EXECUTIVE I - MEAT AND POULTRY PROGRAM TRAINING SPECIALIST

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

2d•$5,928 - $8,493•Onsite

About The Position

Under general Supervision of the Bureau Chief, serves as the staff training coordinator for the Bureau of Meat and Poultry Inspection. Organizes, plans, develops and facilitates the Meat and Poultry Inspectors (MPIs) and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees (MPITs) training program. As the coordinator for staff development, facilitates training sessions, maintains training attendance records and distributes training materials and information. Serves as the training Liaison for the Bureau of MPI with the communication and implementation of new initiatives, notices, directives and guidelines for the Inspection staff. Reviews and Evaluates audit findings regarding the Meat and Poultry Inspection training programs. Provides Staff Training on meat product label requirements. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

Requires 3 years of experience as a meat and poultry inspector, an inspector supervisor, or Enforcement Investigations and Analysis officer.
Requires passage of United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspections Services course in Inspection methods or similar equivalent training.
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties with overnight stays as appropriate. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
This position is considered light work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(b)). Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. This job may require a good deal of walking or standing or involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

Nice To Haves

Prefers 3 years of experience as a with meat and poultry inspections, an inspection supervision, or Enforcement Investigations and Analysis enforcement.
Prefers the passage of United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspections Services course in Inspection methods or similar equivalent training.
Prefers experience with training or mentoring employees.
Prefers experience with establishing, and/or enhancing, an acceptable working relationship.
Prefers experience working with Public Health Information Systems.
Prefers basic knowledge of practical psychology and human relations necessary to effectively communicate with persons of all educational levels.
Prefers basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Webex to develop training tools and classes.
Prefers extensive knowledge in the regulation, notices, directives and use of the public health information systems associated with meat and poultry inspection.

Responsibilities

Serves as the staff training coordinator for the Bureau of Meat and Poultry Inspection.
Organizes, plans, develops and facilitates the Meat and Poultry Inspectors (MPIs) and Meat and Poultry Inspector Trainees (MPITs) training program.
Facilitates training sessions, maintains training attendance records and distributes training materials and information.
Serves as the training Liaison for the Bureau of MPI with the communication and implementation of new initiatives, notices, directives and guidelines for the Inspection staff.
Reviews and Evaluates audit findings regarding the Meat and Poultry Inspection training programs.
Provides Staff Training on meat product label requirements.
Performs other duties as required or assigned