Retail Food Safety Inspector (Agriculture)

State of Georgia; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia's Department of Agriculture seeks an Agriculture Compliance Specialist 1 to enforce health and sanitation standards in retail food establishments within an assigned territory. You will collect samples, document regulatory findings, and coordinate with laboratories to ensure consumer safety.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws, and collaborating with industry and federal/state/local agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in agronomy/related field and relevant certification or experience.
• Two years of professional experience inspecting and ensuring compliance with health and food laws.
• Background checks required; employment verification and criminal records investigations may be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and investigates retail food establishments for compliance with health and sanitation laws.
• Collects food, water, and environmental samples for laboratory analysis.
• Transports samples to laboratories within prescribed methods and timeframes.
• Maintains knowledge of current policies, laws, regulations, and guidance documents.
• Plans, organizes, and manages assigned territory and program activities.
• Reports findings through the appropriate chain of command and serves as a program technical expert.

Skills

Inspecting & investigations experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry, or related field

Certification as Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

The State of Georgia's Department of Agriculture seeks an Agriculture Compliance Specialist 1 to enforce health and sanitation standards in retail food establishments within an assigned territory. You will collect samples, document regulatory findings, and coordinate with laboratories to ensure consumer safety.

Responsibilities include conducting inspections, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws, and collaborating with industry and federal/state/local agencies.