Agriculture Compliance Specialist 1 -Retail Food Safety - Polk, Georgia
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Polk, Georgia Ag Jobs
| Job Ref: | 1803320436 |
| Employer: | Ag Jobs |
| Company Name: | Georgia CEO |
| Category: |
Agronomy
Animal Health – Nutrition – Veterinary Banking - Financial Services Biotech – R&D – Science Dairy Equipment - Machinery Food Safety Human Resources Legal Livestock Management Operations Other |
| Job Type: | Full Time |
| Specific Salary and/or Range: | $39,500.00 |
Location | |
| Country: | United States |
| State: | Georgia |
| City: | Polk |
| Map: | United States, Georgia (Show on map) |
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We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership. • The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce. • The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation. Applicant must reside in the following Counties or be willing to relocate: • Polk • Haralson • Paulding Job Summary: This position is in the GDA's Retail Food Section of the Food Safety Division. The Food Safety section is responsible for protecting consumers' health by ensuring that food in Georgia is prepared in a clean environment and honestly presented. In addition, the Food Safety Division is responsible for enforcing State laws, rules, and regulations by conducting sanitation inspections of Retail Food Stores. • The Food Safety Division employs specialists, which conduct random, unannounced inspections of regulated firms that are licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. • These regulated firms include grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, seafood operations, salvage food operations, and mobile meat trucks. Additionally, ensuring Good Retail Practices (GROs) are followed and food wholesomeness is maintained. • Agriculture Compliance Specialists collect food and water samples during inspections and review sanitation practices and product labels. All Agriculture Compliance specialists must complete advanced training in various specialized processing operations. Job Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
NOTE : If you are applying for this position based on college credit, please submit a copy of your college transcript with your application. This will help determine if you meet the qualifications for this position based on your education. Failure to submit a transcript may result in not being eligible for this specific position if qualifying based on education. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants, who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas: • Certification as a registered sanitarian or registered environmental health specialist by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA).
NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports. HOW TO APPLY: Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers:
The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to this office's large volume of submissions, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification. If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615. ** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified * Bachelor's degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry or a related area from an accredited college or university OR certification as a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist. | |
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