Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky
US - Kentucky - Frankfort
January 7, 2025

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Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I

Pay Grade12

Salary

$34,673.04 - $52,010.40 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

111 Corporate Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Come work with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) where we continue to make Kentucky Proud!

The Department of Agriculture, Office of Agricultural Marketing, Plant Division, Producer Services Branch, Organic Section is looking for a Agricultural Regulatory Specialist I. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Under direct supervision, learns to conduct reviews of applicants' Organic System Plans to gainspecific knowledge and training in the National Organic Program standards and regulations.
Requests additional information from the applicants in relation to their Organic Plans asneeded.
Processes applications and collects and maintains application fees.
Under direct supervision, learns to conduct basic Organic inspections in accordance with 7 CFRpart 205 Federal Regulation which outlines the requirements for Organic certification.
Assists Organic Section with administrative work, including implementing and maintaining theKentucky Organic Producers database and program.
Interprets organic standards as outlined in 7 CFR part 205 Federal Regulation to the public and departmental employees.
Supports management within the Office of Agricultural Marketing as needed i.e. working at theState Fair, performing basic Hemp inspections and assisting with the Specialty Crop BlockProgram.
Interprets departmental policy to the public and departmental employees.
Under direct supervision, learns to orchestrate the federal organic cost share programadministered by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, including correspondence with theUnited States Department of Agriculture and clients.
Acts as a liaison to the National Organics Program to facilitate Kentucky's cost share program as needed.
Other Duties as Assigned.

Skills and Expectations include, but are not limited to:

Good communication skills.
Ability to work and complete tasks independently.
Some organic knowledge is peferred.

KDA programs impact all Kentuckians in some way each and every day. We take pride and satisfaction in carryingout the many programs offered by the Department! Selected candidate will work to build customer relationshipsand provide excellent customer service.

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 Doris Hamilton at *** or ***.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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