Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Food Safety Inspector)

* As a **Natural Resource Specialist 3** (Food Safety Inspector), you will plan and perform inspections in food establishments.* You will collect dairy, shellfish, and food samples, package-test samples according to proper controls, -ship- or deliver- to the Agency laboratory, and interpret lab results for compliance with state and federal standards.* You will review and evaluate- complex facility plans and applications for compliance with applicable State and Federal laws for food establishments.* You will collect documents and facts, write- reports, assess- effectiveness, observe-reprocessing or destruction related to recalled products.* Excellent attention to detail* Ability to remain objective and analyze a problem from multiple angles before coming to a conclusion.* Great communication skills including verbal communication with both technical and non-technical customers.* Ability to build relationships with customers through intentional engagement.* Dedication to professionalismAt the Oregon Department of Agriculture (), ensure healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. The vision of the Oregon Department of Agriculture is to remain able to serve the changing needs of Oregon’s diverse agricultural and food sectors to maintain and enhance a healthy natural resource base and strong economy in rural and urban communities across the state. The Food Safety and Animal Health Program Area (FSAH) exists to support the Department of Agriculture's interrelated threefold mission: to provide consumer protection and food safety, to protect agricultural natural resources, and to provide agricultural market development. Specifically, FSAH has two principal purposes: 1) Food Safety----to assure Oregon citizens a safe, wholesome, properly labeled, and protected food supply. The Food Safety Program is responsible for administering ten separate statutes that regulate food, dairy, meat, and shellfish industries and their production and distribution. Staff inspect about 7,000 food establishments with over 12,000 licenses and sample food products throughout the state of Oregon. These establishments include bakeries, retail grocery stores, warehouses, food & dairy processing plants, beverage plants, dairy farms, meat operations, cannabis, eggs, pet food, shellfish growers & processors, and locker plants. 2) Animal Health programs include the Feed Program, which ensures the quality of all animal feeds marketed in Oregon through a rigorous testing program.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the desired attributes. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, please contact our human resources department to discuss your application* Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, an equal pay analysis will be conducted to determine the compensation of the successful candidate.

The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.* **United States Employment Eligibility**: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9

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