Agriculture Compliance Specialist – Retail Food Safety

About the role

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is seeking an Agriculture Compliance Specialist to join its Retail Food Program. You will conduct unannounced inspections of licensed retail food establishments to ensure compliance with state health and sanitation regulations and protect the safety of Georgia’s food supply.

Key responsibilities

• Perform random, on‑site inspections of grocery stores, bakeries, seafood operations, mobile meat trucks, and other retail food outlets.
• Collect food, water, and environmental samples for laboratory analysis and transport them within required timeframes.
• Verify the accuracy of scales, refrigeration equipment, product packaging, and labeling.
• Observe employee practices, equipment cleaning procedures, and the handling of insecticides and sanitizing chemicals.
• Document findings, issue compliance reports, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Attend training sessions, meetings, and conferences to stay current on policies and regulations.

Required profile

• Must reside in or be willing to relocate to Richmond, Burke, Screven, Jenkins, or Emanuel counties.
• Ability to complete the Retail Standardization certification.
• Strong knowledge of state health and sanitation laws applicable to retail food establishments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary of $48,000 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed for all career stages.
• Opportunity to impact public health and support Georgia’s agricultural community.