Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Food Safety Inspector)

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

4d•$5,714 - $8,764•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Agriculture, Food Safety & Animal Health Program, is looking to hire a Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Food Safety Inspectors). As a Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Food Safety Inspector), you will plan and perform inspections in food establishments. You will collect dairy, shellfish, and food samples, package test samples according to proper controls, ship or deliver to the Agency laboratory, and interpret lab results for compliance with state and federal standards. You will review and evaluate complex facility plans and applications for compliance with applicable State and Federal laws for food establishments. You will collect documents and facts, write- reports, assess effectiveness, observe reprocessing or destruction related to recalled products. The Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Food Safety Inspector) is a Permanent full-time position working in the Salem, Oregon area and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The goal of this recruitment is to fill the position at a Natural Resources Specialist 3 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a Natural Resources Specialist 3 (Food Safety Trainee) to apply, as we may consider under filling these positions until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a Natural Resources Specialist 3. Under-fill training will not exceed two years.

Requirements

Must be licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist with the State of Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board.
Bachelor's degree from a university or college with at least 45 quarter hours of science background in environmental sanitation and two years of experience in environmental health working under the supervision of an environmental health specialist, OR
A graduate degree in community health or public health and one year of experience in environmental health working under the supervision of an environmental health specialist, OR
Reciprocity: Bachelor's or graduate degree as noted above and affidavit of licensure demonstrating proof of current active registration with no current or pending disciplinary action. The registration must have been issued by a regulatory body of another state or a national association recognized by the board.
Must have a current and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be eligible to register and obtain registration as an Environmental Health Trainee with the State of Oregon's Environmental Health Registration Board at time of hire.
Applicants who do not meet the work experience requirements but who meet the educational requirements may obtain a trainee license.
A trainee may take the written examination before completion of the required work experience but must take the Oregon Laws and Rules examination before a trainee registration will be issued.
A photocopy of the Registered Environmental Sanitation License is required to be attached.

Nice To Haves

Excellent attention to detail
Ability to remain objective and analyze a problem from multiple angles before coming to a conclusion.
Great communication skills including verbal communication with both technical and non-technical customers.
Ability to build relationships with customers through intentional engagement.
Dedication to professionalism
Bilingual in Spanish

Responsibilities

Plan and perform inspections in food establishments.
Collect dairy, shellfish, and food samples.
Package test samples according to proper controls.
Ship or deliver samples to the Agency laboratory.
Interpret lab results for compliance with state and federal standards.
Review and evaluate complex facility plans and applications for compliance with applicable State and Federal laws for food establishments.
Collect documents and facts.
Write reports.
Assess effectiveness.
Observe reprocessing or destruction related to recalled products.