Environmental Scientist
Are you passionate about safe produce in California? The California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program is hiring produce inspectors to help farmers understand how to comply with the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule.
- Are you skilled in training and communication?
- Knowledgeable on food safety issues?
- PSP is hiring those up to the challenge. Apply Today!
Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (SES) (Supervisory) within the PSP, the Environmental Scientist will conduct on-farm environmental assessments and farm inspections to ensure compliance with FSMA and the PSR, upholding the FDA approach of “educate before and while we regulate” for FSMA implementation. The incumbent must be able to be commissioned and credentialed by FDA to perform work concerning present and future environmental issues relating to food safety and must work with industry to bring production/facility sites into compliance with FSMA requirements. The incumbent will be responsible for on-farm inspections to ensure that PSR standards are met and that effective on-farm training and communication are in place. The incumbent will use a prioritized inspectional approach to conduct specific statewide inspections and procedural activities for the PSP.
The Environmental Scientist will be responsible for carrying out inspections and implementing the PSR in the Central Coast Region (Region 3). This includes but is not limited to the counties of Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. The incumbent may be required to go to other locations throughout California as needed.
Please Note: Applications MUST be made directly through the CalCareers webpage. Find the job posting and all steps to apply by searching for JC - 458598
Final application date: 12/13/24