Retail Food Safety Compliance Inspector

State-of-Georgi; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is seeking a Retail Food Compliance Specialist 1 to enforce state food safety standards and inspect retail food establishments across Floyd, Chattooga, Dade and Polk counties.

You will collect samples, document findings, and coordinate laboratory analyses while maintaining current knowledge of applicable regulations. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification is required to qualify for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry, or a related area from an accredited college or university OR certification as a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist.
• Two years of professional experience conducting inspections and investigations for compliance with established state and federal health and food and/or milk sanitation laws, rules, and regulations; and/orWorking knowledge of Windows computer operating system and applications.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and investigates retail food establishments for compliance with applicable health and sanitation laws and regulations.
• Performs duties to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Collects food samples, water samples, and/or environmental swabs for laboratory analysis.
• Transports samples to laboratories for analysis within the prescribed methods and timeframe.
• Maintains a working knowledge of current policies, laws, regulations and guidance documents.
• Attends training sessions, meetings and conferences.
• Verifies accuracy of scales; Checks refrigeration equipment for proper operation.
• Checks for proper product packaging and labeling.
• Observes food facility and employees; Ensures proper equipment cleaning procedures and proper handling of insecticides and sanitizing chemicals.
• Investigates food for wholesomeness after disasters including fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, and/or transportation accidents.
• Plans, organizes, and manages assigned territory, training, and program activities.
• Reports compliance findings through appropriate chain; Serves as a technical expert within program of assignment.
• Maintains working relationship with food industry and related entities, including federal, state, and local agencies.
• Prepares and completes agency, state, and federal forms as required.
• Performs USDA Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) contract work as directed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry, or related area

Certification as Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist

Job description

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is seeking a Retail Food Compliance Specialist 1 to enforce state food safety standards and inspect retail food establishments across Floyd, Chattooga, Dade and Polk counties.

You will collect samples, document findings, and coordinate laboratory analyses while maintaining current knowledge of applicable regulations. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent certification is required to qualify for this role.