Food Safety Specialist jobs in Hampton, VA
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Food Safety Specialist #00309
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Hampton, VA
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Food Safety Specialist #00309
Job no: 5011678
Work type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Location: Hampton, Virginia, Newport News, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture and Animal Health, Food Services
Title: Food Safety Specialist #00309
State Role Title: Environmental Specialist I
Hiring Range: $44,982 - $58,905
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture
Location: Hampton / Newport News
Agency Website: www.vdacs.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a self-motivated person to become part of our Food Safety team. This position is responsible for the evaluation of food processes and the enforcement of the Virginia Food and Drink Law and related federal and state regulations. Duties include evaluating the condition of food processing facilities relative to food safety; assisting new and existing food processing technologies and food labeling at manufacturing operations and retail food establishments; investigating complaints; conducting food borne illness investigations; collecting official samples of food and food related products; reviewing new food business proposals and assisting in the development of safe food processes; and evaluating and interpreting nutritional related claims for foods and dietary supplements.
The selected individual will establish and work from a home office under the guidance and direction of a regional field office and will be required to live in or convenient to the assigned territory. The home office must have reliable access to a network for mobile communications. The work territory includes the cities/counties of Hampton/Newport News. A state vehicle will be provided for business use only and must remain parked within the assigned territory. This is a reannouncement.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of food safety practices and principles; food processing theory and practices; and of dietary supplement safety, structure function claims and labeling. Fundamental knowledge of computer applications. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment; to effectively communicate, both written and orally; to interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations; to make autonomous decisions and take appropriate actions in diverse circumstances and environments; to be self-motivated; to effectively plan and organize work activities; and to provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients. Additionally, the demonstrated ability to respond to emergency situations and other assigned duties during both traditional and non-traditional work periods is needed. Good visual acuity including the ability to see and identify small objects and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Physical mobility includes, but is not limited to, walking, bending, stretching and crouching. Must also have the ability to lift light loads up to 40 lbs. Must have (or be eligible for) and maintain a valid driver's license and have a driving record that reflects a sense of responsibility for highway safety. The selected individual will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining a commissioner with Pocket Credentials as an official of the Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and within 18 months of hire will be responsible for becoming and maintaining Standardized for Retail inspections credentials. HS Diploma/GED required.
Additional Considerations
A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include knowledge of food science, biology, chemistry, environmental health or a related field. Experience applying food safety principles, food processing and related quality and safety controls at the government level.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 Layoff, and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 84-371-8577
Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Advertised: 15 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Mar 2024 Eastern Daylight Time - 7 Days Ago
IT Specialist
- Food Management Search
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Hampton, VA
FULL_TIME
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- 19 Days Ago
Safety Specialist - Plant Level
- Impact Solutions Inc
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FULL_TIME
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- 3 Days Ago
Safety Specialist - Plant Level
- iLocatum
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Newport, VA
FULL_TIME
- Must have at least (2-3) years of plant safety experience within general manufacturing operations and a Bachelor of Science degree in safety, environmental or related technical degree. This position w...
- 5 Days Ago
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
- McConnell Group Inc
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Williamsburg, VA
FULL_TIME
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- 12 Days Ago
Safety and Occupational Health Specialist
- The Ascendancy Group
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Williamsburg, VA
FULL_TIME
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- Brinker International
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Sr. Program Integrity Specialist
- Undercurrentnews
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Meat Cutter
- The Fresh Market Inc
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Norfolk, VA
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Receiving Specialist
- The Fresh Market Inc
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Newport News, VA
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- 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
Food Sanitation Specialist
- Blackstone Consulting
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Newport News, VA
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- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Customer Service Specialist I - Dec. 2021 / May 2022 Grads
- ADP, Inc.
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Norfolk, VA
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- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sales Support Specialist (Newport News, VA)
- Herr's
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Newport News, VA
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- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Aviation & Federal (Multiple Locations)
- Burns & McDonnell
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Norfolk, VA
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About Hampton, Virginia
Hampton is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 137,436.
As one of the seven major cities that compose the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, it is on the southeastern side of the Virginia Peninsula.
Hampton traces its history to the city's Old Point Comfort, the home of Fort Monroe for almost 400 years, which was named by the 1607 voyagers, led by Captain Christopher Newport, who first established Jamestown as an English colonial settlement. Since consolidation in 1952, Hampton has included the former Elizabeth City ...
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Income Estimation for Food Safety Specialist jobs
$50,798 to $68,275
Hampton, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
were up 1.2% from a year ago
What does a Food Safety Specialist do?
Food Safety Specialist
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