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Requisition No: 848787 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: CHIEF OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT - 42000465 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY BUREAU OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT ***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY *** CONTACT: Kelly Vance (850) 879-9026; Kelly.Vance@FDACS.gov MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, or equivalent natural or physical science and (5) five years of experience managing a chemical laboratory:

or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, or equivalent natural or physical science

and

four (4) years of professional experience as described above;

or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, or equivalent natural or physical science

and

two (2) years of professional experience as described above. This position requires possession of a valid 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. ***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: This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions s.112.313, F.S. and Section 60L – 36.003, Florida Career Service Rules and Regulations. This position has vendor invoice/warrant processing responsibilities in accordance with s 215.422, F.S. NOTES: Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. Preference will be given to applicants that possess five or more years of management over field inspection training programs and/or management and/or familiarity with ISO 17025 lab auditing. JOB DUTIES: This position is responsible for oversight of the division’s quality management and assurance functions. Oversees the division’s quality and training sections including: Laboratory Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance and Training – Retail Food Inspection, and Quality Assurance and Training – Manufactured Food Inspection, and all other training and quality assurance activities throughout the division. This position also works with the assistant director in oversight of the division’s internal safety program including emergency response management. As a supervisor, the incumbent must communicate with, motivate, provide or coordinate training, and direct the work of subordinates. Monitors work performance of subordinates, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed. Approves timesheets and leave requests. Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures. Working with the other bureau chiefs and with the director’s office, this position develops, implements, reviews and revises policies and procedures for training, quality management, standardization and emergency management for the division and is responsible for the annual review and revision of the division’s Continuity of Operations Plan. Develops and implements an audit plan to ensure division-wide conformance with the policies and procedures for training, quality management, standardization and emergency management for the division. Recommends applicable changes to statute, rule, division-wide policies, and bureau level procedures as appropriate to ensure a highly successful division-wide training, quality management, standardization and emergency management function. Performs personnel responsibilities, including employee guidance, disciplinary procedures, recruitment and selection, performance reviews and training assessment needs. Reviews and monitors employee required documents, reports, travel and voucher approvals, correspondence and other administrative duties associated with this position and special tasks as assigned. Ensures that all inspection personnel have met and maintain the training certification and qualifications as necessary for their position. Ensures such certifications and qualifications are performed in the timeframe prescribed. Communicates on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and superiors both individually and in staff meetings. Represents the division or department as a participant in public meetings and speaking engagements. Responsible for attending meetings, training sessions and courses as designated. Responds to disaster or emergency situations and operates under incident command structure as required. Some tasks, including emergency response, will require extended hours, evening, weekend and/or holiday activity, including overnight and or extended travel. Performs other related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge in technical matters comparable to that acquired in satisfying college degree requirements of a major in chemistry, biology, food science or an equivalent natural science. Skilled in planning. Ability to manage a state-wide regulatory analytical program. Ability to communicate with a high level of effectiveness. 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 visit www.myfrs.com;) 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. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310

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