Retail Food Safety Inspector - Richland

Job Responsibilities

• Completing compliance graded inspections of retail food service establishments and initiating actions, if necessary, to ensure compliance with Regulation 61-25 governing Retail Food Establishments.
• Ensuring foods are prepared, packaged, and marketed under safe and sanitary conditions.
• Maintaining all required Quality Assurance/Quality Control activities including but not limited to proficiency testing and standardization.
• Providing complete, detailed reports of inspections, and outlining any necessary enforcement action.
• Conducting complaint investigations in accordance with applicable Standard Operation Procedures and program guidance.
• Investigating suspected cases of foodborne illness; collaborating with industry stakeholders in investigations.
• Performing pre-operational inspections and issuing permits for new facilities.

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!
• Up to 13 paid holidays; generous annual and sick leave accruals.
• Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering free counseling sessions for employees and household members.
• Free Life Management Services (legal, financial, and more).

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in the natural or physical sciences or a related field.
• Natural or physical science may include, but are not limited to Food Science, Nutrition, Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Public Health, etc.
• An associate's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related field and two (2) years of environmental health or a high school diploma and four (4) years of environmental health or related experience, such as Food Safety/Service Industry, may be substituted for the required degree.
• A valid state driver's license and ability to operate a motorized vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge/Experience in food, sanitation, food safety, or in the food service industry.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal food laws and regulations.
• Certified Food Service Manager.

Additional Comments

• Extensive in-state day travel using a state provided vehicle.
• Must be able to operate in confined spaces; and inspect inside, over top, behind, and under kitchen equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences and prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and shift objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods in extreme heat and cold.
• Work effectively in a transparent, team-oriented environment and prepare reports / written correspondence with accurate technical regulatory language.
• Ability to exercise judgement in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, rules and regulations, be detail oriented, and highly organized.
• Ability to read fine print on food product labels.
• Occasional overnight and/or out-of-state travel required.