Food Regulatory Specialist I
About The Position
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. 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 Division protects the health, welfare, and economic interests of consumers of foods, drugs, livestock feeds, fertilizers, and medical devices by ensuring, thorough inspections and analysis, that these products are wholesome and properly labeled.
Requirements
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Selected applicant will 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- reside within a county in the territory or reside in NC, within 20 miles, or 30 minutes of any of the counties within the territory OR relocate at own expense, to one of the counties within the territory within four months of employment
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 insure a safe, sanitary food supply, as well an 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.
Benefits
- State Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
