Our client is currently seeking a highly motivated Food Safety Design Specialist to support design reviews and new construction inspections at JFK International Airport. The ideal candidate will have experience reviewing architectural drawings of new food establishments and conducting pre-operational health inspections for newly constructed establishments. The Food Safety Design Specialist will report directly to the Food Safety Supervisor and will play a key role in ensuring the workplace meets all occupational health and safety legal expectations and in enabling the safe movement of customers, partners, employees, and stakeholders every day.
Responsibilities
Review architectural drawings of new food establishments and writing, documenting, and delivering comments based on code requirements within the required timeframe.
Complete Final Health Construction for newly constructed food establishments, complete the required inspection reports within the required timeframe, and provide follow-up as necessary
Coordinate with other project and facility staff to ensure timely design reviews and inspections
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public, environmental, occupational health or a health-related field, or architecture/engineering field from an accredited college or university
Minimum 2-3 years' experience (3+ preferred) with architectural drawings of new food establishments and conducting pre-operational health inspections for newly constructed establishments
Must possess a valid driver's license
The successful candidate will be subject to a comprehensive background check and must pass a fingerprint-based 10-year criminal history record to obtain an airport Security Identification Display (SIDA) credential; must be able to maintain SIDA credentials throughout employment in this position
Preferred Qualifications
NYS FSIO-I or FSIO-II Certification or NJ Licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Sanitarian or Health Inspector Licenses or equivalent
Experience in conducting design review of demolition plans; architectural plans; diagramming specifications for electrical, mechanical ventilation and plumbing systems, Kitchen/Food Service drawings, and specifications for review and approval
Experience with food safety and public health
Familiarity with NYC, NY State, & NJ State public health regulations
Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive pre-operational inspections and documenting findings of the inspections in written reports for newly constructed establishments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with internal staff at all levels and external officials from Public Health Agencies
Ability to interpret analytical results and develop appropriate recommendations
Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and project management
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, multitask and work independently
Proficiency in eBuilder, MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint