What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Food Safety Inspectors) position at Department of Agriculture?
Initial Posting Date:
12/17/2024
Application Deadline:
12/29/2024
Agency:
Department of Agriculture
Salary Range:
$5,232 - $8,024
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Food Safety Inspectors)
Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Agriculture, Food Safety Program, is looking to hire multiple Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Food Safety Inspectors).
What you’ll be doing:
- As a Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Food Safety Inspector), you will plan and perform inspections in food establishments.
- Collects dairy, shellfish, and food samples and packages test samples according to proper controls and ships or delivers to the Agency laboratory. Interprets lab results for compliance with state and federal standards.
- Reviews and evaluates complex facility plans and applications for compliance with applicable State and Federal laws for food establishments.
- Collects documents and facts, writes reports, assesses effectiveness, observes reprocessing or destruction related to recalled products.
The goal of this recruitment is to fill the position at two Natural Resources Specialist 3. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a Natural Resources Specialist 2 (Food Safety Trainee) to apply, as we may consider under filling these positions until the selected candidate meets the minimum qualifications for a Natural Resources Specialist 3. Under-fill training will not exceed two years.
The Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Food Safety Inspector) is a Permanent full-time position working in the Salem & Eugene, Oregon area.
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What we’re looking for:
You must be licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist with the State of Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board. Requirements for admission to the Registered Environmental Sanitation Specialist examination and registration are:
Bachelor's degree from a university or college with at least 45 quarter-hours of science background in environmental health or related major and two years of experience in environmental health working under the supervision of an environmental health specialist,
OR
A graduate degree in public health or related major and one year of experience in environmental health working under the supervision of an environmental health specialist,
OR
Reciprocity: Bachelor's or graduate degree as noted above and affidavit of licensure demonstrating proof of current active registration with no current or pending disciplinary action. The registration must have been issued by a regulatory body of another state or a national association recognized by the board.
Must have a current and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Food Safety Trainee):
Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Food Safety Trainee):
A bachelor's degree in environmental health or related major, and two years of experience in (environmental health or related field.).
OR
A Master or a Doctorate degree in environmental health or related major and one year of experience in (environmental health or related field
You must be eligible to register and obtain registration as an Environmental Health Trainee with the State of Oregon's Environmental Health Registration Board at time of hire. Please visit the
Oregon Health Licensing website
to determine your eligibility to become registered as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee. Requirements for admission to the examination and registration for Registered Sanitarian Trainee are:- Applicants who do not meet the work experience requirements but who meet the educational requirements may obtain a trainee license. Each combination of education and experience has a specific training period (as specified above).
- A trainee may take the written examination before completion of the required work experience but must take the Oregon Laws and Rules examination before a trainee registration will be issued.
- Must have a current and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
NOTE: To receive credit for Registered Environmental Sanitation License, a photocopy of the license is required to be attached.
Prefer Skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to remain objective and analyze a problem from multiple angles before coming to a conclusion.
- Great communication skills including verbal communication with both technical and non-technical customers.
- Ability to build relationships with customers through intentional engagement.
- Dedication to professionalism
- Prior food safety experience preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish
Projected Recruitment Timeline
- Recruitment Closes: December 29, 2024
- 1st Round January 6, 2025
- 2nd Round if needed: TBA
*These dates are approximate and may change. *
Approximate start date
Note: Effective Jan. 1, 2025, the compensation plan for this position will be adjusted to reflect a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) of 6.55%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.
** We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the requested skills. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, please contact our human resources department to discuss your application.
How to apply:
- Required: Attach a cover letter a resume to your application. Show us how you meet the qualifications and requested skills on your cover letter and resume. Applications without both requested documents attached will not move forward in the recruitment process.
Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your account for pending questions and tasks such as declaring
Veterans' Points
and attaching supporting.- Current state employees – please apply through your employee Workday account.
What’s in it for you?
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent
medical, vision and dental
coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board
.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the desired attributes. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, please contact our human resources department to discuss your application.
Additional Information:
- This position is represented by SEIU.
- Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.
- Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, an equal pay analysis will be conducted to determine the compensation of the successful candidate. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.
- United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9acceptable documents(See page 3) for employment verification.
This recruitment may be used to fill current and future Permanent, Limited Duration, Job Rotation and Temporary vacancies as they occur.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please email to:
oda.recruitment@oda.oregon.gov
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