Food Safety Specialist

Position Information

The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences (SANS) seeks applicants for the position of Extension Food Safety Specialist. This a twelve month, full-time extension and applied research position. The specific assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the program. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Responsibilities The key responsibilities for the position will include the development of integrated extension and applied research programs that will include but will not be limited to the following :

• Provide training, resources, and information to key stakeholders in Maryland so that they can comply with the requirements and standards outlined in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule.
• Develop education programs for food producers, processors and Extension field staff at all levels of the food system from production to consumption.
• Support, strengthen and participate in county-based Extension programs.
• Develop effective teaching tools such as publications, fact sheets, presentations, worksheets, web-based tools and other creative tools to enhance the delivery and understanding of information on food safety.
• Extend the reach of UMES Extension by integrating distance education into program delivery through established and emerging technologies.
• Plan, develop, implement, evaluate and report on inputs, outcomes, impacts and accomplishments of food safety focused educational and applied research programs for relevant clientele.
• Consistently publish work in both peer-reviewed journals and relevant extension outlets.
• Develop an extramurally-funded extension and applied research program.
• Participate actively in graduate education by chairing and serving on graduate committees and providing experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students.
• Work closely with other programs and faculty at UMES and UMCP as well as other stakeholders and agencies from across the state of Maryland.
• Participate in professional development activities as required for the position.
• Travel as needed, to attend meetings, conduct trainings and farm reviews, and deliver programs.
• Participate in teaching training workshops / courses on Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Produce Safety rule (PSR) courses from the Produce Safety Alliance (PSA), as well as Maryland Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) in partnership with the Maryland Department of Agriculture and participate in On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFR) with the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
• Actively participate in relevant university and external committees as needed.
• Assure compliance with civil rights and affirmative action policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Classification 25- Education, Training, and Library Occupations Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Certifications / Registrations N / A