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Texas Department of State Health Services · 13 hours ago

Inspector V

Denton, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$4,263.16/mo - $4,263.16/mo

The Texas Department of State Health Services is committed to public health and is seeking an Inspector V to perform complex inspections and quality assurance reviews in livestock slaughter and meat/poultry processing operations. The role involves ensuring compliance with State and Federal laws while evaluating establishment procedures and preparing reports on inspection results.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Evaluates livestock slaughter and/or meat/poultry processing establishments to determine continuous compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations

Receives inspection schedules and reports the results using a computer and electronic mail

Monitors establishment microbiological sampling systems and collects tissue samples for mandated State microbiological and economic sampling programs

Evaluates formulae and methods used in preparing meat/poultry products pertaining to their potential as a vehicle for transmission of disease or disease producing organisms or their toxins

Research policy, rules, regulations, directives, notices and other regulatory documents regarding proper identification and disposition of non-compliances noted during inspections and providing responses to establishment management’s inspection related questions

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to: Recognizes zoonotic diseases, reports them to the appropriate authority, and may participate in their investigation

Qualification

HACCPSSOPSPSInspection protocolsVeterinary medicineFood safety systemsRegulatory complianceReport writingPublic health experienceMathematical analysisComputer proficiencyColor visionZoonotic disease recognitionCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Must possess a valid Class C (or higher) Texas driver's license or equivalent license from another state

Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent

Preferred

Course credit from an accredited two- or four-year college or university; and/or, course credit from an accredited two- or four-year college or university with major course work relevant to animal/food science, and/or livestock slaughter, and/or meat/poultry processing

Graduation from an accredited two- or four-year college or university; and/or, graduation from an accredited two- or four-year college or university with major course work relevant to animal/food science, and/or livestock slaughter, and/or meat/poultry processing

Training from the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety Inspection Service (USDA-FSIS) in, or equivalent education and/or experience of, Sanitation Performance Standards (SPS), Sanitary Standard Operating Procedures (SSOP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Humane Slaughter, and/or food microbiological sampling

Experience in a public health and/or an animal health related field

Experience with all phases of livestock slaughter and/or meat/poultry processing operations and procedures

Experience with state and/or federal laws, regulations/rules, and directives relevant to livestock slaughter and meat/poultry processing

Experience in a regulatory field requiring direct contact with the public

Experience in a regulatory/quality control position in a regulated food industry; and/or, experience as an inspector in a state and/or federal food inspection program

Experience in a regulatory/quality control position in a commercial livestock slaughter and/or meat/poultry processing establishment; and/or, experience as an inspector in a state and/or federal regulatory meat/poultry inspection program

Experience writing reports and/or organizing, preparing, and presenting information in written and/or verbal format

Experience using computers for such functions as word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail programs

Experience in a position requiring direct contact with the public

Benefits

Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS)