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Retail Food Safety - Plan Review and Special Processes Coordinator

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Administrative & Operations Support

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Agriculture, Georgia Department of

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1 day ago Post Date

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We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.

• The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.

• The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.

Job Description

This position is located in the Retail Food Section, which is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules and regulations by conducting sanitation inspections of retail food stores. Regulated firms include grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, seafood operations, salvage food operations, mobile meat trucks and rolling stores to ensure Good Retail Practices (GRP's) are being followed and the wholesomeness of food is maintained.

Job Summary:

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Build and grow the retail programs special processes consulting program to be an asset to our stakeholders, including but not limited to creating templates, training materials, videos and a resource library for all stakeholders in regard to Special Processes and HACCP plans.

• Assist stakeholders with the development of HACCP plans by providing templates, technical expertise and resources related to the FDA Model Food Code & Rules of the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

• Reviews and approves Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plans, Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP’s), variance requests, and process flow.

• Provide timely and accurate communication and distribute literature to appropriate stakeholders.

• Assists with training field staff and provides technical assistance for HACCP plans and special processes.

• Perform complex and comprehensive research to assist stakeholders, including but not limited to the program manager, field inspectors, and individual operators.

• Recommend appropriate changes to regulations, policies and procedures related to special processes, the Rules of the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and the FDA Model Food Code.

• Develop and update policies and procedures related to variances, HACCP plans and specialized processes.

• Actively participate in meetings and conferences related to variances, HACCP plans and specialized processes.

• Communicate new and emerging trends to enable the program to make informed decisions regarding industry practices.

• Assist the Program Manager with Retail Building Plan reviews and approvals, including but not limited to reviewing building plans for compliance, working with operators to evaluate opportunities with their floor plans regarding food safety concerns, issuing approval letters, and attaching approval letters and floor plans to establishment homepages.

NOTE:

If you are applying for this position based on college credit, please submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.

This will help determine if you meet the qualifications for this position based on education.

Failure to submit a transcript may result in not being eligible for this specific position if qualifying based on education.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills: Preference will be given to applicants, who, in addition to meeting the Minimum Qualifications, possess knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

+ Certification as a registered sanitarian or registered environmental health specialist by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA).

+ Two years of professional experience conducting inspections and investigations for compliance with established state and federal health and food and/or milk sanitation laws, rules and regulations; and/or

+ HACCP Certified and/or 2 years related HACCP experience.

+ FD 207 Plan Review Course Completion Certificate.

+ Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications.

+ Working knowledge of videography, voice work, and production applications used to produce on-line training materials and videos.

NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory employment verification results, background, criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY: Resumes may be submitted by adding to your profile in Team Georgia Careers:

• Via Team Georgia Careers http://team.georgia.gov/careers/

The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to this office's large volume of submissions, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification.

If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.

** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of job-related experience or completion of an apprenticeship/internship that sufficiently supplied experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position or any other combination of education and professional experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the job.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: ADM0IY6

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: $44,998.81- $73,287.92

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Oct 24, 2025