Advertisement Closes12/27/2024 (7:00 PM EST)24-07800Agricultural Regulatory Specialist IPay Grade12Salary$34,673.04 - $52,010.40 Annually Employment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WKClick here for more details on state employment.Hiring AgencyGeneral Government Cabinet | Department of AgricultureLocationLocation VariesLocation varies: This position works in the Western Part of Kentucky. Work Counties include: Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Graves, Livingston, Marshall, Calloway, Crittenden, Caldwell, Trigg and Lyon.DescriptionCome work with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) where we continue to make Kentucky Proud!This position is located in the Office of Consumer and Environmental Protection, Divison of EnvrionmentalServices, Pesticides Licensing and Compliance Branch, Field Inspection Section 2.The Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I job duties will include:
- Learns to and conducts basic state level inspections of equipment and premises for usage, storage, display and disposal of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and other restricted chemicals in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
- With direction, assists with the investigation of complaints and regulation violations concerning the usage and application of restricted pesticides and other chemicals. Reports violations to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Assists with the administration of competency examinations for commercial pesticide application licenses or authorization to purchase and use restricted chemicals.
- Performs various public education functions at meetings, fairs and shows.
- Prepares and completes all required forms and reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The Department of Agriculture is proud to serve all Kentuckians each day with the many services and programswe provide. We would love to have you on our team!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.Working ConditionsTypical 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 PeriodThis 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 Carla Hart ...@ky.gov or 270-###-####.An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D