Shellfish Sanitation & Compliance Specialist

Department of Environmental Quality; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking an Environmental Specialist II (NS) to work on shoreline survey and facilities inspections in southeastern North Carolina. The position focuses on public health significance of pollution sources affecting shellfish growing waters from New River (Onslow County) to the South Carolina line.

Responsibilities include conducting shoreline surveys, inspections and audits of shellstock and crustacean

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related field.
• Two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct shoreline surveys to assess the public health significance of any potential or actual pollution sources that may impact shellfish growing areas between the New River (Onslow County) and the South Carolina State Line.
• Conduct inspections, certifications, and audits of all shellstock, shucking/packing, and crustacean processing operations in southeastern North Carolina.
• Serve as technical expert to shellfish and crustacean processors, and provide advice, training, and technical assistance as needed.
• Provide guidance to shellfish and crustacea operations on HACCP principles and assist in the development of HACCP plans for each facility.
• Assist in the investigation of any shellfish-related foodborne illness complaints or necessary trace-back investigations or recalls in the region.

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking an Environmental Specialist II (NS) to work on shoreline survey and facilities inspections in southeastern North Carolina. The position focuses on public health significance of pollution sources affecting shellfish growing waters from New River (Onslow County) to the South Carolina line.

Responsibilities include conducting shoreline surveys, inspections and audits of shellstock and crustacean