State of Washington · 1 day ago
Eastern Regional Manager | Internal
Walla Walla, WA
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $96K/yr
4+ years expThe Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for over 100 years, focusing on the viability of agriculture while ensuring public health and safety. They are seeking an Eastern Regional Manager for the Food Safety Program, responsible for directing and evaluating the effectiveness of food safety inspections and compliance across various sectors.
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Responsibilities
Direct, plan, organize, and coordinate a regional food safety inspection team in areas such as Grade ‘A’ dairy, egg, manufactured food, food storage warehouse, cottage food, custom meat, custom slaughter, seafood, juice, and cannabis-infused edibles
Analyze staffing needs and assign work accordingly
Plan routine regional staff meetings and assist with program meetings
Provide a continuous review of personnel activity in relation to program goals and objective and provide timely feedback to staff
Provide conceptual guidance and direction to group members, allocate workloads, and establish completion dates
Responsible for implementation of Program policy and quality assurance monitoring for inspectional and regulatory consistency. Ensures compliance with the operational policies and standards
Determine and evaluate the merits of emerging products and processes. Assist in the development and implementation of technical information, distribution, and training activities. Facilitate training activities through in-person and remote classroom training, on-the-job training with program staff, and other applicable methods. Provide presentations to industry and regulatory personnel. Work with the Training Coordinator to ensure that all training requirements are met for inspection staff
Prepare and deliver annual evaluations and expectations for an average of ten to twelve Food Safety Compliance Specialists (FSCS). Manage staff to ensure all training and program/agency requirements are met
Provide consultation, recommendations and evaluation to the Program Manager and compliance staff regarding the program’s compliance/enforcement activities for NOC and NOI issuance and maintenance
Receive calls, emails, or other requests for information from WSDA staff, food safety consumers, food processors, and regulatory agencies. Provide accurate information and technical assistance on a wide variety of food safety issues by directing people to the correct information or researching and determining the correct information
Serve as a department witness/expert on technical public health issues at legal proceedings such as administrative hearings, settlement meetings, revocations, and suspensions
Participate in periodic review of FSP rules, Inspector’s manual, Policies/Procedures, and guidance material
Participate in development and implementation of a management information system to monitor administrative and program activities
Recommend WSDA compliance policies and procedures for entities failing to maintain inspection standards
Serve as a subject matter expert in multiple disciplines as required (e.g., PC, HACCP, RRT, dairy, public health reviews, etc.). Conduct statewide FDA Food audits and WSDA evaluations as assigned
Participate in planning for and responding to food safety incident response, including food-borne illness outbreaks, recalls, embargoes, and other emergencies. Function in an Incident Command System role as an Operations Chief when the Rapid Response Team is activated to respond to illness outbreaks, product recalls, or other food safety issues
Lead office and field staff with non-RRT response to food safety incidents including sampling, swabbing, and embargoes. Utilize knowledge and experience to improve the timeliness and effectiveness of incident response, limiting negative repercussions for the food industries and public health
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in business, microbiology, food science, food technology, biochemistry, dairy science, environmental health or a degree in a closely allied field
Four years of equivalent public health regulatory-related experience or food manufacturing experience
Must hold and maintain a valid WA State driver's license
Meets qualifications for FSCS position duties
Citizen of US
No felonies/misdemeanors (excluding minor traffic offenses) or pending trials/investigations for such
Preferred
Managerial/Supervisory experience is desirable
Prior experience working as a Food Safety Compliance Specialist 2, 3, or 4
Prior experience working with the food industry and understanding of production agriculture in the context of public health practices
Demonstrated experience with cooperative agreement programs
Demonstrated experience in building programs, systems, and projects from scratch
Prior experience developing and delivering training to staff and stakeholders
Benefits
A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits.
Dependent Care Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Tuition Waiver
Deferred Compensation
Employee Recognition Leave
12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
Commute Trip Reduction Program.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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