Food Regulatory Specialist II

State of North Carolina

. Conduct inspections related to the manufacture, transport, storage, and sale of food .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41,206 - $58,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety regulations, inspection processes, and effective communication skills. Capable of enforcing compliance with food labeling laws and maintaining sanitary conditions in food facilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Food Regulatory ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Biology, Food Science, or Related FieldKnowledge of Food Safety Laws and RegulationsEffective Communication SkillsAbility to Lift Up to 50 Pounds

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Hard Skills

Food InspectionFood Safety EnforcementFood Label VerificationFood Sanitation PrinciplesFood Production Techniques

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid North Carolina Driver License

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingFood StorageFood DistributionFood SaleFDA Contract Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct inspections related to the manufacture, transport, storage, and sale of food
Enforce food safety and labeling laws and regulations
Ensure food manufacturing, storage, and transportation facilities are adequate for a safe, sanitary food supply
Verify proper food label statements and consumer identification
Travel overnight throughout North Carolina as needed, especially during initial training
Perform occasional after-hours work during emergencies
Potentially perform contract work with the Food & Drug Administration after commissioning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with a major in biology, food science, home economics or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of food regulatory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Must possess or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid North Carolina driver license
General knowledge of State and federal laws and regulations pertaining to the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of foods
General knowledge of techniques and equipment used in food production, processing, storing, and sale, and principles of food sanitation
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Must reside within a territory county, reside in North Carolina within 20 miles or 30 minutes of a territory county, or relocate at own expense to a territory county within four months of employment
Selected applicant may undergo a background check to be commissioned as an Officer with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services for FDA contract work

Benefits

Comp & perks

State employee benefits
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities, pregnancy-related limitations, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices
Veteran's/National Guard preference