

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 43,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia invites applications for a Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Team (RRT) Coordinator in Kanawha County. The role oversees grant-related expenses, participates in regional and national meetings, trains local health departments and RRT members, and chairs the WV Food Rapid Response Team.

Responsibilities include coordinating environmental health investigations of food-related outbreaks, inspecting manufactured food establishments, and ensuring compliance with FDA contract

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in public health or related field.
• Master's degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Sanitarian or eligible for licensure with WV Board.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all food borne illness environmental health investigations with BPH and Local Health Departments.
• Chair the WV Food Rapid Response Team and coordinate activities and meetings.
• Perform training and inspection of manufactured food establishments statewide.

Skills

Sanitarian experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Job description

The State of West Virginia invites applications for a Foodborne Illness Rapid Response Team (RRT) Coordinator in Kanawha County. The role oversees grant-related expenses, participates in regional and national meetings, trains local health departments and RRT members, and chairs the WV Food Rapid Response Team.

Responsibilities include coordinating environmental health investigations of food-related outbreaks, inspecting manufactured food establishments, and ensuring compliance with FDA contract