Wholesale Food Safety Officer - South Charleston County

Salary: $46,300.00 - $56,300.00 Annually Location : Charleston County, SC Job Type: FTE - Full-Time Job Number: 184595 Agency: Department of Agriculture Division: Consumer Protection Opening Date: 03/03/2026 Closing Date: 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Residency Requirement: Yes Class Code:: JB40 Position Number:: 61009924 Normal Work Schedule:: Other Pay Grade: GEN08 Hiring Range - Min.: $46,300.00 Hiring Range - Max.: $56,300.00 Opening Date: 03/23/2026 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures:: ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE at The State application should include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will NOT be accepted nor reviewed in lieu of a completed State application to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application and must be completed. VETERAN APPLICANTS: Per SC §1-1-550 Veterans Preference: To claim Veteran's Preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty at time of interview. Residency Requirement (specifics):: Selected candidate must reside in or relocate at their own expense within 30 days of offer of employment to West Ashley SC, Ravenel SC, or Johns Island SC. Selected candidate may also reside within 10 miles of those communities. Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. Job Responsibilities Do you have exceptional attention to detail? Do you enjoy performing inspections? Do you like working in different environments each day? If so, then this position could be a great opportunity for you! The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hiring a Wholesale Food Safety Officer for the South Charleston County region. As a Wholesale Food Safety Officer your duties will include: Ensuring foods and cosmetics are manufactured, packaged, and marketed under safe and sanitary conditions. This includes verifying that products are wholesome and free from contamination, filth, or otherwise unfit substances as well as properly labeled according to current laws and requirements. Inspection of food manufacturers, processors, storage facilities, distributors, and salvagers for compliance with state and federal laws, to include performing advanced specialized inspections of food manufacturers, processors, storage facilities and distributors for compliance with applicable state and federal laws. Investigating consumer complaints and issuing written reports of findings. Reviewing product labels for compliance with requirements and making recommendations for revision. Removing adulterated product from sale (embargo). Ensuring adulterated products have been recalled/withdrawn from market when adulteration / contamination is suspected/determined. Did we mention that a take home State vehicle is provided?BENEFITS: Generous State benefits to include retirement, health, vision, dental and life insurance. Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for employee only coverage is less than $100/month! Premium for BCBS State Standard Plan for full family coverage is only $307/month! 13 paid holidays; generous annual and sick leave accruals. Up to 6 weeks paid parental leave. Employee Assistance Program Free counseling sessions for employees and household members Free Life Management Services (legal, financial, and more) Minimum and Additional RequirementsBachelor's degree in an agricultural field, the natural or physical sciences, public health, or a related technical field. A bachelor's degree in another field of study and at least two years' directly related work experience may be substituted for the required bachelor's degree with approval from State Division of Human Resources. Valid state driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle. Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in food packaging or food science. Knowledge of food industry regulations, data collection, tracking, recordkeeping, and analysis. Two (2) years' of directly related experience or three (3) years' experience in related regulatory aspects of manufactured foods. Specialized training in Seafood HACCP & Better Process Control School. Preventative Controls Qualified Individual training. Experience working within federal contracts. Experience developing and conducting outreach. Additional CommentsAbility to communicate effectively with various audiences and prepare clear concise and comprehensive reports. Must work effectively in a transparent, team-oriented environment and prepare reports / written correspondence with accurate technical regulatory verbiage. Ability to climb stairs, ladders and shift objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods in extreme heat and cold. Ability to exercise judgement in applying and interpreting policies, procedures, rules and regulations, be detail oriented and highly organized. Extensive in-state day travel using a state provided vehicle. Occasional overnight and/or out-of-state travel required. Selected candidate must successfully complete HACCP, Better Processing School, Preventative Controls Qualified Individual and other job-related training within 2 years of hire. Ability to read fine print on food product labels. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Do you have a bachelor's degree? Yes No 02 If you answered yes to the previous question, what field of study is your degree in? 03 Do you live or are you willing to relocate to the West Ashley, Ravenel, or Johns Island SC area? Selected candidate may also reside within 10 miles of those communities. Yes No 04 Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you able to operate motor vehicles? Yes No 05 Do you understand that the salary range is from $46,300 to $56,300, and candidates at the top of this range will need to meet all or exceed the preferred qualifications? Yes No 06 Are you a SC State government retiree? Yes No 07 How did you hear about this position? SC State Jobs Website - careers.sc.gov College Website Dice.com Indeed.com Ladders.com A current employee A former employee LinkedIn SC Works Facebook Radio Ad Other Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10