Applications must be submitted on at www.calcareers.ca.gov by 5/31/24

Produce Safety Program is hiring!​

Under the direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (SES) (Supervisory) within the PSP, the Environmental Scientist (Produce Inspector) will conduct on-farm environmental assessments and farm inspections to ensure compliance with FSMA and the PSR, upholding the FDA approach of “educate before and while we regulate” for FSMA implementation. The incumbent must be able to be commissioned and credentialed by FDA to perform work concerning present and future environmental issues relating to food safety and must work with industry to bring production/facility sites into compliance with FSMA requirements. The incumbent will be responsible for on-farm inspections to ensure that PSR standards are met and that effective on-farm training and communication are in place. The incumbent will use a prioritized inspectional approach to conduct specific statewide inspections and procedural activities for the PSP.

The Environmental Scientist will be responsible for carrying out inspections and implementing the PSR in the Central Valley and Southern California Regions. This includes, but is not limited to the counties of Kern, Tulare, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, Imperial, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Ventura. The incumbent may be required to go to other locations throughout California as needed.

More details about this position and applying may be found on CALHR's website at the link below:

Electronic applications are preferred.

All mail or drop off applications must include JC-430510

Address for drop-off or mailing applications packages:

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Food & Agriculture

Attn: Human Resources Branch JC-407988

1220 N Street, Room 242

Sacramento, CA 95814

Final Filing Date: 5/31/24

For additional information regarding this position, please contact Wendy Hoag 916-597-7526 or at wendy.hoag@cdfa.ca.gov

Applications must be submitted on at www.calcareers.ca.gov

Locate the job posting, apply and find more details by searching the title below:

JC-430510- Environmental Scientist - Kern

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,145.00 - $7,926.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bakersfield, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road