FOOD, DRUG AND LODGING SURVEYOR I8221A3 Pay Grade: 23 DEFINITION OF WORK Summary This is technical public health sanitation work in the areas of food, drug and lodging regulation and consumer product safety. Work involves conducting comprehensive inspections of and providing consultation to a wide variety of food service, food processing, drug, lodging and storage establishments in assigned areas of the state to assure compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Standard Classification Factors Supervision Received - LEVEL B: "Under general supervision..." Employees working under general supervision usually receive some instructions with respect to the details of most assignments but are free to develop their own work sequences within established procedures, methods and policies. They are often physically removed from their supervisor and subject to only periodic checks. Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average - Where the employee is confronted with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn, places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions would, in many instances, fall into this category. Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or technical in nature requiring careful interpretation. Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be significant. Contacts - LEVEL B: The purpose of the contact is to plan, coordinate and advise on work efforts, interpret guidelines or instructions, elicit opinions or give guidance on the basis of facts to resolve common issues or problems when the information is not sensitive in nature or the individuals or groups are working toward mutual goals and have basically cooperative attitudes. Well developed communication skills are required. Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical exertion. Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible. Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL A: No supervisory or leadership responsibility; may explain work instructions or assist in training others. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Food, Drug and Lodging Surveyor II class where work is of a more complex nature, and involves consultative and training responsibilities. EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED Conducts comprehensive inspections of a wide variety of food processing, food service, lodging and storage facilities in assigned areas of the state. Includes conducting inspections of wholesale and retail food establishments, restaurants, food manufacturing and processing facilities, warehouses, locker plants, concession stands, etc. Prepares detailed reports of findings. Recommends the approval or denial of licensure and/or enforcement actions including civil fines or facility closure. Embargoes the sale of products found during inspections to be of questionable quality or safety or in violation of federal or state laws. Includes the authority to immediately prohibit the sale or dispensation of such products. Collects samples of products for bacteriological or chemical analysis. Recommends court action to obtain seizure and proper disposal of adulterated or misbranded foods, drugs and cosmetics; testifies in routine court cases. Reviews plans and conducts a pre-construction and pre-licensure surveys; provides consultation on potential problems, regulations and facility design as it applies to general sanitation. Participates in the investigation of complaints concerning violations of the regulations, unsanitary conditions, food borne illnesses, medical quackery, unsafe consumer products and other related health issues. Acts as an expert witness in more complex court cases involving food, drug, and lodging establishments; gathers legally defensible evidence for presentation at court proceedings; may present testimony at legislative hearings. Participates in twenty-four hour on-call duty to survey train wrecks, truck wrecks, floods, fires, tornadoes, and other natural disasters involving foods, drugs or cosmetic products; determines amount of contamination and the most appropriate method of disposal or destruction of contaminated products; conducts follow-up on contaminated products to assure compliance with interstate shipment. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge *Knowledge of biology, food chemistry and general sanitation as they apply to food, drug and lodging programs. Knowledge of methods of identification, control and elimination of insects, rodents, and other vectors. *Knowledge of principles, techniques, and practices of public health sanitation and epidemiology. Knowledge of retail and wholesale food, drug and lodging operations and production methods. Abilities *Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private officials, facilities managers and the public. *Ability to plan and organize materials and to make presentations to lay and professional groups. *Ability to conduct unbiased investigations, to analyze findings and to draw legally defensible conclusions. *Ability to plan work schedule and to carry out the duties independently with minimal supervision. *Ability to express ideas clearly both orally and in writing. Ability to obtain commissioning by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). *Necessary at Entry MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor of Science degree in a biological or physical science. Experience may be substituted for education as determined relevant by the agency. NC: 06/93 |