Plan Review Officer – Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Career Posting:Plan Review Officer
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Is seeking qualified candidates to fill the following position Plan Review Officer.
Position Description: To coordinate the enforcement of State food laws. This advanced professional position exists to establish, coordinate, and carry out a detailed work plan that effectively ensures facility and equipment compliance with applicable statutes and regulations for food establishments under the Food and Feed Safety Division’s jurisdiction by, (1) evaluating a food establishment’s new construction, remodel, or conversion through the plan review process, (2) providing consultation to clientele and consumers on State food safety laws and regulations, and (3) providing support to State and local food inspection staff by answering questions and providing guidance on standards and enforcement options including on-site guidance in the field.
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 years of experience conducting retail food regulatory work (i.e., inspection, investigation, plan review, retail HACCP); or equivalent.
OR
A bachelor’s degree in biological or physical science, food science, nutrition, environmental health, or closely related field PLUS two (2) years of experience conducting retail food regulatory work (i.e., inspection, investigation, plan review, retail HACCP); or equivalent.
OR
A master’s degree in biological or physical science, food science, nutrition, environmental health, or closely related field PLUS eighteen (18) months of experience conducting retail food regulatory work (i.e., inspection, investigation, plan review, retail HACCP); or equivalent.
AND
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable Minnesota retail food safety laws and rules.
Must currently possess and maintain an active/valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record subject to review.
Must currently possess and maintain certification as a Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist (RS/REHS) with the State of Minnesota and/or the National Environmental Health Association.
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
More than three (3) years of advanced-level regulatory work (i.e., investigation, variance and HACCP, compliance, plan review) in food establishments at retail.
One or more of the following credentials:
• Advanced degree such as a MPA, MBA, MS, MPH, or higher.
• Minnesota licensed architect, mechanical, or structural engineer specializing in commercial kitchens.
• Certified to enforce Minnesota commercial building, mechanical, electrical, or plumbing codes.
Completed Plan Review for Food Establishments course, FD207, or equivalent.
Advanced retail specialized processing variance and HACCP knowledge and experience.
Experience reviewing construction plans for food establishments or conducting on-site plan review inspections.
Experience training and/or evaluating risk-based inspections of internal and external regulatory staff.
Experience leading or coordinating projects.
Physical Requirements:
Food Standard Compliance Officers conduct investigations and inspections in the field as needed to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and rules. The work requires the ability to:
1. Occasionally maintain a stationary position for extended periods of time such as prolonged standing or sitting.
2. Ascend, descend ladders and steps.
3. Position self to move/transport food products during investigation and inspection work.
4. Traverse uneven and/or slippery walking surfaces.
5. Work in wet, hot, and cold environmental conditions.
6. Work in office and field locations.
7. Detect shades of product color to make appropriate product acceptability decisions.
8. Communicate effectively with supervisors and workers in both office and field workplace locations that may be noisy environments.
9. Detect product abnormalities through a sense of smell.
Additional Requirements:
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. It is the policy of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, as part of its hiring procedures, to conduct background checks on the finalist(s) for positions within the agency. The background check may consist of the following components:
– SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
– Employment Reference Check
– Driver’s License Check
– Conflict of Interest Review
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
Position closes on:2025-03-17