Natural Resource Specialist 4 (Manufactured Food Specialist)

As a Natural Resource Specialist 4 (Manufactured Food Specialist), you play a key role in ensuring the safety and compliance of manufactured food products with regulations related to food safety and sanitation within the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA).

· Inspections and investigations: Conducting routine inspections and investigations of food facilities to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including sanitation, food handling, labeling, and processing requirements.

· Enforcement: Taking enforcement actions to address violations, including but not limited to product disposition, sanitation warning, product embargo, notice of closure, and other actions necessary to appropriate a situation.

· Complaint investigation: Investigating consumer complaints related to food safety and taking appropriate action.

· Analysis and evaluation: Interpreting and evaluating scientific and technical data related to food safety, food safety plans, and product specifications.

· Technical assistance: Serving as the principal expert to provide technical assistance and guidance to administration, staff, advisory committees and food manufacturers on best practices for food safety and regulatory compliance.

· Emergency response: Responding to foodborne illness outbreaks or other food safety emergencies.

· Agency Representation: Representing the department at informational meetings, public hearings and before boards or commissions of other local or State agencies.

The Natural Resource Specialist 4 (Manufactured Food Specialist) is a full-time, permanent position based in Willamette Valley, Oregon, represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).