Position Summary:
Part-time (60%FTE) position. Works under the direction of the Public
Health Manager to implement the Environmental Public Health program which
includes the Food Safety program for internal Harvard University customers
in over 30 dining facilities in Cambridge and Boston, and other environmental
public health program activities. Duties include employee training,
field inspections, technical support, incident investigation and follow-up,
regulatory interface and other responsibilities related to food safety
and public health. Provides assistance with University health, safety and
sanitation concerns. Cross-trained in Environmental Health and Safety emergency
response. Occasionally required to carry a pager and to respond to
program-related emergencies during non-business hours. May be needed
to provide support for other university emergencies during working hours.
Work may occasionally involve nights or weekends.
UOS requires pre-employment drug, reference and background screening.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Provide routine HACCP-based and
food-code compliance inspections at university dining facilities. Communicate
violations to food service Managers and Directors. Assist food service
managers with the development of a correction plan to address violations.
Provide recommendations for corrective actions if necessary.
2. Develop and provide training
to food service management and kitchen staff in accordance with established
schedules, and in response to identified needs.
3. Conduct a response to food-borne
illness investigations including epidemiological and environmental investigations.
Prepare and analyze information and assist clients with recommendations
for corrective actions as required. Coordinate response effort with
University Health Services and local health agencies if required.
Provide follow-up food service unit trainings as needed, based on analysis
of epidemiological and environmental investigations.
4. Monitor and distribute food safety
recall notifications to internal clients on a daily basis.
5. Collaborate with Harvard University
Dining Services managers, the EH&S Environmental Biologist and building
managers at dining facility locations to investigate and address pest inspection
and control issues.
6. Assist the Public Health Manager
with the Commencement Food Safety Inspection, Sampling and Archiving program.
7. Conduct FAS student grill and
student-managed food operation inspections. Communicate violations
to University management and student grill managers. Assist students
with recommendations for corrective actions.
8. Provide University pool safety
and water chemistry inspections, and yearly permit readiness inspections.
9. Participate in the EH&S Environmental
Public Health Water Quality Program.
10. On a rotating basis, provide 24x7 on-call technical
support and emergency response for Harvard University Dining Services (HUDS)
and other food service providers.
11. Participate in the EH&S emergency response
program during normal working hours as requested. Respond to and
assist with the mitigation of emergencies involving chemical, biological
or radiological materials. Assist in the investigation of accidental
exposures of persons to hazardous substances.
Requirements:
Minimum Bachelors Degree in Environmental Health or related biological
science. Prefer 3 – 5 years experience working as a Food Safety Inspector/Sanitarian.
Must become a ServSafe instructor within 6 months of hire. Must be
a Registered Sanitarian or attain registration as Registered Sanitarian
within 18 months of employment. Prefer Certified Pool Operator, or obtain
certification within 9 months of employment. Proficient in comprehension,
communication and assessment of HACCP concepts. Must have a proven
record of excellence in customer service and demonstrated experience delivering
effective field and classroom training. Must have excellent written
and oral communication skills, with a working knowledge of health and safety
regulations.
Technology Skills Required:
Knowledge of food safety science and technology. Experience using
chemical testing equipment for swimming pool inspections is desirable.
Demonstrated proficiency in creation and use of databases and in the use
of Microsoft desktop applications (e.g., Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook,
PowerPoint, Publisher, and Word). Must have capability for quickly
learning and utilizing desktop software, handheld field sampling and analytical
equipment.
Special Requirements:
Knowledge of ServSafe training requirements and eligible to become a
ServSafe instructor. Participates in EH&S Emergency Response
Program on an occasional basis, and as a cross-trained EH&S staff member,
will be required to carry a pager and respond to emergencies on occasion.
Must be able to work some nights and weekends. Develops hands-on
proficiency in response to chemical, biological, radiation and other emergency
conditions.
Physical Requirements:
Must have sufficient mobility, dexterity, and endurance to perform emergency
response activities and field work. Must be capable of using personal
protective equipment including but not limited to respiratory protection
equipment. Must be able to access any area of the University to perform
inspections, laboratory hazards assessments, emergency response, etc.
Must be capable of carrying and using monitoring equipment in a variety
of workplace environments. Must be able to see color variations as
expressed with litmus paper and chemical reagent color changes.
Emergency Status Designation:
Critical Operations Personnel
Please apply to this position @ http://www.employment.harvard.edu/
requisition number 20547BR
Posted 3/3/10 to 4/30/10
