Sanitation And Safety Specialist - 42000889

Requisition No: 825594

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST - 42000889

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000889

Salary: $39,846.82 - $47,816.34

Posting Closing Date: 04/01/2024

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SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY

BUREAU OF DAIRY INDUSTRY

• OPEN COMPETITIVEOPPORTUNITY*

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Southeast Hillsborough County.

CONTACT:

Jennifer Lester, (850) 879-8617

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma and one (1) year of professional work experience.

A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university can substitute for the one (1) year of professional work experience.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

• 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 collecting samples for the dairy regulatory program must pass an evaluation conducted by a Milk Sampling Surveillance Officer to become a Certified Sampler within 90 days of employment and maintain valid certification.

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.

Occasional travel required.

Must reside in required in one of the following zip codes throughout employment in this position: 33598; 33579; 33547; 33567; 33566; 33563; 33527; 33565.

NOTES:

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

JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent in this position administers a dairy regulatory program in an assigned area according to the requirements of the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, Florida Dairy and Frozen Dessert Laws and Guidelines of the Bureau of Dairy Industry. Responsibility for completion of requirements on a quarterly basis rests upon the individual. Completion of these activities is vital to meeting the agency goal of "Ensure the safety and wholesomeness of foods and other consumer products."

Inspect each dairy farm, milk and milk products plant, transfer depot, single service container plant, frozen dessert plant, manufacturing plant, wash station, bulk milk tanker and bulk milk hauler in an assigned area. Inspection frequency and procedures are those in accordance with the requirements of Chapters 502, Florida Statutes, and 5D-1, Florida Administrative Code, and Bureau of Dairy Industry Guidelines. Provide support to the State Hemp Program.

Collect samples of products from dairy farms, milk and milk products plants, frozen dessert plants and single service container plants. All sampling procedures used are those that are in accordance with recommendations contained in the American Public Health Association - Standard Methods for Examination of Dairy Products and Chapter 502, Florida Statutes. All samplers must be approved and certified by a certified Milk Sampling Surveillance Officer who has been certified by United States Public Health Service/Food and Drug Administration.

Conduct follow up actions to enforce requirements of Chapters 502, Florida Statutes, and 5D-1, Florida Administrative Code, when products of facilities do not meet the standards of the law. Issue hold orders, stop sale notices and stop use notices. Suspend and issue permits/licenses when required.

Consult with dairy owners or plant managers on milk quality sanitation measures; construction of new dairies or plants and repair of existing facilities; dairy or plant management and personnel. Work with the dairy or plant to explain areas of deficiency and what measures need to be taken in order for the dairy or plant to be in compliance.

Maintain complete records of each dairy or plant in assigned territory. Information complied includes sample results, inspection results, hold orders, water samples results, and other pertinent documents that refer to the dairy or plant.

Participate in training courses, bureau and division meetings. Read trade publications to keep abreast of the dairy industry nationally. Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of dairy farming

• Knowledge of milk and milk product processing equipment

• Knowledge of sampling procedures

• Knowledge of regulatory codes

• Knowledge of quality control

• Knowledge of dairy chemistry and microbiology

• Knowledge of cleaning and sanitizing procedures

• Knowledge of water supplies

• Knowledge of insect and rodent control

• Knowledge of waste disposal

• Knowledge of refrigeration equipment

• Knowledge of record keeping and matters of public health.

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;)

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.