Feed Compliance Officer

State of North Carolina

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. This position is located in the Food & Drug Protection Division. The Food & Drug Protection Division has five functioning sections, including the Food Section, the Dairy Section, the Feed Section, the Drug Section, and the Administrative Services Section. In addition, analytical support is provided to the Food & Feed Sections by the Food & Drug Protection Division’s six laboratory branches, i.e. Feed Laboratory, Fertilizer Laboratory, Food Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, Residue Laboratory, and Pesticide Formulations Laboratory. The Agricultural Science Center Laboratory also performs analytical services for other divisions of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and other state agencies. The Division protects the health, welfare, and economic interests of consumers of foods, drugs, livestock feeds, fertilizers, and medical devices by insuring, through inspections and analysis, that these products are wholesome and properly labeled. Our laboratories have the responsibility to provide accurate, traceable, and defensible data to support Division programs and protect NC consumers. Utilizing a combination of standardized and in-house procedures and a variety of equipment, the labs are charged with assuring samples are received, prepared, and tested under the highest level of expertise. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Feed Compliance Officer II in the enforcement of the North Carolina Commercial Feed Law of 1973 and its associated rules and regulations. This assistance will focus on four program areas: (1) Sample Management – official sampling of feed for quality; (2) Registration/Labeling – management of the Agriculture Regulatory System for product registration; (3) Investigations/Recalls – feed consumer and industry complaints and product recalls; and (4) assistance with the administration of the Farm Feed Testing Program (forage testing).

Requirements

• Ability to learn about applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations that govern the manufacture, storage and distribution and sale of food.
• Ability to learn about animal feed products and related processing techniques and equipment, as well as the regulatory, analytical, and inspectional procedures for various types of animal feed.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, gather and analyze documentary evidence, and to prepare oral and written reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and federal regulatory personnel, the animal feed industry, inspectors, and the general public.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of MS Office software.
• Bachelor’s degree in animal science, poultry science or related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in animal production, feed manufacturing or other feed related industry, research or compliance work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Sample Management – official sampling of feed for quality
• Registration/Labeling – management of the Agriculture Regulatory System for product registration
• Investigations/Recalls – feed consumer and industry complaints and product recalls
• assistance with the administration of the Farm Feed Testing Program (forage testing)

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees