06/22/1999 51610

DIRECTOR, FOOD SAFETY AND LABORATORY SERVICES

DEFINITION: This is professional and technical managerial work directing various statewide programs which regulate food, water, milk and Seasonal Farm Labor Camps.

The employee in this class is responsible for developing, planning and directing statewide food, water, milk and Seasonal Farm Labor Camp investigation and enforcement programs. Considerable public contact is required with companies, associations and legislative committees. These programs are directed through subordinate managers. Work involves drafting proposed legislation, developing regulations and budget preparation. The employee works with considerable independence and initiative with the major portion of the program being determined by legislation. Work is reviewed through consultation with senior management.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Develops, plans and directs statewide food, water, milk and seasonal farm labor camp programs.

Testifies at legislative hearings on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Determines the needs for rules, regulations and legislation and suggests amendments to existing laws.

Represents the Commonwealth at Independent Regulatory Review Commission hearings on rules and regulations.

Reviews, determines and issues civil penalties based upon the submission of reports by staff.

Chairs the Seasonal Farm Labor Camp Committee and the Food Employee Certification Advisory Board.

Sets the goals for the Bureau based upon program goals; prepares and controls bureau budget.

Prepares and delivers formal presentations to industry, regulatory, academic personnel, and the public regarding food safety.

Develops work-sharing agreements with Federal, State, County and Local food safety agencies and companies.

Meets with food industry associations concerning the Commonwealth's food supply and safety.

Responds to news media requests for statements and information.

Attends congressional hearings on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Provides guidance to managers of the various programs within the Bureau.

An employee in this class may participate in the performance of their subordinates' work consistent with operational and organizational requirements.

Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and application of the laws and regulations relating to food safety.

Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to food, water and milk safety, grading, labeling and seasonal farm labor camps.

Knowledge of the biological and chemical sciences as related to food, water and milk safety.

Ability to learn safety principles as related to housing and farm labor camps.

Ability to plan and organize statewide regulatory programs.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the food industry, legislators, the public, and other government agencies.

Ability to establish and maintain confidence and interest in the bureau's programs.

Ability to handle enforcement problems tactfully and firmly.

Ability to evaluate effectiveness of the bureau's programs.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: A bachelor's degree in food technology, food science, or in a closely related field such as chemistry, biology or microbiology, and five years of managerial experience in a food safety program of which two (2) years was in a supervisory capacity.

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An associate's degree in food technology, food science or in a closely related field such as chemistry, biology or microbiology and seven years of managerial experience in a food safety program of which two years was in a supervisory capacity.

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Nine years of managerial experience directing a statewide food, water, milk or food laboratory regulatory program of which two years was in a supervisory capacity.