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About the Role

This position is responsible for collecting samples, conducting inspections, evaluations, investigations, and surveillance activities of wholesale and retail food, cosmetic, over-the-counter drug, and hemp industries to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and rules. The role involves conducting surveys of local health department food safety programs, preparing technical reports, and providing expert advice and consultation on food safety issues.

Responsibilities

Collects samples, conducts inspection, evaluation, investigation & surveillance activities of wholesale & retail food, cosmetic, over-the-counter drug, and hemp industries for compliance with mandated state &/or federal laws & rules to ensure safe production & sale of food and hemp products, cosmetics and over-the-counter drugs
Conducts surveys of local health department’s food safety programs for compliance with mandated standards
Prepares reports of technical nature & compares local health department & food industry performance to required procedures & guidelines & recommends training & additional assistance when warranted
Conducts and writes reports for FDA contract inspections
Works independently
Conducts quality assurance and verifies processes to ensure adherence to laws and regulations
Provides expert advice, consultation & direction to food, cosmetic, over-the-counter drug, and hemp industries &/or local health department personnel on food safety issues
Instructs local health department & industry personnel on proper sanitary practices
Ensures compliance with good manufacturing practices, food, cosmetic, over-the-counter drug, and hemp laws & regulations
Provides technical assistance & consultation &/or implements individual &/or group training to local health department &/or industry personnel
Conducts inspections &/or investigations of consumerrelated inquiries/complaints or site evaluationof new or altered facilities
Maintains evaluation instruments & technical field equipment
Participates in drills & exercise of emergency plans
Prepares & delivers speeches & presentations to groups & organizations
Operates personal computer & related software to enter, edit & verify data & to produce reports
Utilizes inspection tools to include thermometer, test kit, pH meter & light meter
Initiates enforcement activities with food industry management
Speaks in front of and works with large groups and organizations
Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., attends meetings, participates on workgroups, travels to trainings & seminars as required)

Requirements

Certificate of registration as sanitarian, sanitarian-in-training or eligible to become sanitarian-in-training by Ohio State Board of Sanitarian Registration pursuant to Chapter 4736 of Ohio Revised Code
Completion of full four year course of study in accredited college or university leading to bachelors or higher degree which included at least 45 quarter units or 30 semester hours in food science, environmental health, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, physical sciences, food technology, epidemiology, veterinary medical science or related field of study
6 months experience in operation of personal computer
Valid driver's license
Biennial renewal of certificate of registration as an Environmental Health Specialist.
An Environmental Health Specialist-in-Training shall become registered as an Environmental Health Specialist within the time frame established in Chapter 4736 of the Revised Code & the rules adopted thereunder.
Successful completion of FDA contract inspection training & annual FDA contract audits as required by employment.
Final candidate selected will be required to undergo a criminal background check.
Recommended candidate will be required to take a drug screen.

Skills

Food Safety Inspection
Food science
Environmental health
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Geology
Physical sciences
Food technology
Epidemiology
Veterinary medical science
Personal computer operation
Weights and measures accuracy standards

Location

Reynoldsburg, Ohio, United States

Work Type

Permanent
Full Time
Onsite

Experience Level

6 months experience in operation of personal computer

Education Level

Bachelor's degree or higher
Certificate of registration as sanitarian or eligible

Salary/Compensations

$28.76 - $38.01

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

About the Company

Agriculture is the heart of it all in Ohio! The Ohio Department of Agriculture protects all Ohioans by safeguarding plants and animals, conserving our natural resources and supporting farmers. ODA is cabinet-level agency reporting to Governor DeWine. Food and agriculture is one of Ohio’s top industries employing one in eight people. Ohio is home to more than 73,000 farms, with agriculture touching every part of the state. Not only does Ohio rank number one in Swiss cheese production, but we are top three in the nation’s egg production and seventh in soybean production. Ohio’s farmers impact those well beyond state lines, feeding families across the nation. ODA’s beautiful campus is located in Reynoldsburg on 158-acres. Not only is parking free, but food trucks frequent the campus for coffee and lunch. You’ll find great coworkers here, who are experts in their field and care about the work they do. Working for the Ohio Department of Agriculture means strengthening our state with the help of our 25 divisions programs. Our staff ensures the products you consume every day are safe to eat and drink. We protect Ohio’s farmland, improve soil health and water quality, all while keeping our plants, crops, and animals free of pests and disease. We are home to the state’s top food safety laboratory and serve as the hub for a statewide lab safety system. Our folks protect consumers by ensuring you get what you pay for through weights and measures accuracy standards. ODA oversees Ohio’s 94 county and independent fairs, the showcases of our towns and cities, and protects fair goers by inspecting the amusement rides you love to enjoy! As a member of team ODA, you will be working with people of the highest caliber, doing great work, and making a difference for all Ohioans. The Division of Food Safety at the Ohio Department of Agriculture protects consumers by enforcing safety standards for foods, over-the-counter drugs, dietary supplements, and cosmetics distributed across the state. Additionally, the division partners with federal, state, and local health agencies to provide education and industry training on food safety standards.

Equal Opportunity

ODA values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of these principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect, empathy, transparency, equality, and equal access.
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.