Retail Food Safety Standards Officer

South Carolina Department of Agriculture; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State benefits

Low BCBS premium

13 paid holidays

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Free counseling

Life management services

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Retail Food Safety team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent customer service, keen attention to detail, a passion for teaching others, and strong organizational skills.

The position involves statewide evaluation, standardization, and training of regional staff, contributing to Regulation 61-25, and providing guidance to industry and personnel to ensure food safety objectives are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural or physical sciences or related field with five years environmental health experience
• Associate degree in natural or physical sciences or related field with seven years environmental health experience
• High school diploma with nine years environmental health experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct statewide evaluation, standardization, and training of regional food protection staff.
• Assist with implementation of Regulation 61-25, including SOPs, fact sheets, and marking guides.
• Evaluate employee performance through data analysis and audits of retail food protection staff.
• Provide programmatic consultation and assistance with training food service industry personnel.
• Act as FDA Standard for the state program.
• Assist in development of internal and industry guidance documents for Regulation 61-25.
• Provide programmatic consultation to food service industry and others.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent field work

MS Office

Field travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural or physical sciences or related technical field

Associate degree in natural or physical sciences or related technical field

High school diploma with nine years environmental health experience

Job description

The South Carolina Department Agriculture (SCDA) is seeking a dynamic individual to add to our Retail Food Safety team! The ideal candidate will possess great customer service skills, have a keen eye for attention to detail, enjoy sharing teaching others, and be highly organized.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducting statewide evaluation, standardization, and training of regional food protection staff.
• Assisting with implementation of Regulation 61-25, including the development of standard operating procedures, fact sheets, and marking guides.
• Performing evaluation of employee performance through data analysis and by conducting standardization and audits of retail food protection staff within the required time frames.
• Providing programmatic consultation and assistance with training food service industry, personnel, and other interested persons to ensure optimal level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet program objectives.
• Acting as Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Standard for the state program.
• Being responsible for assisting in the development of internal, and industry guidance documents to ensure uniform interpretation and application of Regulation 61-25.
• Providing programmatic consultation to food service industry, personnel, and other interested persons.

Benefits

• Generous State benefits to include retirement, health, vision, dental and life insurance.
• Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for employee only coverage is less than $100/month!
• Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for full family coverage is only $307/month!
• 13 paid holidays; generous annual and sick leave accruals.
• Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
• Free Life Management Services (legal, financial, and more)

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and five (5) years of environmental health or related experience; OR
• An associate degree in the natural or physical sciences or related technical field and seven (7) years of environmental health or related experience; OR
• A high school diploma and nine (9) years of environmental health or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in food protection and sanitation and thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal food laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental health regulations.
• Current FDA Standard certification Data management skills.

Additional Comments

• Able to provide outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and encourage positive working relationships with coworkers, industry, and government officials.
• Capable of working independently in a field environment.
• Ability to successfully complete prescribed technical coursework and pass any test relevant to the position within the probationary period or trial period.
• Significant daily travel throughout South Carolina and frequent overnight travel.
• Participation on the Environmental Response Team and subject to on call or call back 24/7.
• Proficiency with Microsoft office professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Experience using tablets and other electronic equipment in a field environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.