Senior Sanitation And Safety Specialist Internal Agency

Senior Sanitation And Safety Specialist

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Charlotte, Collier, Lee, Manatee and Sarasota County. Contact:
Saskia Underwood

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of professional work experience; or A bachelor's degree (4 years) or higher from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of professional work experience. Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Additional Requirements:

Employees appointed to positions involved in food establishment inspections under authority of Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, must pass and maintain the training and certification required by Rule 5K-4.021, Florida Administrative Code, within 12 months of appointment. This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s.112.313, F.S., and Section 60L – 36.003, Florida Administrative Code. Occasional travel required.

Must reside in required areas as specified in Division Policy A-10. Some tasks will require evening, weekend and/or holiday activity, including overnight and/or extended travel.

Job Duties:

Responsible for conducting regulatory inspections of food establishments under the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) as set forth in Chapter 500,502, or 583 Florida Statutes, and Florida Administrative Code, for compliance with regulatory, sanitation and consumer protection requirements. Utilizes a risk-based approach to evaluate processing methods, production controls, equipment design, structural design and maintenance, and personnel practices to assure that foods for human consumption are safe and prepared, packed, distributed and stored under sanitary conditions.

Performs inspections/reviews, as required, for contract or cooperative agreement programs with federal partners including, but not limited to, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Performs initial inspections on food establishments, evaluating and assessing the food processes and activities conducted to determine the requirements for the specific business. Utilizes science-based knowledge to determine compliance with environmental and sanitation regulations for processes.

Performs joint inspections/investigations with FDA and other federal, state and local agencies as appropriate. Prepares reports to document regulatory deficiencies, interprets and explains significance of public health laws, rules and sanitation and safety standards to food establishment personnel, advising management of the necessary corrective action as part of each inspection. Initiates stop sale orders, stop use orders, destruction reports, release notices, and movement of goods under stop sale orders when indicated by inspection findings.

Assists as needed in other areas of the state. Responsible for conducting all aspects of joint regulatory inspections of retail food establishments with FDACS inspection staff who require additional training, including foods that require a Special Process Approval. Responsible for assignment and co-ownership of requests in the electronic inspection system. Responsible for other inspection functions including, but not limited to, investigation of consumer complaints;

follow up reporting; food-borne illness investigations; information requests from consumers; opening inspections for new businesses; special inspections of fire or flood damaged food establishments; inspection of foods in vehicles involved in accidents; disaster surveillance; and other tasks as may be designated by the bureau or district supervisor. Independently exercises professional judgment and institutes appropriate enforcement actions while discharging his or her responsibilities.

Uses effective judgment, knowledge of statutes and rules involved, and awareness of legal implications for compliance with regulations, sanitation, cleanliness, labeling and other food safety regulations and related requirements. Interviews and takes statements and affidavits from coworkers, industry, consumers, and other government officials regarding…