MOS 68R
Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist
Duty Descriptions

See also: Air Force Veterinary Food Inspection Duty Descriptions

NCOIC
Serves as the NCOIC of the Naval Station Great Lakes Installation Support Plan (ISP) section; mentors three Food Inspectors; responsible for the quality assurance and safety of more than $50 million worth of subsistence annually; inputs training into Digital Training management System (DTMS) for 17 Soldiers; processes S1 and S3 documents to higher headquarters for incoming and outgoing Soldiers for 21 Soldiers; coordinates quarterly sampling for Destination Monitoring Program (DMP); manages the hazardous food recall program for three installations; inputs, reviews, and approves ISP inspection reports; ensures compliance with DOD safety policies.


Food Inspection Specialist
Conducts food and sanitation inspections for three installations including food safety surveillance, food vulnerability assessments, and water quality analysis; records and documents findings and follows up to ensure compliance; inspects red meats, poultry, water, foods, eggs, dairy products, and fresh fruit and vegetables; evaluates packaging, packing, and marking requirements; identifies unsanitary conditions in food storage facilities and commissary stores; operates and maintains inspection equipment; reports suspected fraud; assists in food borne illness investigations.




MOS 68R - Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist

Major Duties. The veterinary food inspection specialist supervises the inspection of, or inspects meat, poultry, waterfoods, eggs, dairy products, operational rations, fresh fruits and vegetables in depots, supply points, and on military installations to assure a safe, high quality food supply for DoD personnel in all environments with emphasis on the field wartime environment. Duties for MOS 68R at each level of skill are:

MOSC 68R10. Inspects food products designated for human consumption on receipt and in storage; selects food samples using statistical sampling methods; makes sensory evaluations; determines and records temperatures of products and food in storage areas using the Installation Food Vulnerability Assessment System to ensure quality control; evaluates packaging, packing and marking requirements in accordance with DoD standards and contractual documents; classifies defects; determines quality of product; advises supervisor and prepares subsistence inspection reports for input into the Installation Food Vulnerability Assessment System; collects, prepares and transmits samples to laboratory for testing; identifies unsanitary conditions in food storage facilities and commissary stores; operates and maintains inspection equipment; packs, unpacks, loads, unloads and assists in setting up veterinary unit equipment; performs duties in accordance with approved standards of conduct and reports suspected fraud.

MOSC 68R20. Performs duties shown in preceding level of skill and provides technical guidance to junior personnel; develops statistical sampling procedure; collects, prepares, and transmits samples to laboratory for testing; reviews laboratory test results and compares to product requirements; records contractual deficiencies and initiates recommendations for corrective actions; conducts subsistence quality assurance inspections in food handling establishments; evaluates and recommends corrective actions for unsanitary conditions; prepares and maintains food defense vulnerability assessments, quality history records, and product verification records and distributes as required using the Food Defense database system; performs pest management; monitors packaged water supplies and field sanitation procedures; conducts sanitary inspections in military and commercial facilities; maintains MTOE and TDA organizational equipment.

MOSC 68R30. Performs duties of and supervises the functions of preceding skill levels; develops and directs procurement quality assurance activities in contractor establishments; supervises small food inspection or combined veterinary service unit; supervises the food inspection equipment maintenance program; prepares and conducts technical training; monitors subordinate personnel performance; performs counseling and prepares evaluation reports; assists veterinarian in control of zoonotic diseases and other animal diseases of military concern and significance; reviews, consolidates and analyzes food defense inspection/assessment reports; submits and/or briefs report content as required using the Food Defense database system; conducts sanitary inspections in military and commercial facilities; conducts NBC surveys and decontaminates subsistence supplies; serves as the subject matter expert and team leader for the food protection quality assurance program.

MOSC 68R40. Supervise medium sized or combined veterinary service unit. Coordinates transportation, administration, and logistical support of food inspectors and animal care specialists assigned to local activities and at remote sites; develops, evaluates, and directs individual and collective training programs; reviews, analyzes, consolidates and prepares food defense inspection/assessment technical reports as required using the Food Defense database system; reviews and updates publications; prepares and reviews correspondence; serves as advisor to veterinary officer in developing food product quality assurance programs; supports a variety of administrative programs related to ancillary duties associated with installation and MSC operations.

MOSC 68R50. Supervises large combined veterinary service units or serves on veterinary staff; coordinates veterinary service activities with all elements of Department of Defense organizations, veterinary staff elements, and subordinate organizations; participates in command review of subordinate unit activities; evaluates training programs and provides recommendations for improvement; develops budgets, training schedules, and authorization documents; assists commander in strategic planning, risk management procedures, tactical communication plans, and advises commander on all issues involving enlisted soldiers.


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