Job Responsibilities Are you passionate about food safety? Do you have exceptional attention to detail? Do you thrive on "following code"? If so, then this position is a great opportunity for you! The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is hiring a Retail Enforcement Compliance Officer. As a Retail Enforcement Compliance Officer, you will determine enforcement actions and craft and serve Consent Orders, Administration Orders, and Suspensions to retail food establishments. As a Retail Enforcement Compliance Officer some of your duties will include: Receiving and reviewing enforcement referrals. Creating appropriate enforcement orders accurately based on regulation 61-25 and state laws in accordance with the SCDA enforcement policies. Providing programmatic and technical assistance to the Retail Food Safety (RFS) program staff. Maintaining a high level of customer service with external customers and program staff. Providing programmatic consultation to the food service industry, personnel, and other interested persons. Tracking and completing enforcement orders, obtaining the necessary signatures, and collecting and processing accessed fines. Gathering requested Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documentation. Maintaining the tracking spreadsheets related to enforcement orders and chronic violators. Providing reports to legal counsel and management regarding retail food establishments that are to be considered for suspension or revocation of permits. Minimum and Additional Requirements A bachelor's degree in the natural or physical sciences or a related field. Natural or physical science may include, but are not limited to Food Science, Nutrition, Agriculture, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Environmental Science, Public Health, etc. An associate's degree in the natural or physical sciences or related field and two (2) years of environmental health or a high school diploma and four (4) years of environmental health or related experience, such as Food Safety/Service Industry, may be substituted for the required degree. A valid state driver's license and ability to operate a motorized vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge/Experience in food, sanitation, food safety, or in the food service industry. Thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal food laws and regulations.
Additional Comments:
Ability to communicate effectively with various audiences and prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports.
Requires ability to work in an office environment to include long periods working on a computer.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and shift objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
Must work effectively in a transparent, team-oriented environment and prepare reports / written correspondence with accurate technical regulatory language.
Ability to exercise judgement in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, rules and regulations, be detail oriented, and highly organized.
Must be able to occasionally stand and walk for prolonged periods in extreme heat and cold.
Ability to read complex legal documents.
Occasional overnight and/or out-of-state travel required.
This is not a remote or field position. Candidate will be required to report to the campus of the Columbia State Farmers Market.
Benefits:
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note:
The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
