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Quality Assurance and Training Spec - (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

My Florida Corp Defunct, Alachua, Florida, United States, 32615


Quality Assurance and Training Spec - 42001990 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Date: Sep 17, 2024

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Requisition No: 837569

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: Quality Assurance and Training Spec - 42001990 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001990

Salary: $48,400.04 - $58,080.10

Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2024

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

QUALITY ASSURANCE & TRAINING SPECIALIST

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY

BUREAU OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT

* INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED. *

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Alachua, Bay, Calhoun, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Hernando, Hillsborough, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Marion, Okaloosa, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Santa Rosa, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington County.

CONTACT:

Ann Johnson, (850) 728-5894

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental health, sanitary science, public health, engineering, or hotel or restaurant management and two (2) years of professional environmental health, food safety or food establishment, hotel or restaurant management experience;or

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional environmental health, food safety or food establishment, hotel or restaurant management experience;or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the educational areas described above and one (1) year of professional environmental health, food safety or food establishment, hotel or restaurant management experience;or

Field or laboratory experience in environmental or public health, a physical or natural science, engineering or experience in food establishment, hotel or restaurant management or food safety, hotel or restaurant inspection can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.”Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml)

ATTENTION CANDIDATES

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values

and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified

individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees appointed to positions involved in food establishment inspections under authority of Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, must pass and maintain the Food and Drug Administration Standardization Program and/or Manufactured Food Certification, and Laws and Rules and Certified Food Manager certifications, as required, as implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 12 months of appointment and/or before attaining permanent status in the class.

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s.112.313, F.S., and Section 60L – 36.003, Florida Career Service Rules and Regulations.

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Responsible for implementing training programs, providing inspector and supervisor standardization, and providing training and instruction to inspectors and supervisors in the retail food inspection program.

Training: Implements training programs, coordinates training activity with section managers and supervisors; disseminates information to inspectors and supervisors; evaluates local training needs and assists in developing local training programs; prepares and submits necessary forms and paperwork. Provides support to the State Hemp Program.

Standardization: Maintains precise knowledge of standardization requirements and protocol. Standardizes new employees and re-standardizes inspectors and supervisors as called upon; and completes and forwards standardization forms as part of continuous training and standardization program.

Carries out food store inspections or related food establishment surveillance work as assigned to meet special needs or to supplement inspection work force. Responsible for attending training sessions and courses as designated. Provides assistance in an emergency response as directed. Some tasks will require evening, weekend and/or holiday activity, including overnight and/or extended travel. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Industry contact: Provides industry with training information and training assistance as directed by the bureau. Reviews sanitation and other inspection requirements with industry as may be directed. Meets with and discusses inspection activity with interested individuals or citizen groups or with representatives of the media as directed by the department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Theory and applied knowledge in biological, chemical, physical and environmental factors affecting food safety and related control measures.

Ability to evaluate food processing plant and retail store structures, environment, equipment, methods and controls for compliance with sanitation requirements.

Knowledge in specialized food processing including seafood and low acid foods.

Skill in documenting sanitation discrepancies and advising management in corrective action.

Knowledge of food grades and grading criteria and proficiencies in examining and testing foods for compliance including test‑kit and/or equipment usage.

Working knowledge of statutes and rules establishing food requirements.

Ability to exercise professional judgment and manner while conducting inspections and in instituting appropriate enforcement actions.

Ability to accurately and timely prepare reports.

Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;

State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visitwww.myfrs.com;)

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers;

And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visitwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the“Total Compensation Estimator Tool”located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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