SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST - 42000895

SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

(FOOD SAFETY INSPECTOR)

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY
BUREAU OF DAIRY INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Miami-Dade Co unty.

CONTACT:

Kevin See, (850) 815-2197

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.

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.”

***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 county(ies) throughout employment in this position.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

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 5K-10, 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 USPHS/FDA.

Conduct follow up actions to enforce requirements of Chapters 502, Florida Statutes, and 5K-10, 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 compiled 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:

KSA of dairy farming, milk and milk product processing equipment, sampling procedures, regulatory codes, quality control, dairy chemistry and microbiology, cleaning and sanitizing procedures, water supplies, insect and rodent control, waste disposal, refrigeration equipment, 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 ;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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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.”

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