Food Regulatory Specialist I

About the role

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees. Description of Work *** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered. *** This position is located in the Food & Drug Protection Division. The Food & Drug Protection Division has five functioning sections, including the Food Section, the Dairy Section, the Feed Section, the Drug Section, and the Administrative Services Section. In addition, analytical support is provided to the Food & Feed Sections by the Food & Drug Protection Division's six laboratory branches, i.e. Feed Laboratory, Fertilizer Laboratory, Food Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, Residue Laboratory, and Pesticide Formulations Laboratory. The Constable Laboratory also performs analytical services for other divisions of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and other state agencies. The Division protects the health, welfare, and economic interests of consumers of foods, drugs, livestock feeds, fertilizers, and medical devices by ensuring, through inspections and analysis, that these products are wholesome and properly labeled. Our laboratories have the responsibility to provide accurate, traceable, and defensible data to support Division programs and protect NC consumers. Utilizing a combination of standard cased and in-house procedures and a variety of equipment, the labs are charged with assuring samples are received, prepared, and tested under the highest level of expertise. Duties involve inspections and enforcing regulations as they apply to the manufacture, transport, storage, and sale of food; enforcing established laws and regulations to ensure that food manufacturing, storage, and transportation facilities are adequate to ensure a safe, sanitary food supply, as well as adequate identification of the food to consumers via proper label statements. Some overnight travel throughout the state may be involved, especially during the initial training period. In the event of emergencies, some occasional work may be required after hours. Headquarters within the territory: Work territory consists of the following counties: Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Richmond, Scotland and Southern Wake. Candidate must: (1) reside within a county in the territory or (2) reside in NC, within 20 miles, or 30 minutes of any of the counties within the territory OR (3) relocate at own expense, to one of the counties within the territory within four months of employment. Must have a valid Driver's License. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $50,000 Ability to learn, apply, and explain State or Federal laws or regulations pertaining to the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of foods. Ability to learn techniques and understand how equipment is used and what equipment is used in the production, processing, storing, and sale of foods. Ability to learn and apply the principles of food sanitation. Good oral and written communication skills. Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits . Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience. Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. * Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. * Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201. Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qual