Collects food samples, water samples, and/or environmental swabs for laboratory analysis; Transports samples to laboratories for analysis within the prescribed methods and timeframe; Maintains a working knowledge of current policies, laws, regulations and guidance documents; Attends training sessions, meetings and conferences; Verifies accuracy of scales; Checks refrigeration equipment for proper operation; Checks for proper product packaging and labeling; Observes food facility and employees; Ensures proper equipment cleaning procedures and proper handling of insecticides and sanitizing chemicals; Investigates food for wholesomeness after disasters including fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, and/or transportation accidents; Plans, organizes, and manages assigned territory, training, and program activities; Reports compliance findings through appropriate chain; Serves as a technical expert within program of assignment; Maintains working relationship with food industry and related entities, including federal, state, and local agencies; Prepares and completes agency, state, and federal forms as required; Performs USDA Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) contract work as directed; Maintains all State-issued equipment properly; Other duties as assigned. Regulated firms include grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, seafood operations, salvage food operations, mobile meat trucks, and rolling stores to ensure Good Retail Practices (GRP's) are being followed, and the wholesomeness of food is maintained.