Produce Safety Review Specialist

Are you passionate about safe produce in California? The California Department of Agriculture (CDFA) Produce Safety Program is hiring a Review Specialist to review inspection reports and advance present and future environmental issues relating to food safety. Are you skilled in training and communication? Knowledgeable on food safety issues? PSP is hiring those up to the challenge.

Apply Today on calcareers: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=502001

Under general direction of the Senior Environmental Scientist (SES) (Supervisory), the Senior Environmental Scientist (SES) (Specialist) will serve as PSP review specialist to review inspection reports and findings, including environmental assessments to ensure adherence to FSMA requirements. The incumbent will perform work concerning present and future environmental issues relating to food safety; conduct field inspections; make presentations at meetings and workshops; meet with individuals from industry to ensure adherence to FSMA and CDFA laws and regulations in regard to environmental requirements and efficacy data; participate in field investigations as a subject expert; and consult with other state departments and programs on issues related to food safety assessments regarding agricultural production systems.

Applications are ONLY accepted through calcareers.ca.gov

See full job description and details for applying on CALHR’s website at the link below:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=502001

JC 502001

Final Filing date 1/29/26

Pay: $7,820.00 - $10,732.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95833