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3/31/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-01851

Agricultural Marketing Supervisor

Salary

$49,282.32 - $73,924.56 Annually

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Agriculture

Location

111 Corporate Drive
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 Agricultural Marketing Supervisor is in our Office of Agricultural Marketing, Industrial Hemp Section and will have the following duties:

• Plans, coordinates, assigns and supervises activities related to the Hemp Licensing Program on a statewide basis to include applications, reports, inspections, testing, compliance, general questions, and participant liaison to ensure quality and availability of agricultural products.
• Supervises employees in their work related to Hemp Licensing, reviews/approves leave requests and timesheets and conducts performance evaluations.
• Conducts educational workshops and public speaking events regarding the hemp program.
• Attends workshops and meetings statewide and nationally concerning hemp.
• Represents the department at all hemp events, meetings, and responds to hemp inquiries.
• Serves as the liaison between the department and the USDA Domestic Hemp Production Program and law enforcement officials. Coordinates and supervises all program-reporting to the USDA and law enforcement.
• Assists the Commissioner's Office with policy development, USDA state plan revisions and communication with hemp industry stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

We offer a complete benefit package including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, paid holidays, annual/sick leave accruals and an optional deferred compensation plan.
We are looking forward to talking with you about this great opportunity!

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Travel may be required.

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