FOOD & DAIRY INSPECTOR 2* - 03192024-56134

Job Information

LOCATION OF (2) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY SERVICES DIVISION, SHELBY COUNTY

Qualifications

Summary

Responsibilities

1. Conducts visual inspection of equipment such as meat saws/grinders, milking equipment, and mixers located within establishments to determine condition (e.g., cleanliness, proper materials, good repair) and appropriate design.
2. Conducts visual inspection of structures such as dairy barns, warehouses, and retail stores to determine condition (e.g., good repair, cleanliness, pest resistance).
3. Conducts visual inspection of food materials such as pipes, ingredients and packaging to verify materials are approved food grade.

1. Gathers information regarding the conditions of establishment (e.g., sanitation, food handling practices, hygienic practices) for the purpose of determining compliance with all applicable Tennessee laws and regulations.
2. Collects samples of food, dairy and water for laboratory analysis by using appropriate collection methods (e.g., retail procurement, fluid mild sample from farm bulk tank, water samples).
3. Collects exhibits such as photographs, insects, and evidence of rodents to document specific conditions.
4. Gathers information about establishments used in the manufacture, sale and distribution of food and/or dairy (e.g., name, address, type, ownership) to update the information and verify permit is current.
5. Reviews last inspection of establishment to ensure facility has kept a copy of this inspection and had made corrections.

1. Determines the appropriate regulatory action to take based on inspection findings as determined by rules and regulations.
2. Investigates potential health risks caused by disasters such as floods, fires, and food transport accidents to determine necessary action (e.g., seizure, condemnation, destruction of product).
3. Determines the severity of violation by reviewing current and past inspection information and comparing to rules, regulations, and laws.
4. Makes recommendations to establishments to help them resolve violations and become compliant.

1. Maintains assigned area with inspectional frequency as mandated by regulation or as required by office policy.
2. Prioritizes inspections based on risk factors such as complaints, type and health hazard.
3. Organizes weekly workload by determining most efficient work plan based on number of inspections, locations, length of inspection time, establishment's history, facility types, and etc.
4. Completes daily time summary and projected itinerary for submittal to supervisor.

1. Explains rules and regulations to the customer during consultation/inspection to increase compliance understanding.

1. Compares inspection data to State laws and regulations to determine compliance and appropriate action to be taken such as notice of violation, critical item notice, removed from sale, or permit suspension.

1. Develops and maintains positive relationships with industry by interacting in a professional, customer-friendly manner through repetitive contact.
2. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with peers and management by fostering cooperation, sharing of ideas, and open/honest communication.

1. Trains individuals such as industry, milk haulers, co-workers.

1. Fills out inspectional forms using check sheets, Scantrons, and written narrative to document findings or activities.
2. Enters time and labor or expense information electronically to document weekly schedule and work related travel.

1. Participates in performance evaluation discussions with supervisor to understand performance expectations and method by which set goals are achieved.
2. Communicates with other inspectors to schedule and conduct joint inspection activities.
3. Submits weekly work documents by mail to verify work completed.

1. Continuously maintains inspection manual by adding updated information such as memos, trade publications, and technical journals provided by supervisor and/or administration.
2. Attends area and statewide meetings with supervisors/administrators to discuss current trends, new administrative policies, legislation and other relevant topics.

1. Performs physical activities such as walking for extended periods of time, climbing ladders, lifting 50-100 pounds, bending and stooping while conducting on-site inspections.

Competencies

1. Problem Solving
2. Technical Learning
3. Planning
4. Time Management
5. Presentation Skills
6. Approachability
7. Composure
8. Customer Focus
9. Ethics and Values
10. Integrity and Trust

1. Building and Construction
2. Clerical
3. Customer and Personal Service
4. Design
5. Food Production
6. Mathematics
7. Production and Processing

1. Active Learning
2. Active Listening
3. Critical Thinking
4. Mathematics
5. Reading Comprehension
6. Speaking
7. Writing
8. Coordination
9. Instructing
10. Persuasion
11. Service Orientation
12. Social Perceptiveness
13. Judgment and Decision Making
14. Time Management

1. Category Flexibility
2. Deductive Reasoning
3. Inductive Reasoning
4. Oral Comprehension
5. Oral Expression
6. Memorization
7. Problem Sensitivity
8. Selective Attention
9. Spatial Orientation
10. Time Sharing
11. Visualization
12. Written Comprehension
13. Written Expression
14. Reaction Time
15. Extent Flexibility
16. Gross Body Coordination
17. Gross Body Equilibrium
18. Stamina
19. Static Strength
20. Auditory Attention
21. Depth Perception
22. Far Vision
23. Near Vision
24. Peripheral Vision
25. Sound Localization
26. Speech Clarity
27. Speech Recognition

Tools & Equipment

N/A

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.