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4/4/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

24-01930

Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I

Salary

$33,662.88 - $50,495.28 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 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.

Preferred Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to work and complete tasks independently
• Have some organic knowledge

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 opportunity to serve this industry and ensuring the success of producers all over our great state.

Minimum Requirements

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