Food Regulatory Specialist I

State of North Carolina

23h

About The Position

This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. 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 Constable 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 ensuring, 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 standard cased 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. Duties involve inspections and enforcing regulations as they apply to the manufacture, transport, storage, and sale of food; enforcing established laws and regulations to ensure that food manufacturing, storage, and transportation facilities are adequate to ensure a safe, sanitary food supply, as well as adequate identification of the food to consumers via proper label statements. Some overnight travel throughout the state may be involved, especially during the initial training period. In the event of emergencies, some occasional work may be required after hours. Headquarters within the territory: Work territory consists of the following counties: Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Richmond, Scotland and Southern Wake. Candidate must: (1) reside within a county in the territory or (2) reside in NC, within 20 miles, or 30 minutes of any of the counties within the territory OR (3) relocate at own expense, to one of the counties within the territory within four months of employment.

Requirements

• Ability to learn, apply, and explain State or Federal laws or regulations pertaining to the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of foods.
• Ability to learn techniques and understand how equipment is used and what equipment is used in the production, processing, storing, and sale of foods.
• Ability to learn and apply the principles of food sanitation.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Selected applicant may undergo a background check in order to be commissioned as an Officer with the US Dept. of Health & Human Services in order to do contract work with the Food & Drug Administration.
• Bachelor’s degree with a major in biology, food science, home economics, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Duties involve inspections and enforcing regulations as they apply to the manufacture, transport, storage, and sale of food
• enforcing established laws and regulations to ensure that food manufacturing, storage, and transportation facilities are adequate to ensure a safe, sanitary food supply, as well as adequate identification of the food to consumers via proper label statements

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