• Job Description

  Req#: 4932880
  ***** This is an internal posting. Only current SCDA employees will be considered. *****
  
  Are you passionate about food safety? Do you have exceptional attention to detail? Are you able to express empathy and enforce compliance? Do you like working in different environments each day? If so, then this position could be a great opportunity for you! The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hiring a Wholesale Food and Produce Sa fety Compliance Officer.
  
  As a Wholesale Food and Produce Safety Compliance Officer your duties will include:
  
  • Completing compliance re-inspections of food manufactures, processors, storage facilities, distributors, and salvagers for compliance under the South Carolina Food and Cosmetic Act.
  • Issuing written reports of observed conditions and required corrections to responsible management.
  • In collaboration with the Standardization and Compliance Manager and Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) staff, plan, manage, initiate, and organize compliance and enforcement activities to maintain conformance with Standard 6 of MFRPS.
  • Managing and coordinating the compliance and enforcement activities related to the South Carolina Produce Safety Act.
  • Implementing written enforcement strategies and methods to track critical and chronic violations and violators.
  • Conducting special inspections and investigations for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) under contract and cooperative agreement.
  • Assisting with duties assigned to perform any duties in assisting and understanding of all MFRPS standards.
  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)
  • A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences (preferably food science) and preferred work experience in food industry.
  • Three (3) years food regulatory inspection experience.
  • Satisfactory completion of MFRPS Standard 2 Basic Inspection Curriculum.
  • Valid state driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle.
  • Must be a current employee of the SC Department of Agriculture.
  • Must have ability to inspect commodities, food manufacturing or agriculture facilities and equipment.
  • Must have ability to tactfully communicate the regulatory aspects of work directly to firm management, food entrepreneurs, regulatory peers, academia, public and private officials and others as needed.
  • Must have the ability to routinely and repetitively climb ladders and stairs, stoop, twist, lift, and carry up to 50lbs. unassisted and perform duties in extreme heat/cold and endure long periods of walking or standing.
  • Required to report to main office monthly or more often as needed.
  • Must have the ability to read fine print on product labels and prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive oral and written reports.
  • Must have ability to exercise judgment in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Must work effectively in a transparent team-oriented environment.

• About the company

  South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States.

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