JOB Do you have exceptional attention to detail? Do you enjoy performing inspections? 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
Retail Food Safety Inspector for the Mount Pleasant area. As a Retail Food Safety Inspector, you will inspect food establishments such as restaurants, food trucks, grocery stores, markets, schools, etc. to ensure the proper sanitary practices are being followed.
As a Retail Food Safety Inspector your duties will include:-
Completing compliance graded inspections of retail food service establishments and initiate actions, if necessary, to ensure compliance with Regulation 61-25 governing Retail Food Establishments.
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Ensuring foods are prepared, packaged, and marketed under safe and sanitary conditions.
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Maintaining all required Quality Assurance/Quality Control activities including but not limited to proficiency testing and standardization.
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Providing complete, detailed reports of inspections, and outline any necessary enforcement action.
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Conducting complaint investigations in accordance with applicable Standard Operation Procedure and program guidance.
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Investigating suspected cases of foodborne illness; collaborating with industry stakeholders in investigations.
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Providing programmatic consultation to food service industry personnel and other stakeholders.
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Performing pre-operational inspections and issues permits for new facilities.
Did we mention that a take home State vehicle is provided?
BENEFITS
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Generous State benefits to include retirement, health, vision, dental and life insurance.
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Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for employee only coverage is less than $100/month!
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Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for full family coverage is only $307/month!
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13 paid holidays; generous annual and sick leave accruals.
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Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave.
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Employee Assistance Program
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Free counseling sessions for employees and household members
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Free Life Management Services (legal, financial, and more)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- 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.
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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.
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A valid state driver's license and ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Extensive in-state day travel using a state provided vehicle.
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Must be able to operate in confined spaces; and inspect inside, over top, behind, and under kitchen equipment.
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Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences and prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
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Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and shift objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
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Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods in extreme heat and cold.
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Must work effectively in a transparent, team-oriented environment and prepare reports / written correspondence with accurate technical regulatory language.
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Ability to exercise judgement in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, rules and regulations, be detail oriented, and highly organized.
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Ability to read fine print on food product labels.
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Occasional overnight and/or out-of-state travel required.
