00109235 - CHIEF, FOOD AND DRUG SECTION
Plan, organize, and direct a major Food and Drug Branch program, such as the Drug and Consumer Product Safety Section, Medical Device Safety and Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement Section, and Food Safety Section; direct a multidisciplinary staff in all activities for the program including: (1) development, review, and analysis of complex scientific research studies; and (2) uniform education, consultation, inspection, investigation, enforcement, and administration of laws pertaining to the safety of consumer products. Activities include determining the design and scope of industry education efforts and whether: (1) particular production, control, distribution, labeling, advertising or other practices, and industry claims of safety are scientifically valid; (2) complaints received warrant an investigation and the degree and timing of the investigation; (3) violations are occurring and if so the nature and health consequences of the violations; (4) to take or seek corrective actions against violators and unsafe products and the nature and severity of the actions;
(5) industry-proposed corrective actions are or would be effective; and (6) proposed changes to State and Federal laws would impact the public, industry, or the Department and the appropriate response to any changes or impact. Incumbents assure that these activities are conducted in a manner that is timely, effective, reasonable, and uniform statewide. Incumbents seek and analyze relevant available scientific, technological, medical, and other information from sources within and outside the organization (e.g., the Federal Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control) and integrate this information into their decision- making. If relevant information is not available, incumbents arrange for the development of studies necessary to generate the information. Incumbents act as spokespersons for the major program; manage relevant legislation and regulations; respond to requests from the public, press, Legislature, industry, health professionals, and others for information about the major program; and clearly and effectively communicate the major program's positions, decisions, and other actions. Activities include interpreting the provisions of applicable Federal and State statutes and regulations; coordination with Federal, State, and local law enforcement and health protection agencies; and liaison with manufacturers, transporters, advertisers, sellers, and others in connection with the statutes and regulations administered by a Food and Drug Section. Incumbents perform administrative duties and supervise and evaluate staff performance; receive or make appropriate recommendations for action; recommend new legislation or budget proposals to enhance or improve a major program's operations; develop appropriate budgetary documents; adhere to budgetary constraints; prepare or supervise the preparation of various reports by which evaluation of a major program's progress and accomplishments can be made; receive appropriate peace officer training consistent with function and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification requirements; perform arrests and searches; testify in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings. Incumbents participate in meetings with technical, governmental, scientific, legislative, industry, and consumer groups and may represent the Department at such meetings; assist the Chief, Food and Drug Branch, in the development of a major program's plans; and prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
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