Direct and supervise a statewide inspection operation and workforce.  Develop meat and poultry inspection program, policies, procedures that comply with Federal and State laws and regulation.  Ensure meat & poultry products processed under State inspection are safe, wholesome, and accurately labeled.  Other duties as assigned.

35% - Essential - Inspection Program Personnel Management:
Directs inspection personnel in implementing a complex, continuously evolving inspection program performing antemortem and postmortem examinations of food animals, preoperational and operational sanitary inspections, and reviews of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems to prevent adulterated products from entering the food chain for human consumption. Direct and indirect supervision of inspection and compliance personnel.
30% - Essential - Inspection Program Management: 
Develops policies, rules, and procedures applicable to enforcement of meat and poultry inspection laws and regulations.  Lead role in areas of inspection program management. Directs, monitors and conducts a preoperational and operational sanitation inspection program and HACCP system to ensure that food products are safe, wholesome, and properly labeled.
20% - Essential - Product Testing Management: 
Monitors product testing required by the pathogen reduction programs.  Manages the Public Health Information System (PHIS) to ensure an accurate and timely database. Interprets reports from PHIS. Directs and conducts antemortem and postmortem examinations of food animals, preoperational and operational sanitary inspections, and reviews of HACCP systems.
10% - Essential - Training and Professional Development:
Prepare training programs for inspection staff in all areas of inspection.  Attends meetings and conferences to stay abreast of developments in veterinary pathology, public health, and related administrative procedures. Maintains professional state licensure, USDA accreditation, and FADD accreditation.
5% - Essential - State Emergency Response Team:
Trained as a Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostician (FADD). Assists in Clemson University Livestock Poultry Health (CULPH) emergency response activities and responsibilities, including foreign animal disease investigations.  May participate in CULPH State Emergency Response Team trainings, meetings, drills, exercises, and activities as assigned.