Class Concept
This is inspection and regulatory work in the State's food regulatory and control program administered by the Food and Drug Protection Division of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Positions serve as food field specialists in an assigned territory involved in the implementation of state and federal laws, and regulations set forth to ensure safe, sanitary, and fit food for human consumption, as well as adequate identification of food to consumers through proper label statements. Positions inspect a variety of food processing plants and commercial outlets (such as wholesale and retail bakeries; food warehouses; beer, wine, and soft drink bottlers; snack food manufacturers; flour and corn meal mills; salad and sandwich manufacturers; etc.) for overall sanitary conditions of the plant, premises, equipment, and raw materials. Finished products are checked for evidence of harmful ingredients, adulteration, and improper labeling. Investigates and collects evidence pertaining to cases of poisoning or injury resulting from the consumption of contaminated food and appears in court as a witness in cases involving violation of State food laws and regulations. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Food Regulatory Supervisor and is evaluated through written reports and joint field inspections.
