Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) in the Feed Inspection Program, the Environmental Scientist will sample and analyze results of commercial feed and livestock drugs. The incumbent will independently conduct environmental impact studies related to feed and food safety, take regulatory actions, conduct investigations and inspections, and other duties related to the enforcement of California laws governing the distribution of feed and livestock drugs. The incumbent will review, study and analyze changes to medicated feed, medically important antimicrobial drugs used in animal feed, veterinary feed directives (VFD) and livestock drugs. The incumbent will interpret and apply scientific data, methods, and principles relating to medicated feed, VFD, medically important antimicrobial drugs used in animal feed, and livestock drugs; make presentations at meetings and workshops; work with industry to obtain compliance with CDFA laws and regulations, specifically antimicrobial drug use and stewardship laws and regulations, and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).

• Sample, analyze, and interpret results of feed and livestock drugs for product quality, human and animal food safety, and regulatory compliance, including those containing medically important antimicrobial drugs.

• Evaluate and determine the Feed and Livestock Drugs licensee’s compliance with California and United States Food and Drug Administration’s laws and regulations and they apply to commercial feed and livestock drugs.

• Review firms Standard Operating Procedures, records, and interview management and staff of manufacturing facilities and document any deviations from federal and state regulations.

• Perform inspections as part of CDFA’s contract with FDA.

• Review firm records relating to the manufacturing and distribution of commercial feed to ensure product quality, human and animal food safety, and regulatory compliance with state and Federal mandates. 

Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed approximately 75% outdoors and 25% indoors.  The primary workstation will be the incumbent’s home office, which is equipped with a desk, chair, computer with various software programs, and a multifunction print/scan/copy machine. The employee’s alternate workstation is located indoors at 2399 Gateway Oaks Drive, Sacramento, CA, 95833. When in the office, the duties of this position are performed indoors in a cubicle environment. Each cubicle contains a chair, computer monitor, docking station, printer, a telephone with voicemail, portable and stationary filing drawers, and overhead cabinets.

Regular or recurring telework may occur as part of the incumbent’s ongoing regular schedule in accordance with CDFA’s Telework Policy.

During activities while in the field, the employee may be exposed to gases, dirt, odors, noise, fumes, uneven surfaces, extreme weather conditions, and fast-moving equipment.  Trucks, railcars, ships and other conveyances of feed and fertilizing materials are sampled outdoors during loading at the manufacturing locations, while in transit, or upon delivery at the plant, farm, or livestock operation. The employee must be able to lift 50 pounds, which is required when unstacking and re-stacking bags of feed.

Travel by state vehicle within assigned area is required on a routine basis.  Travel by car, air, or other public transportation system to attend in-state and out-of-state meetings, follow up with field staff, local, state and federal agencies, and advisory board/subcommittee meetings will occasionally be required.  Overnight stays or travel in severe weather may be occasionally required.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be disqualified from this recruitment. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ. SOQ Instructions are below:

• Restate the questions prior to your response

• Include your name and the job control number

• Must be single-spaced, no more than two (2) pages, and size 11 Arial font

1. What is the Food Safety Modernization Act as it related to Animal Feed?

2. Explain your experience in handling difficult people.

3. What are 3 potential environmental contaminants that may be found in animal feed and name one product that they may be found in?

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Hard Copy Applications

If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 6/2024 version.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the “Special Requirements” section.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Local area, Remote work, Home office, Night shift

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