FOOD SAFETY SPECIALIST I AND II - WAILUKU / KAHULUI, MAUI

About the role

This vacancy is with the Department of Health. THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Responsibilities

• Promote, protect, and maintain a healthy and safe environment for the public through inspection, education, and enforcement activities.
• Implement the statutes, rules, and regulations relating to environmental sanitation, and/or safety programs concerning foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices.
• Identify, mitigate, and prevent disease transmission through improperly prepared foods, contaminated waters, and adulteration and/or misbranding of foods, drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices.

Requirements

• Legal Authorization To Work Requirement: Must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.
• Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the physical or biological sciences.
• Professional Specialized Experience: Six (6) months of professional inspectional or investigational work experience involved in the interpretation and application of the laws, regulations in public health.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices, and objectives of the environmental health programs.
• A thorough knowledge of pertinent regulations and laws.
• A thorough working knowledge of bacteriology, chemistry, physics, vector control methods, and social sciences.

Skills

• Ability to interpret and apply environmental health laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of food, drug, cosmetic, and medical device safety standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct inspections, issue citations, and investigate violations.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Health insurance, group life insurance, retirement plan, and deferred compensation.
• Transportation benefits, flexible spending accounts, and sabbatical leaves with pay.
• Temporary disability insurance and social security contributions.

Pay

• Level I: $4,368 per month (SR-16, Step D)
• Level II: $4,725 per month (SR-18, Step D)

Schedule

Not specified in the job posting.