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Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$33,662.88 - $50,495.28 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture
Location
111 Corporate Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
Description
We would love to have you join our team at the Kentucky Department of Agriculture! Our department provides services and programs across the Commonwealth which benefit every Kentuckian each day.
This position is in the Office of Agricultural Marketing, Organic Section.
The Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I job duties will include:
We are looking forward to talking with you about this opportunity to serve this industry and ensuring the success of producers all over our great state.
This position is in the Office of Agricultural Marketing, Organic Section.
The Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I job duties will include:
- Conduct first and final reviews of applicants, which will require training in the National Organic Program standards.
- Conduct inspections of operations certified to the National Organic Program.
- Interpret organics standards and clarify departmental policies and procedures to public and departmental employees.
- Maintains the Kentucky Organic Producers database and program.
- Correspond with the National Organics Program to facilitate Kentucky's cost-share program when applicable.
- Participate in training sessions and professional development activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Good written and verbal communication
- Ability to work and complete tasks independently
- Have some organic knowledge
We are looking forward to talking with you about this opportunity to serve this industry and ensuring the success of producers all over our great state.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in agriculture, inspection, quality control, regulatory, chemical application or application or inspection of pesticides or restricted chemicals, or a related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Typical working conditions will require travel to such places as stockyards, farms, businesses, and amusement parks. Has close contact with livestock animals in such areas as stockyards, barns and/or barnyards.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jamie White at jamie.white@ky.gov or 502-782-0290.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
