Environmental Specialist
About The Position
This Environmental Specialist has responsibilities in both the shoreline survey and the facilities inspections programs within the Shellfish Sanitation and Recreational Water Quality Section. As part of the shoreline survey program, the person in this position will evaluate and assess the public health significance of any potential or actual pollution sources that may impact shellfish growing waters in all active growing areas between the New River in Onslow County and the South Carolina State Line. This position is also responsible for conducting inspections, certifications, and audits of shellstock, shucking/packing, and crustacean processing operations in southeastern North Carolina in accordance with the guidelines set by the National Shellfish Sanitation Program as well as the North Carolina rules governing the sanitation of shellfish and the handling, packing, and shipping of crustacea meat.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Conduct shoreline surveys to assess the public health significance of any potential or actual pollution sources that may impact shellfish growing areas between the New River in Onslow County and the South Carolina State Line.
- Conduct inspections, certifications, and audits of all shellstock, shucking/packing, and crustacean processing operations in southeastern North Carolina.
- Serve as technical expert to shellfish and crustacean processors, and provide advice, training, and technical assistance as needed.
- Provide guidance to shellfish and crustacea operations on HACCP principles and assist in the development of HACCP plans for each facility
- Assist in the investigation of any shellfish-related foodborne illness complaints or necessary trace-back investigations or recalls in the region.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
