PLAN REVIEW EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST (50080126)

Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.

Job Role Summary

This position is responsible for examining and approving construction plans, renovation plans and equipment specifications or design for new or existing retail food establishments within Marion County. Conducts plan review, preliminary inspections and final inspections. Approves licensing for retail food establishments that meet minimum requirements.

• Reviews floor plans, equipment specifications and menus to prepare plan review statements for new or remodeled food establishments and shared kitchen users.
• Conducts inspections of new or remodeled food establishments to finalize approval for their operation. Prioritizes workload and delegates work to other staff as necessary. Provides guidance and assistance to other staff in licensing inspections and equipment approvals.
• Provides clear and accurate technical reports of inspection outcomes, determines corrective actions, and discusses findings with food establishment representative.
• Ensures compliance and performs follow-up inspections and initiates enforcement steps when necessary, including : issuing civil penalties, license suspensions or filing for court. Staff may be required to appear in court to provide testimony.
• Provides information and consultation to retail food establishment owners, operators, equipment manufacturers or installers related to the licensing requirements and standards for food service and food sales operations in Marion County. Provides food safety education and supporting materials to food establishment's owners, management and staff. Updates retail food establishment equipment licensing processes and application as needed.
• Provides technical assistance to staff and industry on food service equipment and emerging food preparation trends. Acts as a departmental subject matter expert for retail food equipment and licensing.
• Develops and updates written policies and procedures for retail food establishment licensing and equipment approval.
• Collaborates with and shares data and licensing information with state and local government or regulatory officials.

Associated Job Duties

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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