West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Job Title: Produce Safety Programs Manager Division: Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Headquarters: WVDA location To Be Determined Reports To: Assistant Director Regulatory Programs Supervisory Responsibility: Yes FLSA Status: Exempt
Note: This full-timeposition is contingent upon grant funding. Successful candidate will be headquartered at the nearest WVDA location.
Nature of Work: |
Responsible for oversight of all aspects of Produce Safety including coordinating inspections throughout the state educating agency personnel and stakeholders involved with Produce Safety and coordinating outreach and On-Farm Readiness Reviews. |
Examples of Work: |
- Oversee inspections across the state related to program(s) safety.
- Work with the Data Verification Specialist to ensure that the annual produce inventory is completed.
- Supervise all staff in the Produce Safety at the WVDA.
- Manage inspection areas for inspection across the state.
- Oversee inspectors and ensure that current training records for all inspectors are maintained.
- Work with Compliance Officer and FDA to resolve non-compliant inspections or egregious findings.
- Maintain and update all forms and related software for inspections.
- Coordinate all On-Farm Readiness Reviews.
- Complete all necessary reports and paperwork and submit to the FDA by the deadline.
- Coordinate and assist with training and outreach related to the Produce Safety Program.
- Act as a liaison between all divisions and agencies involved in the Produce Safety.
- Maintain and update all laws and rules associated with produce safety including working with legislators.
- Respond to consumer complaints regarding products regulated by WVDA.
- Work with local health departments as necessary.
- Work with all stakeholders as necessary.
- Oversee all reports and documents required to be completed after inspections.
- Be proficient in numerous computer programs to complete all inspections and enter inspection data at all firms.
- Attend meetings related to Produce Safety.
- Work within an assigned territory; however may be required to cover additional territory at the discretion of division management.
- Approve time sheets leave requests travel expense settlements and all other forms required in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Working Conditions: |
Frequently bend squat stand sit climb kneel reach above shoulder level push/pull and/or walk for extended periods of time and ability to lift/carry 50 pounds. Possible work in extreme weather including heat cold rain and snow in various outdoor settings including farmers markets under a shelter or tent mobile farmers markets farm stands warehouses and any other numerous product facilities regulated by the WVDA READ. Some travel including overnight stays required. |
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: |
- Proficient knowledge of computer programs and required skills.
- Knowledge of WV Code Chapter 19 relating to duties and responsibilities of the WVDA and the Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Division.
- Knowledge of FSMA and the FDA Produce Safety Rule beneficial.
- Ability to organize and carry out work assignments.
- Ability to file and maintain a good record keeping system.
- Seasoned ability to supervise staff in the Produce Safety Program.
- Seasoned ability to reason and analyze complex situations to respond using sound judgement.
- Ability to comprehend and apply complex laws and regulations in diverse situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written form.
- Ability to make public presentations.
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Minimum Qualifications: |
Education: | Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in plant science agriculture biology agri-business criminal justice or related field. |
Experience: | Experience in fields related to farmers markets food processing or safe food handling. |
Substitutions: | Experience with agriculture produce safety farmers markets food processing or safe food handling on a year for year basis for the required education. |
Additional Requirements:
- Valid drivers license is required.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation including DMV records.
- Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the
Commissioner of Agriculture and designees.
Required Experience:
Manager
West Virginia Department of AgriculturePosition DescriptionJob Title: Produce Safety Programs ManagerDivision: Regulatory and Environmental AffairsHeadquarters: WVDA location To Be DeterminedReports To: Assistant Director Regulatory ProgramsSupervisory Responsibility: YesFLSA Status: ExemptNote: Thi...
West Virginia Department of Agriculture
Job Title: Produce Safety Programs Manager Division: Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Headquarters: WVDA location To Be Determined Reports To: Assistant Director Regulatory Programs Supervisory Responsibility: Yes FLSA Status: Exempt
Note: This full-timeposition is contingent upon grant funding. Successful candidate will be headquartered at the nearest WVDA location.
Nature of Work: |
Responsible for oversight of all aspects of Produce Safety including coordinating inspections throughout the state educating agency personnel and stakeholders involved with Produce Safety and coordinating outreach and On-Farm Readiness Reviews. |
Examples of Work: |
- Oversee inspections across the state related to program(s) safety.
- Work with the Data Verification Specialist to ensure that the annual produce inventory is completed.
- Supervise all staff in the Produce Safety at the WVDA.
- Manage inspection areas for inspection across the state.
- Oversee inspectors and ensure that current training records for all inspectors are maintained.
- Work with Compliance Officer and FDA to resolve non-compliant inspections or egregious findings.
- Maintain and update all forms and related software for inspections.
- Coordinate all On-Farm Readiness Reviews.
- Complete all necessary reports and paperwork and submit to the FDA by the deadline.
- Coordinate and assist with training and outreach related to the Produce Safety Program.
- Act as a liaison between all divisions and agencies involved in the Produce Safety.
- Maintain and update all laws and rules associated with produce safety including working with legislators.
- Respond to consumer complaints regarding products regulated by WVDA.
- Work with local health departments as necessary.
- Work with all stakeholders as necessary.
- Oversee all reports and documents required to be completed after inspections.
- Be proficient in numerous computer programs to complete all inspections and enter inspection data at all firms.
- Attend meetings related to Produce Safety.
- Work within an assigned territory; however may be required to cover additional territory at the discretion of division management.
- Approve time sheets leave requests travel expense settlements and all other forms required in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
|
Working Conditions: |
Frequently bend squat stand sit climb kneel reach above shoulder level push/pull and/or walk for extended periods of time and ability to lift/carry 50 pounds. Possible work in extreme weather including heat cold rain and snow in various outdoor settings including farmers markets under a shelter or tent mobile farmers markets farm stands warehouses and any other numerous product facilities regulated by the WVDA READ. Some travel including overnight stays required. |
Knowledge Skills and Abilities: |
- Proficient knowledge of computer programs and required skills.
- Knowledge of WV Code Chapter 19 relating to duties and responsibilities of the WVDA and the Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Division.
- Knowledge of FSMA and the FDA Produce Safety Rule beneficial.
- Ability to organize and carry out work assignments.
- Ability to file and maintain a good record keeping system.
- Seasoned ability to supervise staff in the Produce Safety Program.
- Seasoned ability to reason and analyze complex situations to respond using sound judgement.
- Ability to comprehend and apply complex laws and regulations in diverse situations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written form.
- Ability to make public presentations.
|
Minimum Qualifications: |
Education: | Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in plant science agriculture biology agri-business criminal justice or related field. |
Experience: | Experience in fields related to farmers markets food processing or safe food handling. |
Substitutions: | Experience with agriculture produce safety farmers markets food processing or safe food handling on a year for year basis for the required education. |
Additional Requirements:
- Valid drivers license is required.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment drug testing.
- Satisfactory completion of pre-employment law enforcement background investigation including DMV records.
- Must maintain a positive image of the Commissioner West Virginia Department of Agriculture.
This description is subject to review and revision at the discretion of the
Commissioner of Agriculture and designees.
Required Experience:
Manager
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