California Department of Public Health · 1 day ago
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) JC-507074
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$7,820/mo - $10,732/moThe California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is committed to advancing the health and well-being of California’s diverse communities. They are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to lead the Food Safety Education and Training Program, focusing on preventing microbial contamination and enhancing food safety practices. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating educational programs in collaboration with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Plans, organizes, coordinates, develops, implements, and evaluates activities to ensure the successful statewide implementation and operation of the Food Safety Education & Training Program
Designs and delivers various education and training programs aimed at preventing microbial contamination and addressing other food safety topics, in collaboration with food industry representatives, state and local regulatory partners, and other stakeholders
Collects and analyzes data from regulatory program training, inspections, and enforcement actions to identify improvement opportunities and develop strategic plans
Reviews state and federal legislation for potential impacts on food inspection programs
Participates in statewide meetings with key stakeholders
Provides technical assistance to industry and regulatory agencies to enhance food safety practices and standards
Qualification
Required
The incumbent plans, organizes, coordinates, develops, implements, and evaluates activities to ensure the successful statewide implementation and operation of the Food Safety Education & Training Program
Responsibilities include designing and delivering various education and training programs aimed at preventing microbial contamination and addressing other food safety topics, in collaboration with food industry representatives, state and local regulatory partners, and other stakeholders
The SESS also collects and analyzes data from regulatory program training, inspections, and enforcement actions to identify improvement opportunities and develop strategic plans
Additionally, the incumbent reviews state and federal legislation for potential impacts on food inspection programs, participates in statewide meetings with key stakeholders, and provides technical assistance to industry and regulatory agencies to enhance food safety practices and standards
The incumbent works under the general direction of the Chief, Food and Drug Unit of the Food and Drug Branch (FDB), in the Food Investigations and Technical Support Section (FITSS), Standardization and Continuous Improvement Unit (SCIU)
Company
California Department of Public Health
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is dedicated to optimizing the health and well-being of the people in California.
Founded in 2007
1001-5000 employees
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Dana Moore
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