PUBLIC HEALTH RATING & SURVEY OFFICER

• Job Description

  Announcement Number: 48939 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/24/2024 Close Date: 10/01/2024 Recruiter:
  JENNIFER KAUBLE
  Phone: (775)684-0128
  Email: jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 4 Days 6 Hrs 58 Mins
  The Position
  
  Public Health Rating and Survey Officers work under administrative direction and are responsible for the survey and evaluation of food storage, preparation and serving practices and procedures to determine compliance with United States Food and Drug Administration and Nevada laws, regulations and standards; regulate and enforce State law relating to: the Safe Drinking Water Program in Nevada; drug licensing investigations; label review, sampling and inspection of drug and cosmetic manufacturing plants; inspection of dairies and milk plants; certification of septic systems; inspection of food warehouses, traditional food and drink establishments, health facilities, and public institutions; perform as an authorized agent of the Food and Drug Commission as required. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
  
  The Nevada Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Industry is recruiting for a Public Health Rating and Survey Officer position in their Las Vegas, Nevada office. This position is responsible for conducting routine inspections and investigations of dairy and meat facilities in the Southern area of the State and to conduct Federal check ratings of Grade A Dairy Facilities on behalf of the FDA in the Northern area of the State. The position is responsible for evaluating facilities for compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations through the inspection process utilizing record review, interviews, and observations. The position must complete all required inspection activity documents in accordance with regulations, statutes, and policies and procedures, as applicable. This position evaluates milk haulers and samplers to the standards set forth in the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, and collects dairy and single service samples. This position serves as a resource for and provides information and education to industry and Department of Agriculture personnel. This position will perform other related work as assigned. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
  
  To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/
  
  To Qualify:
  
  In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
  Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Licensure as an Environmental Health Specialist and four years of professional experience performing environmental health related duties for a regulatory agency or other relevant environmental health work experience; OR one year of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist III in Nevada State service. Special Notes Any person licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist in another state or by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) must obtain a Registration by Endorsement or Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist (R.E.H.S.) by the Nevada State Board of Environmental Health Specialists within six months of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Federal certification as a Certified Food Program Inspection/Training Officer is required within one year from the date of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
  Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
  Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
  Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
  More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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  Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
  Northern Nevada
  209 East Musser Street,
  Room 101
  Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
  
  

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  • STATE OF NEVADA

  The presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.

  European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.

  Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.

  The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.

     

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