Job Details

Compliance Specialist

The purpose of the Compliance Specialist is to perform inspections, investigations and collect samples to protect the public from unsafe or adulterated food by evaluating conformance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. This position conductscomplex food safety inspections in facilities that process or hold food products including but not limited to: food processors, dairy farms, dairy plants, custom meat facilities and trucks, egg handling facilities, poultry processors, food warehouses, cottage food permits, cannabis infused edible processors and other food handlers as needed, to assess compliance with state and applicable federal regulations. The Compliance Specialist conducts or is on track to conduct specialized inspections including the following food types along with the specific federal and state regulations that oversee their production; Seafood HACCP, Juice HACCP, Preventive Controls, acidified products or LACF foods. This position performs independent inspections to evaluate conditions found in each facility based on the appropriate state law and applicable federal regulation. It will also independently assess conditions that may lead to increased risk to public health by discerning between minor and critical violations and create reports of inspection findings in a clear and concise manner. At times the position may be asked to participate in drafting sections of legal documents including compliance agreements or Notices of Intent to assess penalties or revocation of licenses.

Important Notes

WSDA is recruiting for three (3) internal full-time permanent Food Safety Compliance Specialist 3's position within the Food Safety and Consumer Services Division. These positions are home-based in any county in Washington. These positions are represented by the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary range for this position is: Range 56 Step A $64,512 - Step L $84,528 annually.