Khali Jones

Experience

1. Frontline Supervisor

   USDA-FSIS

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Frontline Supervisor for the Arecibo Circuit (Puerto Rico) Duties include: Participate with the District Manager and Deputy District Managers in the formulation of operational policies, procedures and programs including long-range goals and priorities for program activities within the assigned area. On an on-going basis, determine the adequacy and accessibility of resources and information to enable subordinates to function together as part of a cohesive food safety team. Adjust work activities and schedules based on changing priorities. Oversee and coordinate review, implementation, and ongoing assessment of inspection and enforcement activities at meat, poultry, and egg products establishments in a defined geographic area. Identify public health or food safety issues, and direct activities of front line personnel to conduct inquiries or assessments, document findings, and take or recommend appropriate action. Supervise and coordinate the work activities of 18 individuals of FSIS Consumer Safety Inspectors and Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officers in the Arecibo circuit. Manage the workforce, conduct performance reviews, develop and mentor your team members, and address employee and labor relations issues. Provide leadership to employees relative to long and short-term tasks, duties and responsibilities. Utilize Agency information systems, reports, and analytical tools to oversee plants compliance with HACCP and other regulatory requirements, and to ensure that inspection resources are appropriately focused on food safety priorities. Ensure proper implementation and maintenance of Agency sampling initiatives within your assigned area of responsibility. Review and render decisions on plant management appeals of in-plant level decisions and actions.

Education

• Tuskegee University

  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine

  2016 — 2019

• The Ohio State University

  Master of Public Health - MPH, Veterinary Public Health

  2021 — 2024

• Tuskegee University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences

  2009 — 2015

• Tuskegee University

  Master of Science (MS), Animal Sciences

  2013 — 2015