The Ohio Department of Agriculture is currently seeking candidates for a Dairy Plant Environmental Health Specialist 1 position in the Dairy Division, headquartered in Fairfield, Perry, Muskingum, or Licking County. The duties for the Dairy Plant Environmental Health Specialist 1 position include but are not limited to:

• As provided for in Chapter 917 of the Ohio Revised Code and rules adopted there under, conducts inspections of dairy facilities, dairy facility records and dairy facility reports
• Conducts examinations for issuance of weigher, sampler, or tester licenses
• Collects and transports samples for laboratory analysis
• Initiates appropriate enforcement action (e.g., warning letter, license suspension and license revocation)
• Explains dairy rules, laws, and program policies to dairy industry
• Conducts field reviews of dairy equipment, devices and systems
• Investigates complaints and offers solutions
• Reviews plans for new or altered milking systems, dairy equipment and facilities
• Performs miscellaneous administrative duties as assigned: prepares inspection reports and interoffice correspondence
• Assists in conducting special studies
• Attends staff meetings
• Gives speeches and presentations to industry groups and other service and/or professional organizations
• Collects data and information for consideration by Sanitarian Program Administrator that may result in rule changes and/or interpretation
• Collects evidence and testifies in administrative hearings and court trials

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. ODA bargaining unit members have selection rights before non-bargaining unit members. All other applications will only be considered if an internal bargaining unit applicant is not selected for this position.

Qualification

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Must acquire registration as an environmental health specialist in training or environmental health specialist prior to engaging in practice of environmental health, but not later than 90 days from date of employment. Candidates will be required to provide a college transcript for proof of eligibility for Environmental Health Specialist-In-Training and/or Registered Environmental Health Specialist. As a result, please attach copy of your transcript to your application for this position.

In addition to proceeding, must have below:

Completion of undergraduate core program in agriculture from an accredited college or university, with specialization in  dairy science, animal science or food science

OR 24 months training or 24 months experience in management of dairy production or dairy  processing operations

AND must be able to provide own transportation

Note: Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4736-8-01(C): Science courses approved by the board shall be in biology, chemistry, physics, geology, mathematics, or statistics and be applicable to the practice of environmental health science.

Background Check Information

Training And Development Required to Remain in The Classification After Employment:

Must possess registration to practice as an environmental health specialist issued by the Ohio Department of Health, in accordance with Chapter 3776 of Revised Code, within 3 years from date of appointment to class.  License for registered Environmental Health Specialist must be renewed biennially in accordance with Chapter 3776.07 (B) of Revised Code.

If you require an accommodation for the interview process, please notify the assigned recruiter.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May work varying hours; may be exposed to disagreeable elements &/or hazardous materials; travel required; overnight  travel may be required.