Food Safety Program Manager

State of Kansas•Riley, KS

44d•$86,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

This professional position serves as the administrator and program manager of the Kansas Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Lodging program. In addition, this position is responsible for state administration of the cooperative State - FDA programs regarding inspection of food establishments and food processing plants. The following will be the responsibility of the Food Safety and Lodging Program Manager if chosen. Administration. This position is responsible for developing program budget goals and objectives to ensure statutorily assigned duties are completed in an effective manner. The position is responsible for preparing the Food Safety and Lodging program budget for submission for review and inclusion in the KDA budget, and for proper monitoring and oversight of program expenditures. The position is also responsible for development and oversight of the conduct of activities defined in cooperative agreements or memorandums of understanding with the U.S Food and Drug Administration and other state and federal agencies. Enforcement. This position must ensure all statutes, rules, and regulations assigned to the Food Safety and Lodging program are properly enforced. The position is responsible for making sure investigations and inspections are properly conducted by program staff and for ensuring that proper enforcement actions are taken when violations of assigned laws have been identified. Work is performed in concert with the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Agribusiness Services Director and agency legal staff. The incumbent is also responsible for the development and implementation of appropriate regulations for assigned statutes. Supervision. This position is responsible for direct guidance, coordination, and supervision of program staff and their activities. The position is also responsible for identifying training needs for program technical and clerical staff and assisting those staff in maintaining and enhancing skill levels. This position also reviews the performance evaluations of program personnel and makes recommendations regarding the validity of these performance evaluations. Agency Representation. This position represents the Kansas Department of Agriculture in several professional associations including the Association of Food and Drug Officials. The position also works closely with Kansas State University, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration to assure the statutory requirements of the department and agency are met. The incumbent will continue and help foster relationships with state and federal partners to promote food safety and education. Other Duties. This position is asked to complete reports, documents or submit information as necessary or requested by agency, state and federal authorities. The incumbent may be called upon to perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture. The position also serves to advise and assist the Secretary in development of agency and program policies on issues.

Requirements

Professionally minded individuals with seven or more years of professional business management experience including analytical skills in developing and managing large budgets, grant writing, financial modeling, and long-term planning.
Must have three or more years' team management experience, including supervision of middle managers, with excellent leadership and coaching skills.
Candidates may qualify through a combination of relevant education, work experience, training, or certification.
Excellent public speaking, written and verbal communication skills.
Must be able to obtain and maintain commissioning by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Employee must have a valid Class C (or higher) Kansas driver's license or equivalent license from another state. Employee is responsible to maintain an acceptable driving record to safely drive state vehicle and be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Nice To Haves

Professionally minded individuals with four or more years of relevant education, work experience, training, or certification in public health, food science, food technology or a biological or agricultural science related field is preferred.
Knowledge of food safety Laws/Regulations relating to food inspection, food preparation, food processing procedures, HACCP, and formulations is helpful.
Experience in public health regulation or graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public health, food science / technology, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing program budget goals and objectives
Preparing the Food Safety and Lodging program budget
Monitoring and oversight of program expenditures
Development and oversight of the conduct of activities defined in cooperative agreements or memorandums of understanding with the U.S Food and Drug Administration and other state and federal agencies
Ensure all statutes, rules, and regulations assigned to the Food Safety and Lodging program are properly enforced
Making sure investigations and inspections are properly conducted by program staff
Ensuring that proper enforcement actions are taken when violations of assigned laws have been identified
Development and implementation of appropriate regulations for assigned statutes
Direct guidance, coordination, and supervision of program staff and their activities
Identifying training needs for program technical and clerical staff and assisting those staff in maintaining and enhancing skill levels
Reviewing the performance evaluations of program personnel and makes recommendations regarding the validity of these performance evaluations
Representing the Kansas Department of Agriculture in several professional associations including the Association of Food and Drug Officials
Working closely with Kansas State University, Kansas Department of Health and Environment, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration to assure the statutory requirements of the department and agency are met
Continue and help foster relationships with state and federal partners to promote food safety and education
Complete reports, documents or submit information as necessary or requested by agency, state and federal authorities
Perform other tasks as deemed necessary by the Office of the Secretary of Agriculture
Advise and assist the Secretary in development of agency and program policies on issues

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
Sick & Vacation leave
Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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