Feed Compliance Officer

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 MUST reapply to be considered.*** Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. 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 Agricultural Science Center 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 insuring, 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 standardized 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. The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Feed Compliance Officer II in the enforcement of the North Carolina Commercial Feed Law of 1973 and its associated rules and regulations. This assistance will focus on four program areas: (1) Sample Management - official sampling of feed for quality; (2) Registration/Labeling - management of the Agriculture Regulatory System for product registration; (3) Investigations/Recalls - feed consumer and industry complaints and product recalls; and (4) assistance with the administration of the Farm Feed Testing Program (forage testing). Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range: $43,267 - $53,000 *Ability to learn about applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations that govern the manufacture, storage and distribution and sale of food. *Ability to learn about animal feed products and related processing techniques and equipment, as well as the regulatory, analytical, and inspectional procedures for various types of animal feed. *Ability to maintain accurate records, gather and analyze documentary evidence, and to prepare oral and written reports. *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and federal regulatory personnel, the animal feed industry, inspectors, and the general public. *Must have knowledge and understanding of MS Office software. 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 qualify