What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I position at Kentucky Personnel Cabinet?

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7/18/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$35,712.48 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

Location Varies

Description

Work will be primary be performed in the following counties: Boyle, Garrard, Madison Jackson, Rockcastle, Lincoln, Laurel, Pulaski, Casey, Wayne, McCreary, Russell and Clinton be may have to assist in other areas statewide.

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. We have a deep sense of pride knowing that we are keeping our friends, family and neighbors safe and protecting their interests within the industries we regulate.

This position is located in the Office for Consumer and Environmental Protection, Division of Environmental Services.

The Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I job duties will include:

Learns to perform basic inspections consisting of weed identification for the nuisance weed program using criteria set by the Division of Environmental Services per state and federal regulations. Performs spraying services for the Noxious Weed Spraying Program using a commercial sprayer and spraying approved chemicals on areas deemed to contain harmful weeds in order to eradicate them.
Learns to perform basic inspections for black fly and mosquito populations for Department of Agriculture pest abatement programs by identifying areas with large numbers and using fogger in those areas to diminish them.
Assists agribusinesses with chemical container collection and recycling in relation to state and federal requirements administered by the Department of Agriculture. Collect unwanted chemical containers from businesses who have agreed to host a collection site and send to the proper recycling center approved through the Department.
Completes operational reports for the pest programs administered by the Department. Maintains spraying equipment and vehicle in good working order.

This position requires: good communication skills, working knowledge of general computer skills, ability to work and complete tasks independently, possess a valid driver’s license and may require overnight stays.

We offer a complete benefits package including health insurance, retirement, life insurance, paid holidays and accrual of sick or annual days each month and an optional deferred compensation plan.

We look forward to speaking with you about this important opportunity!

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 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 Billy Walker at billy.walker@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Salary : $35,712

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