Career Posting:Food Business Navigator
St. Paul Is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position Food Business Navigator.
Position Description: This position is responsible for providing licensing expertise to the public, industry, regulatory partners, and staff of the Food and Feed Safety Division (FFSD). Responsibilities include outreach to and consultation with Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Program grantees and other food businesses to identify challenges, needs, and opportunities, and facilitating connections to sources of technical assistance. Businesses will include Minnesota’s 8,500 retail facilities and wholesale manufacturers, which includes emerging and established companies, cooperatives, and networks.
This individual will participate on all proposal review committees (both infrastructure and business development/supply chain assistance) and conduct some grant monitoring visits. They are expected to interact with agency partners (Universities, Extension, state and federal agencies, nonprofits, etc.) and to work collaboratively with the MDA’s RFSI grant specialist and outside evaluator.
Position Requirements:Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Three (3) years’ experience in a food regulatory program that includes:
Working with/in licensing or regulation (e.g., conducting inspections, audits, compliance, or enforcement work), and
Outreach, including working with the public, regulatory agencies, and the food industry
OR
A bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Nutrition, Education, Communications, Project Management, Food Systems, Agri Business, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, PLUS two (2) years’ experience in a food regulatory program that includes:
Working with/in licensing or regulation (e.g., conducting inspections, audits, compliance, or enforcement work), and
Outreach, including working with the public, regulatory agencies, and the food industry
AND
Excellent oral and written communications skills for communicating with multiple types of stakeholders. This includes the ability to communicate directly with the public, industry, and regulatory staff to answer questions about licensing and starting a food or feed business. The incumbent will be expected to compose original correspondence and reports unique to specific situations or projects.
Knowledge of regulatory procedures and laws required, particularly those pertaining to food licensing, registration, and licensing exemptions.
The ability to prioritize multiple demands, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel at all levels in the department, with regulated persons, and all external partners is required.
The ability to adjust with changing technology and science and to apply these changes to developing policies and procedures as necessary.
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Nutrition, Education, Communications, Project Management, Food Systems, Agri Business, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
More than three (3) years’ experience in a food regulatory program.
Experience in a food regulatory program as an inspector, plan reviewer, outreach staff, auditor, or compliance staff.
Knowledge of Minnesota food laws and regulations, particularly around food business licensing, administered by the Food and Feed Safety Division.
Experience in managing grants and/or working with grantees.
Experience in working with new food businesses or food business owners.
Position closes on:2024-04-05
Where to Apply: https://careers.mn.gov/psc/mnjob/MNCAREERS/HRCR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U