Retail Food Safety Standards Officer at State of… · Lexington…

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. If you are looking for a career with a great team, apply today! As a Retail Food Safety Standards Officer some of your duties will include:

• 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)

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.