Food Industry Specialist 13 (Regional Food Service Spl) - Local Health Services

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Job Summary:

The Food Service Program is required by the Michigan Food Law to provide evaluation, consultation, and training services to Michigan's 45 local health departments. This position serves as a state-wide resource specialist and technical expert responsible for the implementation of the retail Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety program. The specialist is also responsible for the training and consultation of local health department staff in the conduct of the food service program, the standardization of local health department food service program trainers as assigned, and participation as an evaluator in the Michigan Local Public Health Accreditation Program. Statewide travel and overnight stays are sometimes required when conducting multi-day accreditation, trainings, or standardization evaluations throughout the state.

This position is required to follow established standard operating procedures and meet quantity, quality, and timeliness standards for assigned work.

The ideal candidate will possess and be able to demonstrate key position-critical skills and abilities, including: in-depth knowledge and experience of food safety laws and regulations; the ability to communicate effectively (oral, presentations, writing); the ability to provide leadership; the ability to project confidence; the ability to utilize and implement sound decision-making skills; a professional demeanor and composure in all situations; the ability to work with a wide variety of customers and stakeholders – both internal and external; the ability to serve as a resource and technical expert in the area of emergency management planning and response related to food safety; and, the ability to effectively and successfully forecast, plan, direct, and implement work assignments and projects.

This position will have a home workstation within Michigan.

About MDARD:

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) partners with the food and agriculture industry to assure a safe, wholesome and abundant food supply; grow our state's economy; and improve the lives of Michigan citizens. These are the primary reasons we do the work we do, and we take great pride in doing our jobs well.

The Human Food Division of MDARD has a mission to protect public health by ensuring a safe and wholesome food supply, while working to maintain a viable food and dairy industry. Food safety is the division's top priority. The Regional Food Service Specialist (Food Industry Specialist 13) is a field-based position within the Local Health Services Unit. This position serves as a statewide resource specialist and technical expert, requires the ability to successfully communicate and provide training and leadership to MDARD staff and stakeholders including local health partners, as well as the ability to be self-motivated.

More About MDARD:

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four Bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.

MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.

The State of Michigan offers a competitive benefits package for all career employees that include medical, dental and vision coverage, along with paid parental leave, flexible spending accounts, retirement and much more. Click the following link to learn more: State of Michigan – Employee Benefits

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in animal science, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental health, food science/technology, microbiology, toxicology, veterinary science, or a related field including 10 semester (15 term) credits in a combination of biology and/or chemistry courses.

Experience

Four years of professional food and dairy industry experience equivalent to a Food Industry Field Scientist, including two years equivalent to a Food Industry Field Scientist P11.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts to your application, if applicable. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.

Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Agriculture and Rural Development

Address

525 West Allegan Streetmda-hr-resumes@michigan.govLansing, Michigan, 48909

Phone

517-284-5014

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/about/careers