Retail Food Compliance Specialist 1 – Metro District

Augusta, Georgia Government

Georgia Department of Agriculture specialist inspecting retail food establishments for sanitation and regulatory compliance. Collecting samples, investigating food safety issues, and managing an assigned county territory.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timePeachtree City • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $48,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inspecting and investigating food establishments for compliance with health and sanitation regulations, while effectively managing territory and maintaining relationships with industry stakeholders. Proficient in collecting and transporting samples for laboratory analysis and ensuring adherence to food safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AgronomyRegistered Sanitarian CertificationFood Safety InspectionsCompliance InvestigationsKnowledge Of Health Regulations

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Hard Skills

Food Sample CollectionWater Sample CollectionEnvironmental Swab CollectionScale Accuracy VerificationRefrigeration Equipment OperationUSDA Country Of Origin LabelingRetail StandardizationEquipment Cleaning Procedures

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Windows Operating System

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered SanitarianEnvironmental Health Specialist

Industry Keywords

Health RegulationsSanitation LawsFood SafetyCompliance StandardsFood Industry Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Inspect and investigate retail food establishments for compliance with applicable health and sanitation laws and regulations
Conduct random and unannounced inspections of GDA-licensed food sales establishments
Collect food samples, water samples, and environmental swabs for laboratory analysis
Transport samples to laboratories within prescribed methods and timeframes
Maintain working knowledge of current policies, laws, regulations, and guidance documents
Attend training sessions, meetings, and conferences
Verify scale accuracy and check refrigeration equipment operation
Check product packaging and labeling
Observe food facilities and employees
Ensure proper equipment cleaning and handling of insecticides and sanitizing chemicals
Investigate food wholesomeness after disasters, including fires, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and transportation accidents
Plan, organize, and manage assigned territory, training, and program activities
Report compliance findings through the appropriate chain
Serve as a technical expert within the assigned program
Maintain working relationships with the food industry and federal, state, and local agencies
Prepare and complete agency, state, and federal forms
Perform USDA Country of Origin Labeling contract work as directed
Maintain State-issued equipment properly
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry, or a related area from an accredited college or university, OR certification as a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist
Assigned territory requires residence in Fayette, Carroll, Heard, or Coweta County
Must complete retail standardization
Constant standing and walking
Ability to climb stairs in high ranges
Ability to work with water exposure and different temperatures
Ability to travel for long days
Preferred: two years of professional experience conducting inspections and investigations for compliance with state and federal health and food and/or milk sanitation laws, rules, and regulations
Preferred: working knowledge of Windows computer operating system and applications
Final candidates subject to employment verification, background and criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career
State-issued equipment
Reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process