Working knowledge of quality control, critical control points, and processing parameters to carry out fishery products sampling plans. Works independently on familiar types of assignments. Seeks confirmation for proposed actions. Reports submitted and records kept are reviewed closely for accuracy and completeness, and adherence to procedures and policies. Written and oral instructions, policies, standards, specifications and prescribed techniques.
Judgment is used in applying guidelines to a broader spectrum of fish products processing.
Product forms and characteristics are more varied than at the entry level as are processing equipment and operations. Lot inspections have more variables than at the entry level. The work involves conducting inspection assignments to assure establishments are in compliance with applicable standards. Contacts are with plant and establishment owners and managers, with state and Federal officials, with lower-graded Officers and Inspectors, and at times, with the general public. Contacts are to inform as to findings, notify of problems andsuggest remedies, and to explain inspection procedures as requested.