Posting number: 7901-26-HFD-011
Department: Agriculture and Rural Development
Job classification: Food and Dairy Industry Manager 14
Posting type: Open
Categories: Management, Agriculture, Professional
SummaryFood and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!Job Summary:
The Bureau of Food Safety and Animal Health and Human Food Division of MDARD has a mission to protect public health by ensuring a safe and wholesome food supply, while working to maintain a viable food industry. Food safety is the Human Food Division's top priority. This position functions as part of the division's management team and is responsible for oversight and administration of the activities of the Food Retail Section’s East Region. The primary duties include:
Direct supervision of field inspectors who inspect and regulate area food establishments and ensure the safety of Michigan’s food supply. This includes workload management, quality assurance, performance evaluation and staff development.
Policy development and implementation.
Regional coordination including complaint investigations, sampling, licensing, and enforcement.
Oversight of regional-level emergency response functions.
- Manage regional program coordination with partners such as local health, industry, civic organizations, FDA, and beyond.
This position has a home workstation within Michigan's Lower Peninsula and requires travel to the office and other sites for required meetings as needed.
Position Description
Food Retail Map
About MDARD:The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.
MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.
Examples of duties Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in animal science, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, environmental health, food science/technology, microbiology, toxicology, veterinary science, or a related field including 10 semester (15 term) credits in a combination of biology and/or chemistry courses.
Food And Dairy Industry Manager 14 Five years of professional food and dairy industry experience equivalent to a Food and/or Dairy Industry Field Scientist, including three years equivalent to a Food and/or Dairy Industry Field Scientist P11, two years equivalent to a Food and/or Dairy Industry Field Scientist 12, or one year equivalent to a Food and Dairy Industry Manager 13 or Food and/or Dairy Industry Specialist 13. Supplemental information
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.