Lexington County, South Carolina
Retail Food Safety Standards Officer
Job details
- Location
- Lexington County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $59,000 - $64,000/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
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.
Did we mention that a take home State vehicle is provided?
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)
Position Duties
- 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.
Minimum 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.
Other Qualifications
- 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.
Benefits
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Supplemental Questions
01
Please describe your knowledge or experience in evaluating Standard Operating Procedure's (SOP's) and implementing Regulation 61-25.
02
Please describe your experience in training and/or auditing work performance of others.
03
Describe any experience you may have with food industry regulations, data collection, tracking, recording and analysis. If none, enter N/A.
04
Describe your experience with adhering to established deadlines. ** Do not cut and paste from other areas of your application or resume. **
05
Please acknowledge that you understand this is a field position with significant daily travel throughout South Carolina in an agency issued vehicle.
- Yes
- No
06
Are you willing to accept a salary within the range of $59,000 and $64,000 as determined by education, qualifications, prior experience and internal equity?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you a South Carolina State Retiree?
- Yes
- No
08
How did you hear about this position?
- SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov
- College Website
- Dice.com
- Indeed.com
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- A current employee
- A former employee
- SC Works
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Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Department of Agriculture Address 1200 Senate Street, Suite 527Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone803-734-2199
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