Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
Under the general direction of the Environmental Program Manager I, the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) (SES) is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Milk and Dairy Food Safety Branch Central Region Office in Fresno, California. The incumbent will be responsible for the supervision of Environmental Scientists that conduct environmental health inspections on dairy farms and milk processing plants, gather scientific data, research and investigate food safety hazards, test pasteurization equipment for proper operation and food safety controls, and provide analytical expertise and reports on specific food safety parameters on dairies, processing plants, haulers and other dairy food facilities, including those associated with possible illegal sales of substandard or unsafe dairy products to California consumers.
As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
The duties of this position are primarily conducted indoors approximately 80% of the time. The incumbent has an office in the Central Regional Office located in Downtown Fresno. The office is furnished with all the necessary equipment for job performance and function.
Incumbents must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of the work, work well under pressure, make appropriate decisions and recommendations, work independently to complete assignments and meet deadlines.
When working outdoors the incumbent may be exposed to extremes in temperatures and high noise levels in a variety of environments ranging from individual dairy farm premises to complex, multi-story processing plants complexes.
Occasional travel (including nights and weekends) may be required for meetings, events, and field support as needed. A state issued vehicle may be assigned to drive on state business.
The incumbent must follow CDFA, Division, and Branch employee health and safety policies.
This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.
