Inspection Management Analyst | Internal

AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washingtons Economy

The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings please visit ourEmployment Page.

The Food Safety & Consumer Services (FSCS) Division Administration team provides expert consultation on a division-wide basis to the Assistant Director and the six Program Managers regarding financial and human resource oversight project management legislative bill analysis and public disclosure requests. Our team ensures agency and division policies and procedures are implemented consistently and accurately along with adherence to Washington Administrative Codes (WACs). FSCS Division administration oversees division-wide initiatives such as rulemaking budget allotments and public records procedures.

The Inspection Management Analyst (Management Analyst 3) supports the Produce Safety Program in helping the states produce industry understand and meet the requirements of the FSMA Produce Safety Rule which exists to protect public health. This position supervises administrative staff and oversees data management budget analysis strategic and long-range planning and federal reporting in accordance with state and federal laws and rules. This position is responsible for developing leading and deploying the produce safety programs inspection scheduling and farm inventory management strategy training staff to follow procedures that ensure the most consistent timely and accurate farm data possible.

Important Notes

WSDA is recruiting for an internal full-time permanent Inspection Management Analyst (Management Analyst 3) position within the Food Safety & Consumer Services (FSCS) Division. This positions duty station is located at the Natural Resource Building in Olympia WA with the ability to telework. This is a non-represented position.

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidates job-related knowledge skills and experience. The typical starting salary range for this position is:Range 54 $60132 Step A - $78912 Step Lannually.

• Develop and manage a master inspection scheduling plan.
• Contact produce farms to schedule inspections and other technical assistance visits.
• Ensure all prioritized farms are contacted at least once prior to seasonal harvesting and/or packing activities and make follow-up contact as needed.
• Allocate inspections through FoodPro.
• Coordinate with produce safety inspectors to ensure a continuity of customer service.
• Establish and train staff on Food Pro standard operating procedures.
• Serve as account manager for FoodPros Business Intelligence (BI) Platform.
• Generate analyze and compile Inspection Aggregate and Inventory and Outreach Aggregate Data Reports.
• Manage global terminal server permissions.
• Lead point of contact with third-party database provider.

• Recommend inventory outreach assignments for inspectors to conduct inventory and technical assistance calls during non-inspection periods.
• Oversee annual inventory outreach campaign through direct farm email and notification letters.

• Prepare budgetary reports for FDA grant submissions including spending summaries supplemental narrative descriptions and projected budgets for review by the Principal Investigator.
• Oversee Administrative Assistant in the development of a monthly cooperative agreement budget to ensure accurate expenditures and appropriate billing of cost categories per agency OFM and FDA requirements.

Who should apply
Professionals with:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business administration public administration law public health health administration or a related field.

• Three (3) years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies laws rules or regulations or comparable combination of graduate education and experience.

• Posses and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Must have the ability to qualify for and obtain FDA Commissioning as required.

• Meet qualifications for FSCS position duties.
• Citizen of US.
• No felonies/misdemeanors (excluding minor traffic offenses) or pending trials/investigations for such.

• Prior work experience in food safety or produce safety and understanding of production agriculture in the context of public health practices.
• Demonstrated experience with cooperative agreement programs or other federal grants.
• Demonstrated experience in building programs systems and projects from scratch in pursuit of establishing a long-term program.
• Prior experience developing and delivering training to staff and stakeholders at all levels.

Employee Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance which may include flexible work schedules and teleworking.
• WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance Flexible Spending Accounts Public Service Loan Forgiveness Tuition Waiver Deferred Compensation;click herefor more information.
• 12 paidHolidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
• All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.

How to apply: You must complete your profile and answer the supplemental addition to completing the online application and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

Current resume detailing experience and education

A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position

Three professional references

By submitting these materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

Applications with comments see attachments will be considered incomplete. If you are having technical difficulties creating accessing or completing your application please call NEOGOV toll-free at or email.

The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the states on-line recruitment system.

Equity at WSDA

The Department of Agriculture recognizes appreciates supports embraces and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways. We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan and our unique needs and desires for belonging respect and inclusion. We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning improvement and advancement.

We strive to hire cultivate and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race creed color national origin citizenship or immigration status marital status families with children (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sex sexual orientation gender identity diversity age status as a protected veteran honorably discharged veteran or military status status as an individual with the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local laws.

Contact Us

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application contact the Human Resource Office at.

Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.

Veterans Preference:Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veterans Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers. For additional information on Veterans Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligibleclick here.

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