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SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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Posted : Friday, January 05, 2024 09:01 AM

Requisition No: 826436 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST - 42004259 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42004259 Salary: $43,831.
58 - $52,572.
00 Posting Closing Date: 04/09/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST (FOOD SAFETY INSPECTOR) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY BUREAU OF FOOD INSPECTION ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*** The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Flagler, Lake, Seminole, and Volusia County.
CONTACT: Joel Lloyd, (850) 815-2091 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma and two (2) years of professional work experience.
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional work experience.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES*** To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services: All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc.
must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees appointed to positions involved in food establishment inspections under authority of Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, must complete basic training requirements stated in the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Programs Standard 2 (VNRFRPS), Laws and Rules and Certified Food Manager certifications, as required, as implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 12 months of appointment and/or before attaining permanent status in the class.
This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s.
112.
313, F.
S.
, and Section 60L – 36.
003, Florida Career Service Rules and Regulations.
Occasional travel required.
Must reside in the required county(ies) during employment in this position.
NOTES: Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES: Responsible for conducting regulatory inspections of food establishments under the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) as set forth in Chapter 500,502, or 583 Florida Statutes, and Florida Administrative Code, for compliance with regulatory, sanitation and consumer protection requirements.
Utilizes a risk-based approach to evaluate processing methods, production controls, equipment design, structural design and maintenance, and personnel practices to assure that foods for human consumption are safe and prepared, packed, distributed and stored under sanitary conditions.
Performs inspections/reviews, as required, for contract or cooperative agreement programs with federal partners including, but not limited to, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Performs initial inspections on food establishments, evaluating and assessing the food processes and activities conducted to determine the requirements for the he specific business.
Utilizes science-based knowledge to determine compliance with environmental and sanitation regulations for processes.
Performs joint inspections/investigations with FDA and other federal, state and local agencies as appropriate.
Prepares reports to document regulatory deficiencies, interprets and explains significance of public health laws, rules and sanitation and safety standards to food establishment personnel, advising management of the necessary corrective action as part of each inspection.
Initiates stop sale orders, stop use orders, destruction reports, release notices, and movement of goods under stop sale orders when indicated by inspection findings.
Assists as needed in other territories and districts.
Provides support to the State Hemp Program.
Conducts district training of new personnel as specified in the Inspector Reference Files using a risk-based inspection methodology.
Conducts training at district meetings as directed.
Performs retraining of personnel failing Laws and Rules or field standardization.
Assists in researching and writing training modules to be used at district meetings, for online training and throughout the training process.
Accompanies inspectors, as needed, on re-inspections, follow-up visits, and reoccurring problematic firms where administrative action is anticipated.
Can effectively explain and model the elements of a Risk-based inspection for trainees.
Consistently models professional behavior and proper inspection practices.
Attends meetings as requested.
Responsible for other inspection functions including, but not limited to, investigation of consumer complaints; follow up reporting; food-borne illness investigations; information requests from consumers; opening inspections for new businesses; special inspections of fire or flood damaged food establishments; inspection of foods in vehicles involved in accidents; disaster surveillance; and other tasks as may be designated by the bureau or district supervisor.
Independently exercises professional judgment and institutes appropriate enforcement actions while discharging his or her responsibilities.
Uses effective judgment, knowledge of statutes and rules involved, and awareness of legal implications for compliance with regulations, sanitation, cleanliness, labeling and other food safety regulations and related requirements.
Interviews and takes statements and affidavits from coworkers, industry, consumers, and other government officials regarding issues of alleged violation of Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code.
Provides testimony, documentation and/or affidavits to support search and seizure warrants and/or prosecution through administrative, regulatory, civil and criminal hearings as required.
Some tasks will require evening, weekend and/or holiday activity, including overnight and/or extended travel.
Responsible for inspecting and testing foods for compliance with consumer protection standards.
Conducts inspections and reports the results of testing of foods using various test procedures and methods for compliance with consumer protection standards using sampling methods required by each procedure to insure statistically valid findings.
Related tasks include, but are not limited to, the review of food labels for misrepresentation and inclusion of mandatory consumer information, evaluation of advertising matter for possible product misrepresentation, selection of food samples for laboratory analysis, and investigation and collection of food and environmental samples when circumstances indicate possible food adulteration or other violations of the law.
Responsible for the operation, calibration and maintenance of inspection test equipment including, but not limited to, thermometers, sanitizer test kits, ph meters and associated equipment and reagents.
Administrative functions include the preparation and timely submission of accurate and complete inspection reports, sample collection reports, food permit applications, consumer complaint reports, daily activity reports, travel vouchers, expense vouchers, supply requisitions and other documents as may be required.
Responsible for attending training sessions and courses as designated.
Responsible at all times for following department policies and procedures and conducting official duties in a professional manner as a representative of FDACS.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to use technical critical thinking skills.
Maintain expertise in pathogenic microbial organisms associated with food-borne disease.
Ability to operate a computer to access, input and retrieve electronic information.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
Knowledge of program goals, strategies, policies and procedures of the department.
Skill in completing and maintaining accurate records.
Maintains a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the electronic inspection system.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.
myfrs.
com;) Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com.
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.
” SPECIAL NOTES: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

• Phone : (850) 815-2091

• Location : Bunnell, FL

• Post ID: 9141489207


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