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COMPANY OF ASSIGNMENT: Kentucky Department for Public Health
PURPOSE: Conduct inspections of retail and food service establishments selling Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids, Kratom and Dietary Supplement products to verify conformance to state and federal regulations including product labeling and certificate of analysis verification. Observe establishment operations and identify deviations from regulatory standards. Identify product misbranding, adulteration and any noncompliance to state and federal standards and take appropriate enforcement action. Provide education to industry partners and other agencies.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Leave/Termination Notice Requirement Classification: Professional
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Retail Supervisor
This position is in the Food Safety Branch, Division for Public Health Protection and Safety, Kentucky Department for Public Health.
This is a full time position 37.5 hours per week. Salary Range is $27.54 per hour Grade 14
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: N/A
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for specific duties as assigned, e.g.,
a. Conduct inspections of retail and food service establishments selling Hemp- Derived Cannibinoids, Kratom, and Dietary Supplement products for compliance to state and federal regulations.
b. Identify and determine adequacy of evidence in a variety of complex enforcement compliance issues. Work with local and state law enforcement as needed.
c. Verify retail and food service establishments have correct permit to sell product and establishment is compliant with state and federal regulations for product sales.
d. Review product labels for compliance to state and federal regulations including verifying products are listed on the Kentucky Product Registry.
e. Review product certificate of analysis for compliance to state regulations and identify noncompliance. Verifies certificate of analyses are available for all products sold by establishments.
f. Prepare comprehensive reports that reflect the analysis and review of established policies, procedures and regulations related to inspectional findings.
g. Provide assistance and consult with federal, state and local officials, cooperative organizations, and industry through complex problems and public health hazards in areas of enforcement, interpretations, training, and reports.
h. Represent the organization before small and large, public and private organized groups and meetings as a technical expert in area of specialization.
i. Serve as a program expert to provide inspectional, investigational and technical advice and assistance to the Food Safety Branch, agency partners, and firms in a professional, courteous manner.
j. Provide training and instruction to new employees, trainees, agency employees, regulatory counterparts and regulated industry.
k. Maintain contact with federal, state and local officials, cooperative organizations, and industry in an effort to achieve and maintain a uniform approach to resolution of problems in the industry.
l. Investigate consumer complaints of regulatory violations, product adulterations, statewide environmental incidents/accidents, foodborne illness investigations, product recalls, and traceback investigations.
m. Attend conferences and training courses to expand area of expertise and remain abreast of new techniques and methods of conducting surveillance activities.
Standard: Assigned duties are completed correctly within specified time frame.
Measure: Supervisor’s review of assigned duties / completion dates.
2. Other duties as assigned.
Standard: Assigned duties are completed within specified time frame.
Measure: Supervisor’s review of assigned duties.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree with a minor or twenty- four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological science, or physical science OR, registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian.
Experience, Training, or Skills: Three years of professional regulatory experience or experience in environmental health administration, an environmental health service occupation, or quality control related to food, hemp-derived cannabinoids or dietary supplements. Must complete the the FDA Manufactured Foods Basic Training within twelve months of hire,
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special Knowledge and Skills: This position requires excellent oral communication skills, ability to collect, organize, analyze findings and apply to regulation, excellent technical report writing, public presentation skills, and excellent interpersonal skills. Highly organized with ability to prioritize work, and adapt to frequent changes in work assignment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent travel to conduct inspections is required.
LIST OF EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: General Office Equipment – computer, calculator, copier, telephone, printer
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / JOB HAZARDS:
1. Current TB skin test indicating no evidence of communicable disease.
2. Possible contact with bodily fluids.
3. Possible contact with chemical solvents.
4. Must have good visual acuity.
5. Some physical effort may be required in this position such as stooping, bending, crawling, climbing and some lifting of objects in excess of 50 lbs.
6. Must be capable of wearing and working in full personal protective garments and equipment for extended periods of time.
Additional Requirements:
• This position requires a clean drug screen prior to and randomly throughout employment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Background checks conducted prior to hire and updated annually.
• Position may require variations in hours to meet project deadlines to include overtime.
• Local and out of state travel for training, conferences, and workshops.
• Must maintain completion of compliant refresher training as necessary according to assigned job duties.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the
length of employment in this classification.
• Obtain and maintain FDA Certificate of Commission or Credentials.
• Must be registered as an Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian under the provisions of KRS 223 within twelve (12) months of appointment and maintain this registration for the length of employment in this job title. http://www.chfs.ky.gov/dph/ sanitarians/
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