Dairy Compliance Specialist 1, 2, or 3

Augusta, Georgia Government

. Conduct sanitation and compliance inspections of assigned dairy farms, plants, and other regulated establishments .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJunior💰 $47,188 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting sanitation and compliance inspections in the dairy industry, with a strong understanding of state and federal regulations, including the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance. Proficient in record-keeping, sample collection, and advising on health and food sanitation practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In AgronomyConducting InspectionsKnowledge Of Food Sanitation RegulationsRegistered Sanitarian CertificationRecord-Keeping Skills

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Hard Skills

Sanitation InspectionsCompliance InvestigationsSample CollectionEnvironmental Swab CollectionData AnalysisPolicy InterpretationGMP RequirementsDocumentation ReviewCorrective Action ImplementationLicense Application Processing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAdvisory SkillsAttention To DetailProblem-Solving Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered SanitarianEnvironmental Health Specialist

Industry Keywords

Dairy IndustryPasteurized Milk OrdinanceCode Of Federal RegulationsAgriculture ComplianceHealth RegulationsFood SafetyEnvironmental RegulationsInspection ProtocolsState And Federal LawsGlycol Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct sanitation and compliance inspections of assigned dairy farms, plants, and other regulated establishments
Enforce state and federal laws, rules, regulations, the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, and the Code of Federal Regulations
Collect and review samples, sanitation practices, records, product labels, environmental swabs, raw milk, glycol, and water
Observe employees for adherence to health, food sanitation, and GMP requirements
Advise dairy firm managers and personnel on health and food sanitation regulations
Notify supervisors of imminent hazards, violations, minimum-standard failures, and significant changes
Review plans and specifications for new or renovated food establishments and consult with owners or builders
Submit license applications, documents, fees, agency forms, federal forms, FDA contracts, mileage reports, and expense reports
Brief responsible dairy personnel on inspection findings and corrective actions
Issue stop-sale orders or witness voluntary destruction of adulterated, contaminated, or misbranded food
Maintain State-issued equipment and enforcement ratings
Examine plant records for compliance with specialized training and documentation requirements
Distribute samples to laboratories, ensure sample integrity, and complete collection reports
Conduct follow-up inspections, re-sampling, and corrective actions after laboratory analyses
Supervise environmental-swab collection when applicable
Attend meetings, conferences, and training courses and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Animal Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related area from an accredited college or university, or certification as a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist, depending on level
Agriculture Compliance Specialist 2: one year of experience conducting inspections and investigations for compliance, or one year at the Agriculture Compliance Specialist 1 level or equivalent
Agriculture Compliance Specialist 3: two years of experience conducting inspections and investigations for compliance, or one year at the Agriculture Compliance Specialist 2 level or equivalent
Ability to complete advanced training in specialized processing operations
High degree of organization and record-keeping skills
Knowledge of current policies, laws, regulations, and developments in the field
Ability to read, interpret, communicate, and apply policy directives
Ability to complete agency, State, and Federal forms and electronic database records
Ability to meet physical demands including constant standing/walking, climbing stairs, water exposure, temperature variation, and long travel days
Applicants qualifying based on college credit must submit a college transcript
Satisfactory employment verification, background, criminal records investigation, and motor vehicle reports required for hiring

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust benefits package
State-issued equipment
Training sessions, meetings, conferences, and training courses
Equal employment opportunity protections
Reasonable accommodation during the application and screening process