What are the responsibilities and job description for the Helper position at State of Louisiana?
About This Job
Job #ACS-50696751-7.6.26-TW
This position is located within the office of Agro Consumer Services (ACS), Richland Parish.
Are you ready to work with the Agricultural Commodities Commission? Join a team where your dedication and ability to work independently will support the execution of vital inspections. Under the guidance of Agriculture Specialists and senior employees, you'll play key role in maintaining high agricultural standards and ensuring quality compliance.
If you're committed, detail-oriented, and eager to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you-apply now!
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
Functional Requirements:
Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Location: This position is located within the office of Agro Consumer Services (ACS), Richland Parish.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact:
Tiffany Waddell - HR Analyst
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
To ensure compliance with the LDAF Nepotism Policy, do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with the LDAF? An immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law, and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece, and nephew.
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by the LDAF. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Are you currently a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry serving with permanent status?
Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
The incumbent of this position may drive a state-owned vehicle during working hours. Office of Risk Management prohibits drivers with three or more moving violations in a one-year period from operating a state-owned vehicle. Based on this information, will you be able to operate a state-owned vehicle?
Job #ACS-50696751-7.6.26-TW
This position is located within the office of Agro Consumer Services (ACS), Richland Parish.
Are you ready to work with the Agricultural Commodities Commission? Join a team where your dedication and ability to work independently will support the execution of vital inspections. Under the guidance of Agriculture Specialists and senior employees, you'll play key role in maintaining high agricultural standards and ensuring quality compliance.
If you're committed, detail-oriented, and eager to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you-apply now!
- This position requires a Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) certification for testing aflatoxin. Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training is required.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
- Testing for aflatoxin levels in corn or observing elevator personnel in the testing of aflatoxin.
- Take the required samples of agricultural commodities from barges and railcars. Samples may be taken by hand which requires the use of a probe or monitor the automatic sampler.
- Assist with the disposal of samples after all required tests and holding period is complete.
- Perform a visual inspection of barges and railcars before commodities are loaded and ensure all noted irregularities are corrected.
Functional Requirements:
- FGIS Aflatoxin Certification
- Moderate light lifting, 30 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Walking and standing (8 hours)
- Climbing stairs and occasionally ladders
- Reaching above shoulders and carrying specialized equipment needed to perform duties
- Drive a vehicle to perform inspections
- Climbing on and off transport
- Working indoors and outdoors
- Excessive heat and humidity
- Slippery and uneven walking surfaces
- Occasionally working in moderately cold temperatures for short periods of time
- Exposed to grain dust, bad odors from farm animals, chemicals, fertilizers and other agricultural materials
- Required to wear appropriate safety protection
Appointment Type: Full-time, Probational
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Location: This position is located within the office of Agro Consumer Services (ACS), Richland Parish.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
For Further Information About This Vacancy, Contact:
Tiffany Waddell - HR Analyst
Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry
5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
To ensure compliance with the LDAF Nepotism Policy, do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with the LDAF? An immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law, and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, niece, and nephew.
- Yes
- No
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by the LDAF. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.
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Are you currently a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry serving with permanent status?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
- Yes
- No
The incumbent of this position may drive a state-owned vehicle during working hours. Office of Risk Management prohibits drivers with three or more moving violations in a one-year period from operating a state-owned vehicle. Based on this information, will you be able to operate a state-owned vehicle?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question