Feed Compliance Officer
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Job Location:
Wake County, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Agency
Dept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivision
Agriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification Title
Agricultural Compliance Officer I (S)Position Number
Grade
NC10About Us
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.
Description of Work
Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.This position is located in the Food & Drug Protection Division. The Food & Drug Protection Division has five functioning sections including the Food Section the Dairy Section the Feed Section the Drug Section and the Administrative Services addition analytical support is provided to the Food & Feed Sections by the Food & Drug Protection Divisions six laboratory branches i.e. Feed Laboratory Fertilizer Laboratory Food Laboratory Microbiology Laboratory Residue Laboratory and Pesticide Formulations Laboratory. The Agricultural Science Center Laboratory also performs analytical services for other divisions of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and other state agencies.
The Division protects the health welfare and economic interests of consumers of foods drugs livestock feeds fertilizers and medical devices by insuring through inspections and analysis that these products are wholesome and properly labeled. Our laboratories have the responsibility to provide accurate traceable and defensible data to support Division programs and protect NC consumers. Utilizing a combination of standardized and in-house procedures and a variety of equipment the labs are charged with assuring samples are received prepared and tested under the highest level of expertise.
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Feed Compliance Officer II in the enforcement of the North Carolina Commercial Feed Law of 1973 and its associated rules and regulations. This assistance will focus on four program areas: (1) Sample Management official sampling of feed for quality; (2) Registration/Labeling management of the Agriculture Regulatory System for product registration; (3) Investigations/Recalls feed consumer and industry complaints and product recalls; and (4) assistance with the administration of the Farm Feed Testing Program (forage testing).
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range: $43267 - $53000
*Ability to learn about applicable state and federal laws rules and regulations that govern the manufacture storage and distribution and sale of food.
*Ability to learn about animal feed products and related processing techniques and equipment as well as the regulatory analytical and inspectional procedures for various types of animal feed.
*Ability to maintain accurate records gather and analyze documentary evidence and to prepare oral and written reports.
*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state and federal regulatory personnel the animal feed industry inspectors and the general public.
*Must have knowledge and understanding of MS Office software.
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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.
Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veterans/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214 NGB 23A (RPAS) DD256 or NGB 22.
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Minimum Education and Experience
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelors degree in animal science poultry science or related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in animal production feed manufacturing or other feed related industry research or compliance work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.
Recruiter:
Lori Lynnette ReedRequired Experience:
Unclear Seniority
